Why So Many Perth Businesses Still Struggle With Bad Websites – And What To Do About It
Alright, let’s be real for a sec.
We work with a lot of local businesses in Perth, and one thing we keep seeing over and over again — bad websites. Not just old ones. We're talking slow, messy, hard-to-use websites that scare people off faster than a soggy meat pie.
And it’s not just the mum-and-dad shops, either. Even solid businesses in places like Osborne Park, Midland, and Joondalup have websites that look like they haven’t been touched since 2012.
So what’s going on? And more importantly — what can you do about it?
1. Websites Built Years Ago… and Never Touched Again
A lot of Perth small business owners got a website back in the day. Maybe a cousin built it. Maybe they got it cheap off Gumtree. And it kinda “did the job” at the time.
But now? It’s not responsive. It’s not mobile-friendly. Half the links don’t work. And it looks dodgy.
Here’s the thing: most people are browsing on their phones. If your website isn’t mobile-ready, you’re losing leads. Simple as that.
That’s why at Lead Tree Digital, we’re big on building responsive website design that actually works on every device — without costing an arm and a leg.
💡 Want to see what a mobile-friendly site should look like? Check out our website design services in Perth.
2. Slow Sites = Lost Sales
Speed matters. Especially if you’re running Facebook or Google ads and paying for traffic. If your website takes longer than 3 seconds to load, folks bounce. You’re basically paying money to not get customers.
We’ve seen tradies in Cannington run ads to a slow website and wonder why the phone’s not ringing. Once we switched them to one of our affordable website design Perth plans, enquiries shot up.
Speed isn’t a luxury anymore. It’s a must.
3. Google Hates Poor Structure
Ever Googled “plumber in Fremantle” or “electrician Joondalup” and noticed the same few businesses always show up? That’s not random.
Those sites are SEO-optimised — they’ve got location pages, proper headings, fast loading, and the right keywords in the right spots.
A lot of Perth businesses are stuck because their websites have:
One or two generic pages
No meta data
No proper page titles
No real local relevance
We fix that with SEO-friendly website design. Even a simple restructure can make a huge difference.
4. No Way to Capture Leads
You’d be surprised how many business websites have:
No contact forms
No “click to call” buttons
No live chat
No calendar to book in a quote
You’ve already done the hard work getting someone to your website… then what? They have to go find your number and type it in manually? Nah, that’s too much work.
We add smart contact forms that send enquiries straight to your phone. Want to take it further? We’ll even set up auto-replies, missed call text-back, and chatbots — yep, even for smaller businesses.
5. It Doesn’t Look Legit
Let’s not beat around the bush. A bad website makes your business look dodgy.
We’ve heard it time and time again from customers:
“I was about to call them, but their website felt off. So I moved on.”
It’s brutal, but it’s the truth. A clean, well-designed site shows that you care about your business and your customers. It doesn’t need to be fancy. Just solid, clear, and designed with your ideal customer in mind.
That’s what custom web design in Perth is all about. No cookie-cutter sites. We tailor it to your brand, your service, and your suburb.
How You Can Fix Your Website (Without Spending $5k)
We get it — no one wants to fork out thousands for a new website. That’s why we offer affordable website design Perth businesses can actually afford.
✅ Mobile-friendly
✅ SEO-ready
✅ Fast-loading
✅ Easy to update
✅ Built locally in Perth (no outsourcing)
We also back it with optional add-ons like:
Google review tools
Booking calendars
CRM integration
Live chat and AI support
Review auto-posting to socials
Plus, if you sign up for hosting, we’ll even build the thing for free. Yep. No catch. Just good, honest web design for Perth businesses.
Perth Suburbs We Work With (Yep, We’re Local)
We’ve helped local legends from:
Fremantle
Baldivis
Rockingham
Morley
Joondalup
Osborne Park
Canning Vale
Ellenbrook
Subiaco
Victoria Park
Whether you’re a hairdresser in Mount Lawley or a sparky in Wanneroo — we’ll get your website sorted, without the fluff.
Final Thoughts (No Buzzwords, Promise)
If your website feels old, slow, or just… meh — you’re not alone. But fixing it doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated.
We specialise in small business web design that actually works. Built fast, built right, built local.
Check out our Perth website design services to see how we can help you turn your online presence from blah to brilliant.
And if you're unsure where to start, just shoot us a message. We’re local, and we speak normal.