Web Design & Web Development Brisbane
Your reliable web development partner. Secure, accessible websites built entirely in-house.
Jonathan Bird Web Development partners with Australia's established organisations to deliver web solutions that actually work. With over 15 years serving Enterprise, Government, and Not-for-Profit sectors, I bring the technical expertise, clear communication, and ongoing partnership that transforms your website from a headache into a business asset.
I've worked with hundreds of amazing organisations
Specialist web design and development company
Welcome to my corner of the digital world! I'm Jonathan Bird, a full-time freelance website designer and web developer based in Brisbane, Australia. I specialise in purpose-built and results-driven web design, custom website development, and scalable web applications that help organisations solve real-world problems.
With over 15 years of commercial experience and a university degree in Information Technology (graduating with Distinction), I combine formal education with ongoing self-learning to keep up to date with the latest trends and releases, enabling me to deliver proven solutions for my clients. This ensures the websites I deliver are fast, secure, accessible, and built to last.
I work with Enterprise organisations, Federal and State Government Departments and Agencies, and Not-for-Profits across Australia, with a focus on web development in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Canberra.
My services include:
- Custom web design tailored to your organisation's brand and audience
- Website development that's fast, secure, accessible and SEO-friendly
- Custom web application development for complex workflows or integrations
- eCommerce website development using trusted platforms and secure best practices
- Website maintenance packages to keep your website fast, secure & up to date
- Australian website hosting that's built for speed & security
Whether you need a high-converting marketing site, a scalable custom business portal, or a refreshed Wordpress site, each project is designed to deliver long-term value and a seamless user experience.
I build quality solutions that deliver growth for my clients.
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Web Design & Web Development
Brisbane web design and web development for medium to large organisations, creating purpose built and results focused websites for clients across Brisbane and Australia.
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Custom Web Application Development
When off-the-shelf solutions don't meet your business needs, develop a custom web application that is built for purpose.
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B2B eCommerce Web Development
Seamlessly integrate your internal systems to deliver a reliable and scalable eCommerce site that supports the growth of your business.
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D2C eCommerce Web Development
Personalise your D2C website to increase conversions, revenue and order values.
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Business Software Integrations
Seamlessly integrate your business software with your website, with reliable integrations that you can count on.
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AI Development Services
AI-powered search, LLM content generation, and workflow automation, built into your website and business systems and running in production.
Featured Website Projects
ROH Wheels Alloy Wheel Catalogue & Dealer Quote New Website
A vehicle-fitment-aware alloy wheel catalogue for ROH Wheels across Australia and New Zealand, with a verified dealer quote funnel that turns catalogue browsing into qualified leads for the dealer network.
Impact Office Supplies eCommerce Website (B2B & B2C)
Impact Office Supplies is Australia’s leading independent office supplies store, enabling Australia-wide businesses and communities to order your office supplies online with ease.
All 4 Adventure Competition Website
Live the All 4 Adventure Dream is an exciting competition being run exclusively in conjunction with the telecast of All 4 Adventure giving viewers the chance to win $250K of prizes.
Rumble's Quest Child Wellbeing Measurement & Reporting Platform
Rumble's Quest is a robust and reliable measure of social and emotional wellbeing for primary school children in Australia. The digital tools developed help to measure and report back to educators.
Delivery Management Software
A powerful delivery management solution streamlining logistics, enhancing real-time tracking, and optimising operations.
Hour Cap Time Tracking & Billing SaaS Application
A modern, full-featured time tracking and billing platform built for freelancers, consultants, and small teams who bill client hours and need seamless Xero integration for invoicing.
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I use platforms & technology that are built for scale.
Common questions that I get asked
Do you work with small businesses who need a basic website?
These types of projects generally aren't a good fit for what I offer. I can however make a trusted recommendation for a Web agency or another freelance web developer for you to work with, whether that be a Laravel Developer Brisbane, or PHP Developer Australia and internationally. If you own or work for a company that's considered in the mid to large-sized range, you're a well-suited client for my freelance web development business.
How much do your freelance web development services cost?
It really depends on the requirements for the Web Development project - this is typically determined based on the technologies and platforms involved, the project size, and complexity. My rate is however higher than your average Freelance Web Developer due to my experience and knowledge of the web development space. An estimate of cost will be provided based on the scope of works required for the project before any work commences. It is important to consider that while my rate may be higher than most freelance web developers, I hold a lot of knowledge and expertise and my quality of work is at an international level.
How are freelance web developers different from web design agencies?
The difference between an experienced Freelance Web Developer and a Web Design Agency is that you are working directly with the person doing your work - I am a specialist in my field of web development, and can provide you with direct technical and business feedback based on your requests, whereas Digital Agencies all questions must go through communications people who you're paying for, just to receive filtered answers from the developer themselves. Freelance Web Developers tend to also have fewer clients than what an account manager or Web Design Agency has, so you will receive fast communication and quality work. You will find that the agency business model is to work on straight-forward projects that are profitable, and whilst they offer a "full-service" approach to their services, they are not experts in all areas and you will find that they generally employ intermediates and juniors to complete the majority of work, with seniors overseeing or reviewing.
Do you also work with clients that are based outside of Brisbane and Australia?
Whilst I am known for being a Brisbane-based Freelance Web Developer, I do also regularly work with clients throughout Australia, namely Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra, and also globally. I can work with customers in the UK, the US, Canada, and many other countries. So yes, I'm a Freelance Web Developer in Brisbane, but I operate internationally.
Do you offer any other services besides web development, such as Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) or Digital Marketing?
No, I am a specialist in the field of web development. I specialise specifically in Laravel Development, PHP Development, Custom Web Applications, API & ERP Integrations, and Content Management System (CMS) websites (using platforms such as Wordpress and Statamic). To ensure that I only provide quality work that I am experienced in, I don't offer any other services such as SEO or Digital Marketing. I can however make a trusted recommendation for a Web agency, Digital agency, Advertising agency, or another freelance specialist for you to work with, whether that be a Digital Marketing Specialist, or SEO Consultant in Australia and internationally.