Design
10 Documentaries All Designers Must Watch
Here at Start, design runs in our DNA. We’re obsessed with it. As a web design and digital marketing agency, we design on a daily basis for a broad range of businesses including ours.
WA'S DIGITAL AGENCY OF THE YEAR 2026
DESIGN / MARKETING / AI
DIGITAL DELIVERY SINCE 2014
Get found by the people already looking.
Search keeps changing shape. Being easy to find is still the whole game.
Search engine optimisation is still the strongest path to lasting online success. We build SEO Perth businesses can see working, blending creative content with technical upkeep so search engines, and the people using them, can easily find out who you are, what you do and where you do it.
Plenty of SEO talk hides behind jargon and theatre. We’d rather show you the data, explain what it means, then shape your site so it meets the searches that matter most.
SEO & SEARCH
Our Work
Brew Coffee Roasters
First position on Google for their top five keywords within six weeks.
Nexus Airlines
Targeted SEO that lifted their routes above globally recognised competitors.
Averna Homes
Data-led SEO built to capture high-intent traffic and first-page results.
Knight Health
SEO strategy and site structure built to support a growing clinic network.
Prendiville Group
SEO, paid and marketing strategy for a portfolio of WA hospitality venues.
Walyalup Fremantle Arts Centre
Web design, development, hosting and SEO for the Fremantle arts centre.
Pacific Energy
Clear copywriting and a restructured site architecture for complex services.
PADC
Lighter content and bespoke hosting for reliable, smoother performance.
Search engines don't owe anyone a ranking. We earn yours with useful content, a sound site and the patience to do it properly.
SEO
Our approach
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Research and strategy
Audience insight, keyword data and competitor analysis shape an SEO strategy that lines up with your goals and delivers outcomes you can see.
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On-page SEO
Content written to Google's guidelines, a robust information structure, and internal linking that improves both visibility and user experience.
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Off-page SEO
We build trust in your site through quality links and partnerships, while keeping an eye on technical upkeep, indexation and algorithm updates.
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Reporting and transparency
Track performance any time on a live 24/7 dashboard, backed by monthly reports that unpack the insights and help plan what's next.
SEO results you can see, track and trust
Google’s job is sorting what’s already out there. Every search comes from a real person with a real question, and SEO makes sure your website is present when that moment happens. Being relevant, useful and easy to find is critical. We get you there with a considered, practical approach, built on the data and patterns that actually matter for your business.
We do it all in the open, with SEO Perth businesses can track in real time. A live dashboard shows what’s working, what’s changing and what’s helping you grow, and our honest monthly reports explain it in plain English and lay out what’s next. Nothing is hidden.
On-page. Off-page. Every page.
Great websites are built on strong, reliable content. Keywords matter, but we care more about pages that genuinely help people find what they’re after. That means clear, purposeful headings, internal links that guide visitors naturally through your site, and words that answer real questions. Underneath it all sits a solid technical foundation and trust earned through genuine external links, informed by our history in web development and maintenance.
Search is also moving beyond the results page. AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity are becoming default destinations for research, recommendations and decisions. Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) structures your content so those tools can interpret it, surface it and cite it. Paired with traditional SEO, it keeps you visible across old and new search alike.
The latest in design and ideas from the heart of The Start.
AI
Design in 2026: The Return of Taste and Intent
We asked the visually literate leg of our team what’s shaping 2026. The answer wasn’t singular, but it was clear. Taste is back in the driver’s seat.
AI
The Importance of Taste in a World of Slop
AI generated slop is everywhere. It's infiltrated every social channel, reputable news services and everyday chat. Are we doomed? Does society need a reboot?
WHAT WE DO
Other marketing capabilities
FAQS
Straight answers
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Which SEO services do you offer?
Our Perth SEO packages can include technical audits, keyword research, content optimisation, link building and performance tracking, all tailored to your goals. We integrate GEO where relevant, so your content performs in search engines and AI tools. Packages are tiered, with flexibility in tracked keywords, blog creation and monthly time allocation.
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How long does SEO take to deliver organic results?
It depends on your site’s current state and how competitive your industry is, but most clients see considerable traction within three to six months. We set realistic expectations, share results as they really are, and adapt to what the data tells us.
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Can you optimise content we already have?
Absolutely. We often rework existing content to serve search better, tightening structure, improving readability and refining metadata, so it’s more useful to people and search engines alike. If something isn’t worth saving, we’ll tell you.
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What’s the difference between SEO and GEO?
SEO helps your site rank on traditional search engines like Google. GEO helps your content show up in AI-generated answers from tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity. They aren’t competing. Together they cover the full spread of search behaviour and prompt-based discovery.
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Do you manage both local and national SEO campaigns?
Yes. We’re a Perth-based SEO agency, and we help Australian businesses grow their local visibility while also supporting brands that compete nationally. Our strategies scale, balancing location signals with broader keyword reach to connect you with the right audience at every level.
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How can SEO support other digital marketing channels?
Strong SEO makes everything else work better. It lifts paid ad Quality Scores, gives social traffic a better landing experience, and builds brand credibility at every touchpoint. Think of it as the foundation the rest of your marketing stands on.