Want a free website?
Yep, you heard correctly. After Dark is offering completely free websites. We have waived the $500 website setup fee for small Aussie businesses.
What's the catch? You just pay the monthly hosting ($49 p/m).
To qualify, you must be an Aussie Business (with an ABN) or a charity.
We only offer 10-15 freebies a month. So don't wait to apply.
What does a free website look like?
We have been doing this for a long time. All of our websites are designed and built on a framework that we have proven to generate leads, look good and work across all devices. So your website will look amazing, for everyone, everywhere.
You’ll get a clean, one-page professional site designed and built with our proven design system.
- One-page site (homepage and business information)
- Contact form for lead generation
- Free content (We’ll write your content and provide stock images)
So how does it work?
- You fill in our application
- We respond in 48 hours
- If approved, your website is ready within 10 business days.
- You literally don’t have to do a thing. We’ll do it all.
Who is this offer for?
Our websites are for businesses that want an online presence but don’t have time to create one. There are stacks of cheap website builders out there, but they all end up looking the same and drain you of time and money in the long run.
This is ideal for service-based businesses, informative websites, or community groups.
Two reasons. Firstly, we use a streamlined process for building websites, enabling us to deliver cost-effective sites in a short period of time. Secondly, as small business owners, we understand the challenges of running your business and the limitations on time when trying to do everything yourself.
Also, we are just nice people 🙂
As a busy business owner, I am sure you don’t have time to waste on silly website design discovery meetings or trying to build your website yourself. Think of us as your after-hours website team. We get everything done after dark, while you're offline, so it’s all ready for you the next day.
You bet we are, mate. For full transparency, our core team of 2 is based in Albury, NSW and Melbourne, VIC. Our contracted developers are based in Melbourne, VIC. We don’t outsource anything.
Don’t believe us? Let’s hang out. DM us. But only after dark.
We won’t discuss the ethics of using AI and AI-based tools. What we can say is that our team do not use any AI at all. Our websites are hand-coded with JavaScript and HTML. Our design work is done with Adobe XD and Illustrator.
No, we hand-code everything. Each design is built around each business. Templates are clunky, and they make all websites look the same. We want you to stand out from the rest.
The thing is, all websites should tick all of the boxes for basic SEO. You know, all the things that make the Google machine happy with your website. Our sites are no exception. We guarantee they do this.
For advanced SEO, you likely don’t need it, especially if you are chasing a free website. Instead, we can discuss better ways for you to get leads. Ways that are better suited to small businesses with limited budgets. For example, optimising your Google Business Profile will deliver more value than SEO… and it’s free.
If you want to discuss SEO, we are happy to chat. But only after dark.
Our offering is focused on service-based or informative websites. It’s a one page website with an optional contact form for lead generation.
Look, no, but also, yes. The thing is, a certain level of effort is required to maintain an online presence. Like updating your Google Business Profile, or running ads. Some businesses get lucky and hold a great spot on Google with no effort, but others have to put in the hard work.
We can discuss this. But only after dark.
We are as transparent as can be. The website build is free if you qualify. If you don’t qualify, we’ll still make you a decent offer, way below what any other agency is asking. We don’t like to let anyone down.
That aside, you’ll need to pay for hosting to keep the website online. Our hosting fee is no more than what you'd pay with any other website builder or hosting provider. A simple $49 ex GST per month.
The time from approval to delivery is up to 10 business days.
It’s always helpful to provide images, especially if they are relevant to your business. But we don’t need them if you don’t want them. We will source and license stock images for you (yes, they are free too).
When it comes to content, we will write it all for you. But only after dark.
The whole point of this is to create less work for you, right?
We can upgrade your website when your business is ready. You’ll know when you are ready. Let’s talk when you cross that bridge.
Yes, you can. We will provide full CMS access. But why make extra work for yourself? If you need edits, leave it to us. That’s why you pay for hosting.
No, not with this offering. This is all about helping small businesses get online fast, with a quality, hassle-free website. We’ll provide you with a contact form for lead generation, but no extra features.
Of course, if you need a website with eCommerce or booking functionality. We can help. Let’s chat. But only after dark.