Phil Kurth

Expert WordPress Development, Hosting, & Support

Build your business with a trusted WordPress expert

For nearly 20 years, I've worked alongside business owners, consultants, and in-house teams to create high-performing WordPress websites. I bring deep technical knowledge, cutting edge tooling, and a skillset that you won't find anywhere else.

Phil Kurth - Web designer & developer in Geelong
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Some kind words,
from some kind people

Phil has built me a number of sites in a variety of industries and his work is always spot on! They look great and work smoothly, the back-ends he sets up are quick and easy to use (even for someone with my limited website experience) and ongoing support is always amazing. Phil is one of my all time fav professional collaborators.

Justin Dellicastelli, Owner of Bower Bird CPD
Justin Dellicastelli
Owner, Bower Bird CPD

I was referred to Phil when starting my business. Phil went above and beyond in helping me establish my online presence - he is easy to approach, professional and knowledgeable beyond belief.

Amanda Mayoh, Founder of Mill End Legal
Amanda Mayoh
Founder, Mill End Legal

Phil recently completed a full website re-hash and online quote, booking and payment system. We provided our outline and rate template which Phil put into practice without the need for constant questioning. He knew and understood the final outcome requirement and made it work. We've already put him to task on another project.

Alastair Beaumont, Managing Director of Suncoast Express
Alastair Beaumont
Managing Director, Suncoast Express

We've hired Phil for a series of technical development and design projects and each time we are impressed with the outcome. Phil is responsive, technically proficient, creative and he just gets it. We'll continue to work with Phil for our design and development work, highly recommended.

William Smith, Owner of Macedon Digital
William Smith
Owner, Macedon Digital

I've worked with Phil on multiple Kadeo client projects, it was a refreshing experience like I've never had with contractors. He has the technical and real world skills required to be a self starter while being a team player. This helps my clients achieve the outcomes they are looking for. If you want cheap keep going to fiver... if you never want to go to fiver (or anywhere else) again contact Phil!

Shaun Deans, Outcome Guru at Kadeo
Shaun Deans
Outcome Guru, Kadeo

Good web
design
is a process.

A thorough, strategic process eliminates guesswork and ensures your website is built with intent. No skipped steps or loose ends -- just a well-defined path to a strong web presence that drives results.

1

Strategy

Clearly defined goals, keywords & structure form the foundation of a solid website.

2

Design

A beautiful design that complements your brand fosters respect & trust from visitors.

3

Development

A system built with modern tools & conversion tracking provides agility & flexibility to pivot on demand.

4

Support

Continual maintenance, monitoring & support keep your website relevant, secure & running perfectly.

Frequently asked questions

I provide end-to-end WordPress services including custom website design and development, bespoke plugin development, WooCommerce e-commerce builds, managed hosting on high-performance Sydney servers, and ongoing support and maintenance plans. I also build custom web applications with Laravel and React for businesses that have outgrown off-the-shelf tools.

Your site runs on a high-performance server in Sydney that I personally provision, secure, and monitor. This includes automated backups, proactive security layers, performance optimisation, SSL certificates, and incident response. Unlike shared hosting, your server environment is configured specifically for your site's needs, and you deal directly with me, not a support queue.

Every project starts with a strategy phase where we define goals, audience, and scope. From there I move into design, then development, then launch, with feedback loops at each stage. I don't disappear for weeks and come back with a surprise. You'll see progress regularly and have the opportunity to steer the direction throughout. After launch, I provide ongoing support and maintenance to keep everything running smoothly.

Absolutely. While I'm based in Geelong, I work with clients across Australia and internationally. Most of my collaboration happens remotely via video calls, email, and project management tools. I've been working this way for years and it works really well. The quality of communication matters more than physical proximity.

Yes. I help businesses identify where AI genuinely adds value, whether that's a custom chatbot trained on your content, automated workflows that process enquiries or documents, or intelligent features built into your existing systems. I focus on practical applications that solve real problems, not AI for the sake of it. Get in touch and we can talk through what might work for your situation.

Need a website?
Let's talk.

From website design & SEO through to custom WordPress plugin development. I transform ideas into dynamic, engaging, and high-performing solutions.

Phil Kurth, web designer and developer in Geelong