The Internet by Josh Withers

Fast websites that get your business found.

I build fast, static websites for Australian businesses — with SEO baked in from the start. No bloated CMS, no slow load times, no page 4 rankings.

What I do

Website building is the core. SEO is included. Audits are available for businesses that already have a site.

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Website builds

Fast, static websites built with Astro. Clean code, instant load times, 100/100 PageSpeed scores, and SEO baked in from the first line. The kind of site Google loves and customers trust. From $3,000.

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SEO included

Every website I build comes with proper on-page SEO — metadata, structure, keywords, schema markup, sitemaps. You don't pay extra for the basics. They're not optional.

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SEO & GEO audits

Already have a website? I audit your entire online presence and either hand you the report or fix everything myself. From $550. This work is delivered under the Unpopular brand.

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Local & AI visibility

Google Business, Apple Maps, Bing, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini — your business showing up wherever your customers are looking. Included in every build, available as a standalone service.

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Pricing

Website builds are the main event. SEO and GEO audits are available for businesses that already have a site.

Primary service

Website

from $ 3,000

A fast, static website built with Astro. Clean design, instant performance, and SEO built in from day one. Every build is different — price varies by scope, but this is where we start.

  • Custom design to your brand
  • Built with Astro — 100/100 PageSpeed
  • On-page SEO included
  • Schema markup and structured data
  • XML sitemap and robots.txt
  • Google Business & Apple Maps setup
  • Mobile-first, fully responsive
  • Hosted on fast, global infrastructure

Price varies by project scope. Let's talk.

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The Audit

from $ 550

A thorough analysis of your existing website and online presence. I find what's missing, what's wrong, and what's working — then hand you a clear, actionable report. Delivered under the Unpopular brand.

  • On-page SEO analysis
  • Google Business Profile review
  • Apple Maps & Business Connect check
  • GEO audit (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, CoPilot)
  • Metadata and keyword insights
  • Business directory listings check
  • Actionable report in 5–7 business days
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The Work

from $ 1,900

Everything in the Audit, then I fix it. Metadata updated. Listings corrected. AI visibility improved. For businesses that want the diagnosis and the cure. Delivered under the Unpopular brand.

  • Full on-page SEO implementation
  • Google Business Profile optimisation
  • Apple Maps, Bing, Here — all updated
  • GEO strategy for AI platforms
  • Keyword research (up to 25 terms)
  • Competitor analysis
  • Custom action plan + 30-min consultation
  • Delivered within 10–15 business days
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Questions

Straight answers to the things people usually ask before getting started.

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Who do you work with?

Small, local Australian businesses that need to be found when specific clients are looking for them. Wedding venues, celebrants, photographers, cafes, tradespeople, professional services — businesses that rely on being discovered.

What makes you different from other SEO agencies?

I'm one person, not a 50-person agency outsourcing your work overseas. I take on a small number of clients each year and do the work myself. You get 15 years of internet experience, an Australian who understands how Australians search, and someone who actually cares about your results.

What is GEO and why does it matter?

GEO stands for Generative Engine Optimisation. When someone asks ChatGPT 'who's the best wedding photographer in the Hunter Valley?' or asks Claude to recommend a mechanic in Hobart, your business should come up. Most businesses have zero GEO strategy. It's a significant opportunity right now.

Why static websites?

Static websites are faster, more secure, and cheaper to host than traditional CMS-driven sites. Google rewards fast websites. Users stay on fast websites. There's no database to hack, no WordPress plugins to update, and no hosting bill that scales with traffic. They're simply better.

How long does SEO take to show results?

Search and AI algorithms take 3–6 months to fully honour changes made. You'll often see noticeable improvements within weeks, but sustainable, meaningful results build over that longer window. I'm upfront about this — anyone promising overnight results is selling something you shouldn't buy.

Do you work outside Tasmania?

Yes. While I'm based in regional Australia and have deep expertise in local and regional SEO, I work with Australian businesses everywhere. The internet doesn't have state borders.

What's your process?

We start with an audit — I ask thorough questions, gather data, and analyse your entire digital presence. Then either I hand you the report (The Audit), or I fix everything we found (The Work). Simple.

Do you offer ongoing support?

Yes. For businesses that want to stay ahead month after month, I offer monthly retainers. We measure success based on half-yearly results, though improvements are usually noticeable within weeks.

Are your prices fixed?

The Audit and The Work are fixed-price packages. If your situation is more complex — multiple locations, large content libraries, specialist industries — we can tailor a package. Just email me.

Do you do content creation?

Yes, where needed. Blog posts, landing pages, optimised copy, even photography and video walkthroughs if required. Content creation can be added to The Work package.

What if I don't have a brand or style guide?

No problem. I work closely with a talented designer who can develop a brand and style guide for your business before we build. Getting your visual identity right before touching a website is always the smarter move — and it means everything we build is consistent from day one.

Do you work on WordPress or Squarespace websites?

I have — for about twenty years. I've built more WordPress and Squarespace sites than I can count, and I understand them deeply. But I've seen the light. Static sites built with Astro are faster, more secure, cheaper to run, and rank better. These days I specialise in static sites and I won't go back.

Let's put your business on the internet. Properly.

A fast website. Found on Google. Visible to AI. Dominant in local search. That's what I do.