Website designer Adelaide · WordPress help
One less thing
to juggle.
I'm Carly, an Adelaide website designer, mum and coffee lover with more than 15 years' WordPress experience. From new website design to WordPress help, updates and training, I'll look after your website so you can get on with everything else.
What keeps slipping through the cracks?
Most small business owners I talk to are dealing with at least one of these.
Your website looks okay, but it hasn't brought in an enquiry in a while.
Something broke after an update, and your last developer has vanished.
There's a little number next to "Updates" that you've been ignoring.
Changing a photo or adding a page takes far longer than it should.
Hand that one to me. Here's how I can help
What I can take off your plate
From a brand-new build to keeping an existing site healthy, here's how I support WordPress businesses like yours.
A new website
A WordPress website that's uniquely yours, professionally crafted and built to bring in enquiries.
Website design Most popularOngoing care
I handle the updates, backups and security every month, so you never have to think about them.
Care plansHelp and fixes
Broken, hacked or just confusing? I fix WordPress problems quickly, with no judgement.
WordPress helpNot sure where to start?
My free website health check gives you an instant report on your speed, SEO, security and mobile experience.
Real help from a real person
Hi, I'm Carly
I'm the WordPress developer behind Hatched Designs in Adelaide, and I've been building and looking after WordPress websites for more than 15 years. My clients range from trades to mums in business.
- One person, start to finish. Not an agency where you're passed around.
- Plain English, always. You'll feel confident, not confused.
- I pick up the phone, and you'll always know what's happening next.
When I'm not working on websites, you'll find me with my family, enjoying a good coffee or taking the pug for a walk.
More about meWorking together is simple
A free chat
We talk about your business, your website and what you'd like it to do for you.
A clear plan
I recommend the right next step, with a clear quote and no surprises.
I take it from there
I build or fix it, keep you updated, and can look after it long after launch.
Some of my favourite builds
Real websites for real Australian small businesses, from online stores to local trades. Hover over a site to scroll through it.
What my clients say
"Carly has been managing my website and keeping the backend running for almost 5 years now and I don't know what I would do without her."
"SEO had always overwhelmed me, but Carly has simplified it for me."
"Carly has been patient, paid attention to detail and has listened to what I wanted. I couldn't be happier with the result."
One less thing to think about
I look after the updates, backups, security and plugin issues quietly in the background, so your website just keeps working.
Bronze
Monthly care for simple websites.
- Monthly plugin, theme and WordPress updates
- Weekly malware checks and backups
- Monthly report
- Support during business hours
Silver
Weekly care for busy business websites.
- Weekly updates
- Daily backups
- 24/7 security and uptime monitoring
- After-hours emergency support
Gold
Full care, plus SEO and speed.
- Everything in Silver
- Around the clock support
- SEO keyword monitoring
- Website optimisation package (valued at $350)
Not ready for a monthly plan?
A one-time WordPress update: one full round of updates, a malware scan, a backup and a report.
Prefer to do it yourself?
Practical, plain-English guides and workbooks I've written for small business owners, plus a few freebies to get you started.
Get Found on Google & in AI Search
A step-by-step guide to showing up in Google, AI Mode, ChatGPT and Gemini, with a 30-day action plan.
Write Your Website with AI
A workbook to draft your whole website's copy with AI, plus a bonus AI Website Copy Assistant.
The Google Business Profile Playbook
Set up, verify and optimise your Google Business Profile, with templates and a printable checklist.
Free to download
Latest tips and guides
WordPress advice for small business owners, written in plain English.
