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Websites that get Sydney businesses found, trusted and chosen.

A good-looking website and a working one aren’t the same thing. I build the kind that does both.

Currently available for new projects

Webfriend website design shown across desktop and mobile screens

You know your business is good but your website doesn't show it.

You know your business is good but your website doesn’t show it.

Maybe people can't find you. Maybe they land on your site and leave, unsure of what you actually do. Maybe you're losing jobs to competitors who simply look more credible online.

You're not alone in this. Good businesses lose to worse ones every day, not because they're worse, but because their website never communicated their value in the first place.

Maybe people can’t find you. Maybe they land on your site and leave, unsure of what you actually do. Maybe you’re losing jobs to competitors who simply look more credible online.

You’re not alone in this. Good businesses lose to worse ones every day, not because they’re worse, but because their website never communicated their value in the first place.

No strategy

Unclear information

Generic template

Stock images

Outdated content

Not mobile friendly

A website that looks good does not always work.

I've seen it firsthand. I once ran a business with a beautiful website, nice photos, polished design, and it still didn't bring in clients. Looking good and actually working are two different things.

Since then, working as a product designer in both start up and corporate setting, I've learned that clear communication and strategy win clients, not aesthetics alone. My focus is matching what your customers need with what your business needs to grow. And that doesn't mean sacrificing how your site looks. You get both.

I also handle strategy, design, photography, video, and copywriting myself, so your site stays consistent from message to image, without you juggling multiple vendors.

I’ve seen it firsthand. I once ran a business with a beautiful website, nice photos, polished design, and it still didn’t bring in clients. Looking good and actually working are two different things.

Since then, working as a product designer in both start up and corporate setting, I’ve learned that clear communication and strategy win clients, not aesthetics alone. My focus is matching what your customers need with what your business needs to grow. And that doesn’t mean sacrificing how your site looks. You get both.

I also handle strategy, design, photography, video, and copywriting myself, so your site stays consistent from message to image, without you juggling multiple vendors.

Strategic

Clear and targeted

Custom website

Personalised content

Easily editable

Mobile friendly

RE Gen study centre website shown on three phones

My Recent Works

Branding

Web Design

Development

RE Gen

RE Gen is a non-profit organisation supporting Christian teens across Sydney, run entirely by volunteers. Its offerings include a free study centre, an annual convention, and resources created by teens for teens.

My work on this project extended beyond web design to include branding, custom photography and video, and migrating content from the organisation's previous WordPress site.

UX/UI

UX Research

SEEK Grad (GradConnection)

I was the sole designer at GradConnection, now known as SEEK Grad. Throughout my time there, I led all UX and design initiatives, including supporting the team through acquisition and continuing my work through the site's rebrand to SEEK Grad.

Along the way, I contributed to the self-service journey enabling employers to post their own jobs, an AI-powered summary feature, a redesigned blog, the search engine, the employer profile page, and numerous other impactful initiatives.

Logo Design

Web Design

Webfriend

Webfriend is a Sydney-based agency providing affordable web design, development, and SEO services. I led the logo design and website design, including defining the site's information architecture.

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What you can expect

No generic imagery, copy or positioning. Your site is built around your actual business, your customers, and what makes you different.
No jargon or guesswork. You'll understand every decision made on your site from day one.
No disappearing after launch. You'll always know what's happening and why. I'll even run through how to best utilise your website.

No disappearing after launch. You’ll always know what’s happening and why. I’ll even run through how to best utilise your website.
No generic imagery, copy or positioning. Your site is built around your actual business, your customers, and what makes you different.
No jargon or guesswork. You’ll understand every decision made on your site from day one.

Here's how it works.

Here’s how it works.

I'll guide you personally through every step from start to launch.

I’ll guide you personally through every step from start to launch.

I get to know your business.

Your goals, your customers, what makes you different.

I build a site that shows your value clearly.

Strategy, design, photography, video, and copy, all working together, not just good looks.

You start getting found, trusted, and chosen.

Real enquiries, not just visits.

My Services

Custom Website

A website built around your business and your customers, designed to convert.

Start from $3500

Landing Page

One focused page built to sell one thing. A launch, an offer, an event or a marketing campaign.

Start from $1900

Care Plan

Ongoing care so your site stays current, secure, and working for you. Available for website clients.

Start from $180/month

What can I help you with?

What can I help
you with?

Everything you need to look professional online and turn visitors into customers, from one designer with 15 years in graphic and product design.

Website that generates enquiries

Strategically built around your customers, not a template. Works on every screen, and you can update it yourself after launch.

A brand people remember

A logo and visual identity that looks as professional as your work. Already have a brand? I’ll work with it, and you won’t pay for one you don’t need.

Photos/videos that match your brand

A shoot of your real work and team in Sydney, or carefully chosen stock photos that fit your brand if you’re further away.

Copy that get people in touch

Copy written for your customers. Every page says what you do, who it’s for, and what to do next.

A site Google can find

Fast pages, proper structure, and Google Search Console set up at launch, so Google and AI tools like ChatGPT can understand your business.

Help when you need a change

30 days of fixes after launch, then an optional Care Plan from $180 a month. No hunting for a developer.

Web Design and UX Blog

Process

4 min read

Launching is the start, not the finish

A website is not a thing you buy once. Here is what actually happens in the months after it goes live, and what it costs to keep it honest.

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Process

4 min read

What to prepare before a website build

You do not need everything ready on day one. But a handful of things will make your project faster, cheaper, and a lot less stressful.

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Process

3 min read

Strategy before design: what actually goes first

Before any design work begins, we map out what each page needs to say and in what order. Here is why that sequence matters more than it sounds.

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Process

4 min read

Launching is the start, not the finish

A website is not a thing you buy once. Here is what actually happens in the months after it goes live, and what it costs to keep it honest.

Read article

Process

4 min read

What to prepare before a website build

You do not need everything ready on day one. But a handful of things will make your project faster, cheaper, and a lot less stressful.

Read article

Meet your designer

Hey, I'm Ron. I know what it's like being the only person responsible for how a business presents itself and performs online, because I've done it. I was the sole designer at a startup called GradConnection, supporting the founders through to its acquisition by SEEK, where I now work as a senior product designer. Over a decade across graphic design, UX and product design, I've learned what actually gets people to action, not just what makes something look nice, and what to measure to know if it's working.

That's what goes into your site, and I'll be with you from strategy and design through to build, launch and beyond.

Hey, I’m Ron. I know what it’s like being the only person responsible for how a business presents itself and performs online, because I’ve done it. I was the sole designer at a startup called GradConnection, supporting the founders through to its acquisition by SEEK, where I now work as a senior product designer. Over a decade across graphic design, UX and product design, I’ve learned what actually gets people to action, not just what makes something look nice, and what to measure to know if it’s working.

That’s what goes into your site, and I’ll be with you from strategy and design through to build, launch and beyond.

More about me

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Still have some questions before we start? Here are a list of the most common questions I usually get asked.

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How much does a website cost?

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Our websites start from A$3,500. The final price depends on the size and complexity of your website, as well as whether you need branding, photography, copywriting, SEO or additional functionality.

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Let’s talk

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Imagine a website that works as hard as you do. More enquiries. Trust from the moment people land on your site. Your worth, finally displayed clearly.

That's what we'll build together.

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Ron Tarin
Web Design

Web design for small businesses across Sydney, Australia.

Ron Tarin creates quality websites for businesses who wants to attract the right clients. He is supported by with his lovely wife, his church community and his dog, Bagel the Beagle. On the side he enjoys doing photography, videography, reading books and learning calligraphy.

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Ron Tarin
Web Design

Web design for small businesses across Sydney, Australia.

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