Website Proposal

Thomson Bilt

Sheds, Garages & Steel Buildings — Mount Gambier

Prepared for Leon Thomson & Julia Holdman
by Sam Witmitz

April 2026

0472 516 791 · switmitz2@gmail.com

The Opportunity

Thomson Bilt builds some of the best sheds and steel structures on the Limestone Coast. But your current website doesn't tell that story. When a potential customer Googles "shed builder Mount Gambier", they find outdated information that doesn't reflect a decade of quality work.

Here's what a professional website does for Thomson Bilt:

Pre-qualifies enquiries

A structured quote form captures building type, size, and budget BEFORE you pick up the phone. You see "commercial, 12×18m, $50K budget, has council approval" and know exactly who to call first.

Answers repeat questions

Every FAQ answer is a phone call you don't have to take. "Do I need council approval?" "What about the slab?" "How long does it take?" — all handled.

Showcases your range

A filterable project gallery shows domestic sheds, commercial buildings, farm structures, and garage doors. Customers understand your capability before they call.

Positions you premium

A site that looks like Ranbuild or Fair Dinkum Builds tells customers you're a serious operation. Premium positioning justifies premium pricing.

Attracts quality staff

Good tradies check your website before applying. A professional presence attracts better candidates.

What We'll Build

13 pages designed to save you time and win better work:

  1. 1.
    Home

    Hero, service pillars, featured projects, testimonial, call-to-action.

  2. 2.
    Sheds & Garages

    Residential options, Fair Dinkum range, customisation, gallery, quote CTA.

  3. 3.
    Steel Buildings

    Commercial, industrial, farm. Custom design capability, project gallery.

  4. 4.
    Garage Doors

    B&D product range, installation and repair services.

  5. 5.
    Projects Gallery

    Filterable by category (Domestic / Commercial / Farm / Doors). 12-15 projects with photos, location, building type, size. Editable via CMS — add new projects as you complete them.

  6. 6.
    About

    The Thomson Bilt story — Leon and Julia's journey, business history, what sets you apart, accreditations.

  7. 7.
    FAQ

    10-15 questions answered in detail. Every answer here is a phone call you don't take. Ends with a soft CTA: "Every project is different — get in touch for an accurate quote."

  8. 8.
    Get a Quote

    Structured form: building type, size, council status, slab requirements, budget range, referral source. You glance at a submission and instantly know who's serious.

  9. 9.
    Blog

    5 SEO posts: "Shed Cost Guide 2026", "Council Approval in SA", "Farm vs Residential", "Choosing a Garage Door", "5 Things Before Building". Each one ranks on Google AND answers a question you get asked constantly.

  10. 10.
    Contact

    Phone, email, Google Maps, quick contact form.

  11. 11.
    Privacy Policy

    Australian-compliant.

  12. 12.
    Terms of Service
  13. 13.
    404

    Branded error page.

Features & Technology

Smart Quote Form

Captures building type, size, council status, budget before you call back. No more 10-minute phone calls just to find out what someone wants.

Content Management

Add projects to your gallery, edit FAQ answers, publish blog posts. Simple admin panel, no coding.

SEO & Local Search

Schema markup (LocalBusiness, Product, FAQ, Blog), targeting "sheds Mount Gambier", "shed builder Mount Gambier". Your blog posts rank for the exact questions customers Google.

Mobile-First

Tradespeople and homeowners browse on their phones. Your site will be fast and easy to use on any device.

Performance

Lighthouse target: 95+ on all metrics. Loads in under 2 seconds.

Hosting & Security

Cloudflare Pages: fast, secure, free SSL.

Accreditation Showcase

Fair Dinkum Sheds, B&D Doors, BlueScope Steel credentials prominently displayed. Builder's licence visible.

Automation-Ready

Built with hooks for future automation: auto-reply to enquiries, review collection, follow-up sequences.

Timeline

Week 1

Briefing & Content

Finalise concept, gather project photos (20-30 of your best builds), confirm FAQ answers, review blog topics.

Week 1-2

Build Core Pages

Home, service pages, gallery, quote form, contact.

Week 2-3

Content & SEO

FAQ, blog posts, structured data, CMS setup.

Week 3

Review

You review everything, I make adjustments.

Week 3

Launch

Go live, Google Search Console setup, existing site redirect.

Investment

Starter

$0 setup

$199/mo

12-month minimum

  • Single-page website
  • Basic SEO setup
  • Hosting & SSL
  • Monthly updates (up to 2)
  • Email support

Growth

$500 setup

$349/mo

12-month minimum

  • Multi-page site with gallery
  • CMS for projects and FAQ
  • SEO with local schema
  • Quote form
  • Hosting, updates & support
  • Monthly performance report
Recommended

Pro

$1,500 setup

$599/mo

12-month minimum

Everything in Growth, plus:

  • 5 SEO blog posts included
  • Filterable project gallery
  • Automation-ready quote form
  • Review management workflow (future)
  • Automated lead follow-up (future)
  • Quarterly strategy review
  • Priority support

All prices in AUD, excluding GST (10%). E.g. Pro: $599 + $59.90 GST = $658.90/mo. Setup: $1,500 + $150 GST = $1,650.

Future Automation

Once your site is live, I can add time-saving automation:

Instant Auto-Reply

Every enquiry gets a professional response within seconds, even at 9pm Saturday. You follow up when you're ready.

$399/mo add-on

Reputation Builder

Push your Google rating higher. Higher rating = customers trust you before they call = less convincing needed on the phone.

$499/mo add-on

Follow-Up Sequences

If you're too busy to call someone back today, the system follows up at 24 hours, 3 days, 7 days. No leads fall through the cracks.

Included in Auto-Reply

These are available whenever you're ready — no pressure. The website works perfectly on its own.

Next Steps

  1. 1

    Pick your preferred concept (A, B, or C)

  2. 2

    I'll schedule a 30-minute briefing to gather project photos and FAQ answers

  3. 3

    Site built and ready for review within 3 weeks

  4. 4

    You approve, I launch on thomsonbilt.com.au

  5. 5

    You get CMS access and a walkthrough

Ready to get started? Give me a call or let's have a yarn over coffee.

Sam Witmitz | 0472 516 791 | switmitz2@gmail.com

About Sam

I'm Sam, a web developer based in Mount Gambier. I build fast, professional websites for local businesses using modern technology that outperforms traditional agencies. Everything is handled in-house — design, development, hosting, and ongoing support — so you have one point of contact, not a committee.