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Web development, SEO & paid ads agency in Melbourne
From Chapel Street retailers to Fitzroy cafés and training colleges, we build Melbourne businesses websites people enjoy using, rank them on Google and in AI answers, and run ads that fill tables, carts and classes.
Who can build an online store, do SEO and run ads for a Melbourne business?
SEO Creative Hunt builds websites and online stores, ranks them on Google and in AI answers, and runs Google, Instagram and Facebook ads for Melbourne businesses in retail, hospitality, the creative industries and education. One team handles all three, overlaps your afternoons, and sends a fixed, written quote after a free 30-minute call.
- Services
- Websites, online stores, SEO, ads
- Sectors
- Retail, hospitality, creative, education
- Coverage
- Greater Melbourne + Victoria
- Hours
- Afternoons, Melbourne time
- Pricing
- Fixed written quote
- Reporting
- Monthly report + live dashboard
What we do in Melbourne
Built to sell, found when it counts.
Melbourne customers discover you on Instagram, check Google Maps, then decide. We make sure your website, your rankings and your ads tell the same story at every step.
Web development in Melbourne
Shopify stores, booking sites and course websites designed with care, because Melbourne buyers notice. Product pages load fast, checkout is short, and bookings or enrolments land straight in your system.
- Shopify, WooCommerce or custom builds
- Booking, reservation and enrolment flows
- Fast product and gallery pages on mobile
- Accessible design that still looks the part
SEO for Melbourne businesses
Rank for the searches that bring people through your door, like “brunch Fitzroy” or “short courses Melbourne”, plus product SEO for online stores and visibility in AI answers.
- Google Business Profile and Maps by suburb
- Product and category SEO for online stores
- Content for course, event and menu searches
- GEO for ChatGPT, Gemini and AI Overviews
Google & Meta ads in Melbourne
Instagram and Facebook campaigns for launches, events and seasonal sales, alongside Google Shopping and Search for buyers ready to act. Every sale, booking or enrolment is tracked back to its ad.
- Meta and Instagram sales and lead campaigns
- Google Shopping, Search and Performance Max
- Seasonal and event campaign planning
- GA4 and server-side conversion tracking
Ask for a quote
Tell us what you’re launching. Get a fixed, written quote.
A café website and a large online store are very different jobs, so we don’t publish prices. Choose what fits and we’ll send a fixed, written quote after a free 30-minute call.
What shapes your quote
- Number of products, pages or courses
- Platform: Shopify, WooCommerce or custom
- Integrations: POS, bookings, enrolment or stock systems
- How many suburbs or cities you want to rank in
- Ad platforms and the monthly spend we manage
- Who shoots the product and venue photography
Working hours
Afternoons together, progress overnight.
We’re online from 14:00 Melbourne time, or 15:00 in daylight saving, and keep going into your evening. Send a change after the lunch rush and it moves on overnight.
Areas we serve
From Footscray to Clayton.
We work with retailers, restaurants and cafés, studios, venues and education providers across Melbourne, and help them rank in the suburbs and shopping strips where their customers browse, eat and study.
- Footscray
- Docklands
- Parkville
- Melbourne CBD
- Fitzroy
- Southbank
- Richmond
- South Yarra
- St Kilda
- Clayton
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Choosing a digital partner in Melbourne
How the usual options stack up for retail, hospitality and education businesses.
| What matters | SEO Creative Hunt | Typical Melbourne agency | Freelancer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online store, SEO and ads in one team | Yes | Often split | Rarely |
| Product and category SEO for online stores | Included | Sometimes | Varies |
| Instagram and Google ads planned together | Yes | Often separate | Rarely |
| Overlap with your working day | Afternoons, 3–4 hours | Full day | Varies |
| You own the store, domain and ad accounts | Always | Varies | Varies |
| Fixed, written quote before work | Always | Varies | Varies |
How much does a Shopify store cost in Melbourne?
It depends on your catalogue and integrations, so we quote each Melbourne store individually. The number of products, custom design, payment and shipping setup, and links to your POS or stock system all shape the price. You get a fixed, written quote after a free 30-minute call.
How do I get my café or restaurant found on Google Maps in Melbourne?
Complete your Google Business Profile, keep hours and menus current, and earn steady reviews. We set the right categories, add photos and menu links, and build suburb-specific content on your website so you appear when people search nearby.
Do Instagram ads work for Melbourne retail brands?
They often do for launches, new collections and events, when paired with a fast site and proper tracking. We run Meta and Instagram campaigns alongside Google Shopping, so you can see which channel actually drives sales rather than just likes.
Can you help a Melbourne training provider get more enrolments?
Yes. We build course pages and enquiry or enrolment flows, then run campaigns aimed at the students you want to reach. If you recruit internationally, we can target ads by country and track each enquiry through to your admissions team.
How long does SEO take for a Melbourne online store?
Most stores see category pages start moving in 2–4 months, with steadier sales from organic search after about 6 months. Large catalogues with technical problems take longer to clean up; well-structured stores in niche markets move faster.
Do you work with businesses outside inner Melbourne?
Yes. We work across Greater Melbourne and regional Victoria, from Footscray and Clayton to Geelong and Ballarat, as well as with businesses in other Australian cities.
How do we work together if you’re not in Melbourne?
Over video calls, WhatsApp and a shared project board, during your afternoons. One project lead runs your account and sends a weekly update, so you always know what’s live and what’s next.
Across Australia
Other Australian cities we serve
- Australia Sydney Websites, SEO and ads for Sydney’s most competitive markets.
- You’re here Melbourne Websites, SEO and ads for Melbourne retail, food and creative brands.
- Australia Brisbane Websites, SEO and ads for Brisbane builders, property and tourism.
- Australia Perth Websites, SEO and ads for Perth resources firms and trades.
- Australia Adelaide Websites, SEO and ads for Adelaide defence, health, education and wine.
Ready to fill your store, tables or classes?
Tell us what you sell and who buys it. In a free 30-minute call we’ll show you what to fix, build or advertise first, then send a fixed, written quote.