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Websites engineered to rank.

Custom design that converts. Organic SEO built in from the first line of code. While your competitors buy ads, you'll own the search results they're renting.

Obligation-free custom homepage design with every project scope.

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5.0 stars from 34 Google reviews85 case studies500+ combined web buildsClients across Australia, New Zealand and Bali

We Are Balar.

The team businesses call when "good enough" stops being good enough.

We're a boutique team of designers, developers and SEO specialists, led today by Jesse Cluer.

or call 1300 986 444

  • One expert, end to end

    One dedicated expert runs your project from first call to launch. Custom web design, SEO-ready development, organic SEO and AI search optimisation - end to end, we do everything for you. No templates. No handballing. No disappearing after launch.

  • SEO in the foundation

    We only work with businesses serious about growth. Every site we build is custom designed with hardcore SEO baked into the foundation.

  • Designed to convert

    Ranking is good. However, if your website looks like crap, your return can be reduced exponentially. These conversions aren't guaranteed; however, we have recorded anywhere from 8-22% conversion rates, which is massive considering the average website converts about 1-3% of its traffic. That is a phenomenal increase in business based on the same ad spend. If you are not sure why you are not making money, it may simply come down to poor design. Either way, before anything, we run the audits and crunch the numbers and find the solution.

  • Our guarantee

    Then we offer the strongest guarantee on the market: if you don't love your new homepage, we'll redesign it free until you do. And we are so confident we will rank you once we have designed and developed your website that we offer no contracts with all SEO campaigns, and we guarantee results (upward movement of keywords) every month or we work for free for that month.

BOOK YOUR FREE HOMEPAGE REDESIGN NOW

See If I Qualify

With a quote for any of our services, we are offering an obligation-free homepage redesign. Limited spots available.

Jesse Cluer, Managing Director & Head of Strategy at Balar Media Group
Jesse CluerManaging Director & Head of Strategy
Sell Vencilao, Head Designer at Balar Media Group
Sell VencilaoHead Designer
Van, Head Developer at Balar Media Group
VanHead Developer
Lou, Head of SEO at Balar Media Group
LouHead of SEO
Archie, Social Media Director at Balar Media Group
ArchieSocial Media Director

How It Works

See if your project qualifies for a custom homepage design.

Enquire, and we scope your project with you. If it is a fit, we custom design your homepage up front and present it with your proposal. No obligation.

  1. 1

    Enquire

    Tell us about your business and what you need.

  2. 2

    We scope your project with you

    Scoping first: we meet you, understand the business and scope the project.

  3. 3

    If it's a fit, we design your homepage and present it with your proposal

    Qualifying projects get a custom-designed homepage with their proposal. You approve: nothing is built until you approve the design. No pressure, no obligation.

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Then we build: SEO-engineered development and pro copy, while you run your business. Then you rank: launch, then compound - hosting, care and ongoing SEO measured in real enquiries.

If you qualify, we'll custom design your homepage, included in our proposal. Book your scoping session now! Spots are limited.

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Custom Web Design

Custom web design from our Brisbane team: 100% custom websites engineered to rank and convert, for B2B, trade and eCommerce businesses.

Web, Software & App Development

Custom web applications, client portals, booking systems, SaaS products and the integrations that wire them into the tools you already use - designed, built and supported by one team.

Organic SEO

Organic SEO engineered into your website, not bolted on: technical SEO, content strategy, local SEO and schema for AI search. Measured in enquiries, not reports.

AI Search

AI search optimisation in Australia: ChatGPT optimisation, Gemini and Google AI Overviews (GEO), so AI recommends your business.

Social Media Management

Social media management and ad creatives from our in-house team, run by Archie, our Social Media Director.

Google Ads (PPC)

Google Ads campaigns set up and managed by Archie, who runs our Google Ads and social media, sending paying customers to a site built to convert them.

Hosting, Maintenance & Security

Fast Australian web hosting, proactive maintenance, security and automatic backups - your website looked after by the team that built it.

Website Design

We design custom websites that seamlessly blend visual appeal with functionality, crafted to engage and drive results.

Chapter 01 · Design & Build

Designed to convert from the first scroll.

Proven results for every project, a creative approach that generates business growth.

A beautiful site nobody finds is a brochure in a drawer. A ranking site that doesn't convert is traffic with no payoff. We refuse to ship either.

Every Balar site is 100% custom-designed around your customers - the way they search, the way they judge, the way they decide - then built fast, secure and conversion-first on any platform.

Our team are capable of producing the highest standard of work on any online platform: WordPress, Shopify, Magento and more. We take the time to understand your digital goals and bring your online vision to life.

100% Custom DesigneCommerceUX & CROPro CopywritingFast & Secure
The Balar design team reviewing website wireframes

Chapter 02 · SEO & AI Search

Ranking is engineered, not hoped for.

Most agencies bolt SEO on after launch and call it a strategy. We engineer it into the architecture before a line of code is written - hub-and-spoke structure, page-by-page on-page SEO, schema for rich results, and unique localised pages for every area you service.

Then we optimise for where search is going: the AI results your customers are already using. Google today, ChatGPT and AI search tomorrow - engineered for both.

Local & National SEOAI Search / GEOContent StrategyTechnical SEO

Industry Specialists

Your industry. Our specialty.

After 500+ combined web builds, we've designed for a wide range of industries - so we already know how your customers search and what makes them enquire.

Our Work

Explore latest projects

Real businesses. Real results.

From service businesses to ecommerce, trades and enterprise platforms - a few favourites from our 500+ combined web builds across Australia and New Zealand, all designed around commercial goals, not just aesthetics.

The design is strong, structured, and exactly what we needed.
NEUMANN STEEL
Working with Balar Media Group was a game-changer for our business. Their creative approach and digital expertise transformed our online presence.
DIAMOND AUTO TRADERS
From concept to completion, Balar Media Group made our services look impressive online. Their attention to detail is unmatched.
ALLURE CONCRETE SOLUTIONS
The website feels fun and adventurous. Highly recommended.
COOLY ECO ADVENTURES
Professional and corporate design. Perfect for our industry.
ARNOLD DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANTS
Balar Media Group transformed our online presence with a sleek, professional website. Our brand has never looked better!
GENIE PERFORMANCE HEADERS
Balar Media Group created beautiful, clean, and engaging content. The messaging feels natural, premium, and perfectly aligned with our brand.
ORGANIC ROSEHIP SKINCARE
Balar Media Group captured the look we wanted.
CHLOE E VEGAN
The site is fast and clean.
AMAZONIA
Balar Media Group delivered an exceptional website. The design perfectly reflects our brand, and their team was professional, creative, and easy to work with.
HAMPTON EVENTS
Our restaurant’s new website is stunning and user-friendly. Balar Media Group truly understands how to showcase hospitality online.
FINS RESTAURANT
Working with Balar Media Group was seamless. Our property listings are now showcased beautifully, attracting more clients than ever.
RAY WHITE
The website matches our fitness brand perfectly.
TONELAB
The new website explains our products clearly and professionally.
GUARDIAN POOL HEATING
Thanks to Balar Media Group, our adventure tours now shine online. The site perfectly captures the thrill of our experiences.
GS OFFROAD TOURS
Balar Media Group delivered exactly what we needed. The new website looks modern, loads fast, and is built to convert visitors into enquiries.
MR RENTAL NZ
Balar Media Group did an outstanding job creating the Racetec Paddles website. The design looks sharp, loads fast, and perfectly represents our brand.
RACETEC PADDLES

Google reviews

More kind words from clients

Google, five stars

Based on 34 reviews on Google, rated 5.0

Read them all on Google

Container Domes Australia

We are extremely pleased with the work delivered by Balar Media on the new Container Domes Australia website. The team took the time to understand our business and delivered a modern, functional, and visually strong site that clearly showcases our products and services. It was a massive project, but the team was patient and achieved every requirement we asked for. The improved structure has made it much easier for customers to navigate and understand our products. We would confidently recommend their services.

Manta Magic

I can’t recommend Balar Media Group enough. Jesse, Inge, and the whole team that built my website over 8 years ago and have continued to support and work with me ever since. They’re always easy to communicate with, super reliable, and genuinely care about my business. It’s been amazing having a team I can trust long-term, and I’m really excited to be working with them again on my latest project. Highly recommend!

Gisele Reid

It was a great pleasure to work with Balar Media Group on the design of our new website. Jesse and his team are talented, prompt and reliable. Their proven experience and excellence are the reason why we would recommend Balar Media Group to anyone who is looking to create a customized website.

Kimberley Orr

Jesse and Brendon from Balar Media Group have done a number of amazing website projects for many of my clients. I find their communication superior to most of their competitors and their attention to detail is amazing. I highly recommend them to anyone wanting to update their website . Balar media are very creative and if you have a website project big or small I would highly recommend in engaging them for their services. You won't be disappointed.

Kargostino Australia

We recently had our website created by Balar Media and we can't recommend them highly enough, they were amazing. Jesse was awesome and after an initial consultation he knew exactly what we wanted and we were blown away by the final result which exceeded our expectations. Will definitely be adding more pages in the future. That's a well deserved 5 stars from us. Thanks guys, from The SleepClean Team

Michelle Walters

Balar Media Group recently created us a new website for our tourism business “Cape York Guided Tours” Jesse & Chanelle were terrific, they listened to what we needed & assisted us by offering suggestions for the new website. Fantastic customer service, where nothing was too much trouble. We are so happy with how the site turned out. Very professional service. We Highly recommend Thanks heaps Balar Media Group.

Vince Kartelo

Thank you so much Jesse and all the team at Balar Media Group for creating our beautiful and inspirational website. We were so impressed with your dedication and desire to ensure that we received a product that was best for us. Thank you for taking the time and being patient with us when guiding us through the process. It is really so refreshing to deal with an organisation that has such integrity and displays such professionalism. We wish Balar Media Group all the success it deserves and look forward to working with Jesse and the team again in the future. Vince Kartelo Kartelo Law

Nicole Warren

Balar Media Group are fantastic. They have done a number of projects for us over the last three years including 4 websites, SEO, website hosting and a custom built program that integrates our sales programs. They offer competitive pricing, are extremely experienced, provide knowledgeable feedback and their service is amazing. I highly recommend using Balar Media Group.

James Koukoullis

We engaged the services of Balar Media Group to help build our new website for one of our companies based in New Zealand. From the beginning, Jesse & Brendon approached our business problems with insightful and strategic advice and considerations for future expansion to remain on the forefront of current engagement trends. Balar's positive attitude and pragmatic approach made our development journey exceptionally smooth and headache free. Not only did they meet timeline deliverables, never failing once, but remained on budget and true to their word. A genuinely refreshing company to engage having experienced nothing but positivity and a real "can-do" attitude to get the job done well. Client satisfaction is truly their primary objective and with our experience, we will only utilise their services moving into the future as a true partner to scale our business.

Krystal Cali

Balar Media Group have been amazing to deal with, there so accommodating and patient with our schedules. You can tell this is a true passion, and they truly care about the results you will get from there website/ marketing programs. Would recommend to anyone looking at considering there services to give them a call and listen to what they have to say. It will be worth it. :)

Iconic American Imports

Belar Media Group built both of our websites. Jesse and the team are very professional very knowledgeable and are at the top of there game. I wouldn’t recommend anyone else when it comes to web design and web hosting. Vas

Blind Freddy

Seriously talented group. I've had a few sites over the years but this company are the best by far. Nothing is any trouble. They are open to any suggestion and they come through every time. The very best thing though is that they actually listen. They work with you every step of the way. I have no problem giving them five stars. I'd give them ten if that was an option.

Stephen Plummer

Jesse and the team provided a comprehensive and quality service. Turn around times great and fully customized site that matched the new web site to our business. Stephen- Woody Marine Fabrication

OVER THE TOP ROOFING

We have used Balar services for our website, Facebook advertising campaign and numerous other things, they are so helpful, prompt with their replies and make it easy for the lesser savvy tech person to understand. We can definitely recommend them to take care of your business needs.

Luke Deane

If you want your business to stand out above the rest Balar Media Group is where it happens. Jesse and his team are very professional. Highly recommended!!

Rec Jo

Absolutely professional. Managed our project on time, on budget despite numerous changes. We have now increased our reach over 45% since the new site and SEO packages. Highly recommended and look no further.

brendan Clarke

Jesse does a lot of work for our business. The quality, communication and turnaround are second to none. I highly endorse Jesse and the team at Balar Media

Dale Kohler

Great team to work with!! Highly recommend Balar Media Group to create or even up date your website.

Carlos Halim

The quality of work is second to none and really good value for money. The communication process has been easy. What was promised, was delivered. Highly recommended.

Deborah Nicholson

The guys at Balar have done a great job of revamping my website.Looks modern and inviting.Easier to browse through also. Thanks Balar!

Catherine Wang

Jess and the team were absolutely wonderful to work with. Very happy with my website! Highly recommend!

Dreamachievers

Great organization to deal with, designs were streets ahead of the other companies we got quotes from and less expensive by a long way. Highly recommend 👍🏻

Amy - RESTUMP MY HOUSE

Great local business, easy to work with! Quality and Professional. Went above and beyond setting up our website! Highly Recommend

Natasha Stone

After working with Jesse and the team and the end result couldn’t be happier with My choice to use Balar Media Group 🙏

Nicole Polley

Thank you so must I am far from Tech savvy and your team went above and beyond to help me and created me a site that I love. 💯💯

Naz Wertenbach

Excellent design team and great quality of work. Definitely recommend.

Fins Kitchen

An awesome and eminently talented group of conscientious workers that have produced excellence for us

Kerry Dunne

So happy with the service and the overall end product. Exceeded my expectations!

Nisha Josephine Stangl

Great Team. Got a Beautiful Logo and Site.

RONNIE TARRABAY

Easy to deal with and always looking out for best interests of the client.

Bali Strickland

Very professional. Quality. Expectations exceeded.

Clayton Watson

The crew at Balar Media Group are the best in the business. They’ll have your website looking great and performing exactly as it should without the constant back and forth meetings. They know what you need and make the whole process easy and streamlined. They’ve created a website for us that looks great, is timeless and will continue to work for our business well into the future. Thank you for everything and for helping get our business cranking. I couldn’t recommend the team at Balar Media Group highly enough. Clayton Tesla Electrical

Nadene Bowden

5-star rating on Google.

Gene Birks

5-star rating on Google.

Areas We Service

Born on the coast. Building Australia-wide.

Our office is in Brisbane's Fortitude Valley, building for businesses in every Australian city - plus clients across New Zealand and Bali. Wherever you are, you get the same dedicated expert, the same process, the same results.

BrisbaneGold Coast SydneyMelbournePerthAdelaide CanberraHobartDarwinNewcastle Sunshine CoastCairnsNew ZealandBali

Brisbane - Head Office

Level 1, 1024 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006
1300 986 444

The Whole Engine

Sites. Search. Creatives.

The website is the hub - we also design the ad creatives and campaigns that feed it. One team, every asset on-brand. All real client work below.

Reid Legal Group conveyancing ad creative by Balar Media Group
One Percent Property Sales ad creative by Balar Media Group
Pool Doctor pool servicing ad creative by Balar Media Group
Stratco patios specialist ad creative by Balar Media Group
Style Blinds Australian-made blinds ad creative by Balar Media Group
True Metal Solutions aluminium supplier ad creative by Balar Media Group
Vet2UrPet mobile vet ad creative by Balar Media Group
Shield Energy solar and electrical ad creative by Balar Media Group

FAQs

Questions we're asked every week.

Can't see yours? Ask us directly - we'll give you a straight answer.

Every Balar website is custom designed and built for your business, so the price comes down to your scope: the number of pages, features like online booking or eCommerce, and how competitive your market is to rank in. We start with a scoping session, then give you a fixed-price proposal, so you know the full cost before anything starts. Qualifying projects also get their homepage custom designed up front and presented with the proposal, obligation free.

Most custom websites take 8-12 weeks. Smaller projects can go live in 4-8 weeks, while large custom builds with many pages, eCommerce or custom features take anywhere from 3-6 months. If you have a specific deadline, tell us in your scoping session: we can absolutely speed things up and will commit to your deadline. Your proposal sets out a clear timeline, and the work runs in five stages: we gather your content, design your homepage for your approval, build and optimise the site, you review everything, then we go live. Nothing is built until you have approved the design.

No. We're based in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, and we work with businesses right across Australia, New Zealand and Bali. We serve the Gold Coast from our Brisbane office. Jesse meets clients face to face wherever he can, and everything else runs on video calls with one point of contact who knows your project.

You deal with Jesse, a business strategist who meets every client and answers his own phone. Every site is custom designed from a blank canvas, never a template, with SEO and AI search built into the foundations. The design is built to turn visitors into enquiries: we have recorded conversion rates of 8-22%, where the average website converts about 1-3% (results vary and aren't guaranteed). And we back it with the strongest guarantee on the market: if you don't love your new homepage, we'll redesign it free until you do.

Nobody can promise a #1 spot, because Google decides the results. What we do is engineer every page to rank: technical SEO, content written around what your customers search, local pages for every area you service, and schema so Google and AI search understand your business. Across our clients' websites, more than 4,000 non-brand keywords rank on page one of Google. We're so confident that we offer no contracts on SEO campaigns, and we guarantee results (upward movement of keywords) every month or we work for free for that month.

Yes, and we stay involved. We look after fast Australian hosting, security, backups, updates and content changes, plus business email through Microsoft 365 as an authorised reseller. Ongoing SEO keeps building your rankings, and you always deal with our team directly, never a call centre.

Our technologies

We use the latest technologies available to create timeless designs

WordPressShopifyWooCommerceMagentoBigCommerceAstroWebflowWixSquarespaceElementorBeaver BuilderPHPHTML5ReactNext.jsVueLaravelCloudflareFigmaAdobe Creative CloudCanvaGoogle Search ConsoleGoogle Analytics 4Google Tag ManagerGoogle Business ProfileGoogle AdsMeta AdsFacebookInstagramLinkedInGoHighLevelcPanelSynergy WholesaleMicrosoft 365ChatGPTClaudeGemini

Let’s build the next big thing together.

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Balar at a glance

Balar Media Group is a web design, development, SEO and AI search agency in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane. Jesse Cluer is Managing Director. Jesse and the team have a combined record of 500+ web builds. Custom web design, organic SEO and AI search. Brisbane (Fortitude Valley), clients across Australia, New Zealand and Bali. 34 five-star Google reviews.

Born in
Byron Bay
Headquarters
Level 1, 1024 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane QLD 4006
Google rating
5.0 from 34 five-star Google reviews
Services
Custom web design, web development, eCommerce, SEO, AI search optimisation, copywriting and branding, landing pages and CRO, web apps and portals, hosting and care
Platforms
WordPress, Shopify, Magento, Astro, Next.js, React, Laravel and custom code
Industries
Trades and construction, professional services, hospitality and hotels, real estate, manufacturing and industrial, online stores, automotive, tourism
Areas served
Every Australian city from our Brisbane office, plus New Zealand and Bali