Website design

Nice idea — Narooma really needs something like this
I’ll give you a practical, build-ready website blueprint, plus a simple structure and example content, so this could be handed straight to a developer or built cheaply with Webflow / WordPress / Squarespace.

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1. Website Purpose (clear & simple)

Goal:
Help locals and visitors quickly find trusted local trades in the Narooma area and request quotes or leave reviews.

Target users:
• Homeowners & renters
• Holiday home owners
• Real estate & strata managers
• Tourists with urgent trade needs

Core actions:
1. Find a trade
2. Request a quote
3. Leave a review

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2. Website Name & Domain Ideas
• Narooma Trades
• Local Trades Narooma
• South Coast Trades Hub
• Narooma Trade Finder

Example domains:
• naroomatrades.com.au
• localtradesnarooma.com.au

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3. Site Structure (Simple & Clean)

Main Navigation
• Home
• Find a Trade
• Leave a Review
• About
• Contact

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4. Homepage (What users see first)

Hero Section

Headline:

Find Trusted Local Trades in Narooma

Subtext:

Plumbers, electricians, builders, landscapers and more — all local, all reviewed.

Primary CTA:
Get a Quote
Browse Trades

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Trade Categories (Clickable)
• Plumbers
•. Electricians
• Builders
• Landscapers
• Air Conditioning
• Painters
• Tilers
• Cleaning Services
• Removalists

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How It Works (3 steps)
1. Choose a trade
2. Send a quick quote request
3. Get contacted directly by local professionals

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Featured Local Trades

Show 3–6 local businesses with:
• Logo
• Trade type
• Star rating
• “Request Quote” button

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5. Trade Listing Page (Core Feature)

Example: Plumbers in Narooma

Each listing shows:

Business Name
Rating (from reviews)
Service Area (Narooma / Tilba / Bermagui etc.)

Details Section:
• Services offered
• Years in business
• Licence number (if applicable)
• Emergency services (Yes/No)
• Insurance (Yes/No)

CTA Buttons:
• Request Quote
• View Reviews

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6. Individual Trade Profile Page

This builds trust

Sections:
• Business overview
• Services
• Photo gallery (optional)
• Reviews
• Contact details (phone hidden if you want leads to go via form)

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7. Quote Request Lead Form (Very Important)

Simple Quote Form (Universal)

Fields:
• Full Name
• Email
• Phone Number
• Suburb
• Type of Trade (dropdown)
• Job Description (text box)
• Urgency (Urgent / This week / Flexible)
• Consent checkbox

CTA:
Request Quotes

Form submissions go to:
• Admin email
• Optional: routed to selected trades

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8. Review & Feedback System

Leave a Review Page

Fields:
• Trade Business Name
• Star Rating (1–5)
• Review Text
• Would you recommend? (Yes/No)
• First name only (privacy)

Reviews moderated before publishing (important legally).

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9. About Page (Build Local Credibility)

Key messaging:
• Locally focused
• Supporting Narooma businesses
• Independent & community-driven
• Helping locals find reliable services faster

Example tone:

Narooma Trades was built to support our local community by connecting residents and visitors with trusted local professionals.

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10. Contact Page
• General enquiry form
• Email address
• Optional phone number
• “Are you a local trade? List your business” CTA

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11. Monetisation Options (Optional, Later)

You don’t need this day one, but it’s smart:
• Free basic listings
• Paid featured listings
• Subscription for trades (monthly)
• Pay-per-lead model

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12. Tech Stack (Simple & Affordable)

Easiest Options
• WordPress + Elementor
• Webflow
• Squarespace (basic version)

Must-have plugins / features
• Form builder (quotes)
• Review moderation
• SEO basics
• Google Maps embed
• Mobile responsive

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13. MVP Timeline (Fast)
• Week 1: Design + structure
• Week 2: Trade onboarding + content
• Week 3: Go live

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14. What I Can Do Next (Your Choice)

I can:
1. Create the full website copy (ready to paste)
2. Design wireframes (page-by-page layout)
3. Build a basic HTML/CSS version
4. Create the exact WordPress setup + plugins
5. Design the quote form + email routing
6. Help with trade onboarding & launch strategy