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Web design and hosting in Adelaide, from one supplier

A website has four parts that often come from four different companies: the design, the domain name, the hosting and the person who fixes it when it breaks. When something goes wrong, each one points at another. We do all four from Adelaide, so there is one number to ring. This page explains what that looks like in practice, and where it does not suit you.

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The short answer

WaTo Consulting in Adelaide designs websites, registers domains, hosts sites on its own Australian servers and looks after them afterwards. Hosting includes cPanel, free SSL, email and daily offsite backups, and moving an existing site across is free. Agencies and freelancers can also host client sites under their own brand through reseller hosting.

What bundling means in practice

Bundling does not mean a locked contract or a mystery price. It means one supplier is accountable for the whole chain. The people who built the site know where it is hosted, who holds the domain and how the email is set up. When a form stops sending or a certificate expires, nobody has to work out whose job it is. You can still change your mind later, and the domain stays registered in your name.

What sits under one roof

Design and build

Your site is built on the platform that suits it, from a quick code site to WordPress, VoxelSite or Sitejet. See website design for the options.

Domain names

We register and manage .com.au, .au and other domains in your name, with renewals handled so the site does not drop off the internet. See domains.

Australian hosting

Sites run on our own Australian servers with cPanel, SSD storage, free SSL, email accounts and daily offsite backups. See web hosting.

WordPress hosting

WordPress needs a host set up for it. Choose WordPress hosting if you will run the site, or managed WordPress hosting if you want updates, security checks and tuning handled for you.

Upkeep and edits

Changes, fixes and updates after launch go through the same people. See website maintenance.

Free hosting migration

Already hosted somewhere else? We move the site and email across at no charge. See hosting migration.

Who this suits

  • Business owners who want one supplier, not a designer, a registrar and a host each sending separate invoices.
  • Anyone who has been stuck between a developer and a host, each saying the problem is the other's.
  • Businesses whose old developer has gone and nobody knows where the domain or site is held.
  • Web designers and agencies who want Australian reseller hosting for client sites under their own brand.

How it works

  1. We sort out what you have now. We check where the domain is registered, where the site is hosted and where email is handled, then write it down for you.
  2. We agree the plan. You choose what to bring across and what to start fresh. A new site, a hosting move, or both.
  3. We build or move the site. A new site is built privately and checked before it goes live. A moved site is tested on our servers before the switch.
  4. We switch over. DNS, SSL and email are changed at a quiet time, and we check each one afterwards.
  5. We stay on. Renewals, backups and edits carry on, and you have a person to call.

Why WaTo for design and hosting

  • We own and run the hosting platform, so the people building your site are the people running the server.
  • Servers are in Australia, which matters to many customers and some contracts.
  • We are Adelaide owned and have been operating since 2001.
  • Your domain stays in your name and you can leave with your site files. Nothing is held back.
  • We say when bundling is not the best answer. A site you built elsewhere can still be hosted with us on its own.

Web design and hosting questions

Who offers web design and hosting together in Adelaide?

WaTo Consulting does. We design and build the site, register the domain, host it on our own Australian servers and look after it afterwards, all from Adelaide.

Do I have to host with you if you build my site?

No. It is simpler if we host it, because we know the setup, but the site is yours and can go to any host that suits the platform it was built on. Our guide to choosing web hosting covers what to look for.

Will the domain be in my name?

Yes. We register and manage it for you, and you remain the registrant. If you ever leave, the domain goes with you.

What does hosting include?

cPanel, SSD storage, free SSL, email accounts on your domain and daily offsite backups, all on Australian servers. Some sites need more, such as WordPress hosting or a VPS, and we will tell you when that applies.

Do you do WordPress web hosting in Adelaide?

Yes, in two forms. WordPress hosting gives your site a fast Australian home that you manage. Managed WordPress hosting adds updates, security monitoring and tuning, handled by us.

Can I move my existing website to you?

Yes, and the move is free. We copy the site and email across, test it on our servers and switch DNS when you are ready, so there is no gap in service.

Do you offer hosting for agencies and web designers?

Yes. Reseller hosting gives you WHM to create a separate cPanel for each client, on Australian servers, under your own brand. You set your prices and deal with your clients. We run the servers, backups and security behind you.

What happens if my site goes down?

Call (08) 7123 0805. Because we run the servers, we can look at the host and the site together instead of passing you to another company.

Related services

Guides on this topic

Want one supplier for the whole website?

Call (08) 7123 0805 or book a call. Tell us where your domain, site and email are now and we will map out what to keep, move or rebuild.

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No two businesses are the same, so every plan and price we list is a starting point. We shape it around yours, and keep it simple.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

How do your plans and pricing work?

Whatever suits you: a fixed contract, a monthly retainer, prepaid blocks of hours, or simple hourly rates. You pick the model that fits your business, and we keep it transparent with no surprise bills.

How quickly do you respond?

You talk to a real person, not a call queue, and we're usually in contact within a few business hours. Urgent outages come first, and in metro Adelaide those are often seen the same day. Remote support is Australia-wide. Timing depends on the job and your agreement: see our service levels.

Do you only do IT support?

No. IT & Digital, cyber security, websites & hosting, business solutions and currency equipment, all from one local team. One number to call.

What does it cost?

Managed IT is typically $80 to $200 per user per month. One-off help is $115 an hour remote or $180 an hour on site. Prices are ex GST. See our rates.

Do you support businesses outside Adelaide?

Yes. We're Adelaide-based with on-site visits across South Australia, remote support Australia-wide, and we fly in to clients in Darwin, Brisbane and elsewhere for planned work.

Will you work with our existing IT person?

Absolutely. We often co-manage, taking on monitoring, security and after-hours cover alongside your in-house team.

Why we're different

Not your typical IT company

We keep it simple, and fix things so they stay fixed, instead of patching them today.

A typical IT company
WaTo Consulting
You wait in a call queue
A real person on the WaTo team answers
One rigid plan, take it or leave it
Contract, retainer, blocks or hourly: your choice
Patch it today, deal with it again later
Fix the root cause, and what it could cause next
Jargon and over-engineering
Kept simple and explained in plain English
IT only, you juggle other vendors
IT, cyber, web, business & currency under one roof
Hosting resold from someone else
Our own Australian hosting, run by us
WaTo character, happy to help

Still not sure what you need?

Tell us what's slowing you down and we'll point you to the right fix. You're a partner, not a client.

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Why clients choose us

Trusted by Adelaide business since 2001

The WaTo team
Real people in Adelaide, not a call queue
  1. SA Construct · client from day one
    Our whole IT structure is with WaTo Consulting for the simple reason that there's no sales spiel, no waiting in line on the phone, and always an effective, quick result when needed.
  2. Wato

    From day one and still going 🤝

  3. Enzo's at Home · client since 2001
    WaTo has been assisting our company since 2001. Always punctual, trustworthy, honest, and can be relied on to get the job done.
  4. Wato

    Time flies when you're having fun 🙌

  5. Real estate business · client from 2010
    WaTo looked after IT for our property management business from 2010. We grew dramatically in that time and WaTo was instrumental in keeping all our IT in order, with smooth upgrades.
  6. Alyx

    Loved being part of the growth 📈

  7. Hospitality venue
    In a busy, large hospitality venue with constant IT issues, WaTo is an incredible asset. If WaTo's called with an issue, they're often here within the hour.
  8. Lee

    On my way 🚗

  9. Accounting practice
    WaTo has been invaluable in moving us from Outlook to Gmail and teaching us the other Google products. Friendly, approachable and easily understood. We've even brought WaTo in to help one of our own clients migrate.
  10. Lee

    Happy to help your clients too 🤝

  11. CRS · client since 2011
    Our data is the backbone of our company, and we sleep easy at night knowing it's safe and secure. Whenever we have an IT problem, WaTo understands how crippling downtime is and is quick to act.
  12. Alyx

    Backups checked. Sleep easy 😴

  13. Lasers in Medicine
    WaTo's IT expertise streamlined our medical practice, reduced operating costs and simplified our backups. 100% quality customer service to small business.
  14. Wato

    Small business is our thing 💪

  15. Engineering company
    Wato, or "DJ WaTo" as he's known to us, has become like family. He always goes above and beyond, with a few good solutions to our ever-demanding needs.
  16. Wato

    🎧 DJ WaTo, at your service

  17. City cafe, multiple locations
    WaTo set up our point of sale and internet. They always answered my calls and could even troubleshoot problems over the phone. Very professional. Thank you, WaTo!
  18. Lee

    Always happy to pick up 📞

  19. Printing industry · client since 2013
    Our business relies on discipline and attention to detail, which is exactly why we've relied on WaTo since 2013. Their knowledge and personal attention give us peace of mind in every area of our operation.
  20. Alyx

    Detail is our thing too 🔍

  21. Genmed 480
    We feel extremely lucky to have WaTo look after our computers. Easy to talk with, explains things in plain terms instead of jargon, and never pushes us to upgrade to the latest and greatest.
  22. Lee

    No jargon, promise 🙂

  23. Alex, 30 Acres · client since 2021
    If you're anything like us, IT is very daunting! WaTo took away the hassle and stress of setting up our brand new restaurant and installed our point of sale. Timely, efficient and a reasonable price. Highly recommended!
  24. Wato

    30 Acres, still the freshest food ever! 🍽️

  25. AV industry
    WaTo delivers for our standard office admin and as a consultant for integrating audio, visual and lighting products into the IT world. Problems are dealt with swiftly to avoid downtime.
  26. Lee

    Lights, camera, uptime 🎬

  27. Cummins Allison (CPI) · client since 2014
    Their ability to grasp and apply product-specific technical process has allowed us to meet all customer KPIs and offer value-added services.
  28. Alyx

    KPIs met. Keep counting 💵

  29. Allied health practice
    When the medical diary crashes, that's an all-out emergency. It happened three times in one year, and each time WaTo fixed it in under 10 minutes. Personal, reliable and fast.
  30. Alyx

    Diary's back up ✅

  31. Sports industry · client since 2015
    We've used WaTo since 2015. Before that, other providers made things difficult. WaTo is prompt, upfront and very reliable, and has saved us heaps!
  32. Lee

    Glad we could save you heaps 💸

  33. Sole owner-operator
    WaTo moved my site to a new server and set up secure, reliable email and hosting, so I could get on with what I do best. I'd send anyone to WaTo for all their wizardry needs.
  34. Wato

    Wizardry on tap 🪄

  35. Recreation industry
    WaTo did an amazing job setting up the audio and visual in our new business, and fantastic work migrating email accounts and managing our domains. Service is A+.
  36. Lee

    A+ right back at you ⭐

  37. Small home business
    Doesn't matter how small your business is, we all need help with IT and digital. WaTo makes me feel like BIG business.
  38. Alyx

    Small business, big support 🚀

  39. Mike Roberts
    As a non-geek, I appreciate that WaTo's always got my back and never makes me feel I'm imposing when I ring out of hours. Looking for someone local and reliable? WaTo's who you call!
  40. Wato

    Anytime, Mike 👍

Who we work with

Our story

Built in Adelaide, since 2001

WaTo Consulting was founded by John Watson in Adelaide in 2001. Over two decades it's earned a name for tailored work across a wide range of industries, helping businesses of every size run more smoothly, work more efficiently and grow steadily, without blowing the budget or disrupting the day-to-day. Rumour has it the story starts much earlier, with a young Wato on his grandfather's knee in front of a Commodore 64, learning to code in BASIC.

Emma Watson (née Dickenson) was part of the story for a stage along the way. She brought real estate and property management expertise, and a clear view of where the business could go: growing it, bringing in new systems and fresh thinking, and lifting the standard of how things are done. WaTo has been through plenty of shapes and stages since, but one thing she helped sharpen has never changed: being consistent for the client is a must.

Today the work runs from set-price plans to one-off builds, across IT & Digital, Cyber, Business, Currency and Web. The prices are a starting point, and each job is still fitted to what the client actually needs. Over the years those areas have come together under one roof at WaTo Consulting: one team working to one standard, with Wato still setting the direction.

When you work with us, you're a partner, not just a client.

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