From Industrial Estate to Digital Excellence: Why Coolum's Trade Businesses Need Strong Online Presence in 2024

Picture this: It's 6:30am at The Deck Café, and the morning trade convoy is rolling in. Utes lined up like dominoes, tradies comparing jobs, and that one persistent bush turkey trying to score someone's breakfast leftovers. Just another morning in Coolum Industrial Estate.

But here's the thing - while you're enjoying that first coffee of the day, potential customers from Noosa to Maroochydore are already Googling for services you offer. And if your business isn't showing up online? Well, that's about as useful as a screen door on a submarine.

The Changing Face of Coolum Industrial Estate

Remember when the estate was just a handful of manufacturing sheds and that one guy who somehow managed to get lost despite there being basically two roads? (We've all been that guy, let's be honest). These days, it's transformed into a proper business hub, complete with CrossFit warriors, craft brewers, and yes, still plenty of those blue-roofed sheds we use for directions.

Why Your Industrial Estate Business Needs to Level Up Online

Let's face it - the David Low Way bypass means fewer eyeballs on your signage. And while word of mouth is still gold around here, the reality is that most people's first stop is Google, not the pub (though the pub's still a close second).

Here's what your competitors already know:

• Sea-changers from down south expect to find you online first
• Local builders want to check out your work before they call
• Everyone wants to read reviews before committing
• Nobody wants to play "guess the opening hours" anymore

What Makes a Ripper Trade Business Website?

First up, it needs to work as smoothly as your favorite ute. That means:

• Loading faster than a tradie can spot a dodgy DIY job
• Looking good on phones (because let's be honest, that's where everyone is)
• Making it dead easy to get in touch
• Showing off your best work without the waffle

Check Out What We Do

See some of the websites we've built that deliver real results

Yaweh Acres

Colin had struggled for two years with other agencies that couldn't deliver his vision for horse float rentals and whole foods e-commerce. We successfully built an integrated platform that combines both rental bookings and online shopping, bringing his unique farm-to-family business online.

E-commerce

Equipment Rental

Agriculture

From $299/mo

LoveMeKnot Bridal

The owner of LoveMeKnot Bridal was passionate about her craft but strapped for time, struggling with a complicated Wix website. We built a streamlined solution with both online booking and e-commerce, freeing her to focus on what she loves.

E-commerce

Booking System

Bridal

From $299/mo

DeckIt

DeckIt wanted a website that would help them stand out and attract more customers — not just look good, but work hard for their business. We partnered with them to create a clean, modern site that's easy to navigate, showcases their work beautifully, and makes it simple for customers to get in touch. Now, DeckIt has a website that helps them connect with more people and grow with confidence.

Construction

Landing Page

From $120/mo

The Local Edge

Being a trade business in Coolum Industrial Estate isn't just about having a shed and a sign anymore. You're competing with operations from Kunda Park to Noosaville. But you've got something they don't - you're part of the Coolum community.

. Because when someone's air con dies in the middle of summer, they want the local expert, not some random from two suburbs over.

Speaking of Getting Found...

You might have the skills of a master craftsman, but if your online presence is shakier than a learner driver on a hill start, you're missing out on serious business. And in an area growing as fast as Coolum, that's about as smart as wearing thongs on a construction site.