What Net Search does

Net Search is a Perth-based, full-service digital marketing agency founded in 2010 that delivers custom web design, search engine optimisation, Google Ads management, and social media advertising to Australian small and medium-sized businesses. The firm operates with a small in-house team of three named practitioners (James Campbell, Jonathan Cream, and Prabesh Manandhar) and uses a direct developer-to-client communication model with no account managers or outsourced delivery.

The company's technology stack is built around mainstream content and commerce platforms rather than proprietary systems: WordPress with the Elementor page builder for custom websites, WooCommerce and Shopify for eCommerce builds, plus standard integrations for payment gateways (PayPal, Stripe, Eway) and analytics (Google Analytics, Google My Business, Google Merchant Centre). Google Ads management is the highest-credentialed capability, with Premier Partner status achieved and renewed across 2024, 2025, and 2026, placing the firm in the top 3% of Australian Google Ads agencies. All websites are custom-coded from scratch rather than template-based, and SEO campaigns emphasise on-page, off-page, local, and technical optimisation with monthly performance reporting.

The business model combines three professional-services revenue streams: project-based web design and development (one-time billing), monthly SEO retainers (subscription), and time-based Google Ads management fees (monthly). Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly disclosed, all services carry no lock-in contracts, and Google ad spend is billed directly by Google to the client, with Net Search only charging a management fee for campaign labour. Lead generation relies on the firm's own organic SEO rankings, content marketing, Google reviews (5.0 stars across 24 reviews), and the Premier Partner badge rather than paid advertising or outbound sales.

Name

Net Search

Legal name

Net Search

Website

https://netsearch.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Perth-based digital marketing agency founded in 2010 serving Australian SMBs with custom web design, SEO, Google Ads management, and social media advertising, delivered in-house by a three-person team with no lock-in contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Marketing Services

NAICS

Advertising Agencies (541810)

SIC

Services-Advertising Agencies (7311)

akta.pro primary industry

Search Engine Marketing (SEM) / Paid Search (PPC) Management (MPAAACAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

E-commerce SEO (Category/Product SEO, Merchant Feeds) (BPAFAJAE)

Keywords

• Web design services
• Search engine optimization
• Google Ads management
• Social media advertising
• Digital marketing agency

Headquarters

HQ city

Ascot

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Google Ads management fees: Charges a management fee for Google Ads campaigns based on the amount of time spent working on the campaign. No percentage-of-budget or lock-in contract model. Google budget is charged directly by Google on the client's nominated credit card for complete transparency.
2. Web design and development services: Custom web design and development services billed as project-based work. Websites are built from scratch and priced based on scope and requirements. Services include web design, eCommerce, WordPress, and custom development.
3. SEO services: SEO campaigns with no lock-in contracts. Pricing based on scope of work and time invested. Monthly reporting on keyword rankings, traffic, and campaign performance. Free SEO audit offered as lead generation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Net Search is a Perth-based digital marketing agency that builds custom websites and delivers SEO, Google Ads, and social media advertising campaigns for local businesses. The agency provides end-to-end digital services including web design and development, search engine optimization, paid search and display advertising, social media marketing, and ongoing website maintenance and support.

Product overview

Net Search is a full-service digital marketing agency offering a comprehensive suite of services built around three core pillars: Web Design & Development, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), and Digital Advertising (Google Ads & Social Media). Their web design offering includes custom WordPress websites, Shopify and WooCommerce e-commerce stores, mobile-friendly responsive design, and user experience optimization—all built in-house. Their SEO services span on-page optimization, off-page/link building, local SEO, and Google My Business optimization. Their advertising services include Google Ads management (search, display, shopping, and remarketing) across Google's network, plus social media advertising on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. All work is carried out in-house by a small experienced team with direct client-developer communication. The company positions itself as a Google Premier Partner (top 3% of Australian agencies) offering transparent pricing with no lock-in contracts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Web Design and Development
• Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
• Google Ads Management
• Social Media Advertising
• Website Maintenance

Quantifiable outcome

• 150% traffic increase for Perth Plumbing Co.
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers27 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• GooglecoreTechnology or IntegrationNet Search is a Google Premier Partner (2024, 2025, 2026), placing them within the elite top 3% of Google Ads agencies in Australia. This partnership enables the company to manage Google Ads campaigns for clients with recognised expertise and access to Google's partner resources and support.
• WordPresscoreTechnology or IntegrationNet Search builds websites using WordPress, the world's most popular content management system powering over 60 million sites. The company specialises in custom WordPress development using Elementor page builder.
• WooCommercecoreTechnology or IntegrationWooCommerce is a free, open-source eCommerce plugin for WordPress, powering over 3 million online stores. Net Search uses WooCommerce as one of its primary eCommerce platform options for building client websites.
• ShopifycoreTechnology or IntegrationShopify is a digital subscription-based eCommerce platform powering over 1 million online stores. Net Search builds Shopify stores for clients seeking a simple initial setup for their online store.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Wix: Global website builder platform serving SMBs with DIY site creation plus optional marketing services. Comparable on SMB web design end-market, though competes as a substitute rather than a service peer.
• Web.com: Large established web services platform offering website building, hosting, and digital marketing at scale. Comparable end-customer use case (SMB web presence + marketing) but delivered through a self-service platform model rather than bespoke services.
• GoDaddy: Large SMB-focused web services provider offering domains, hosting, website builders, and digital marketing tools. Comparable SMB end-customer, but competes as a broad platform incumbent rather than a bespoke agency.
• Squarespace: Premium website builder targeting SMBs and creatives with design-led templates. Represents the platform-side substitute for Net Search's custom web design offering.

Direct peers

• Supple Digital: Australian web design and development agency offering custom WordPress, Shopify, and digital marketing services. Directly comparable on web design pillar and Australian SMB focus.
• StudioHawk: Australian specialist SEO agency serving SMB and enterprise clients. Directly comparable on SEO service depth, Australian client base, and case-study-driven sales motion.
• King Kong Digital: Australian performance marketing agency offering SEO, PPC, and web design with a strong results-oriented sales approach. Comparable on SMB target segment and integrated digital service mix.
• Online Marketing Gurus: Australian full-service digital marketing agency offering SEO, Google Ads, social media advertising, and web design to SMBs. Comparable in service mix, SMB target market, and Australia-wide delivery model.
• First Page: Australian digital marketing agency offering SEO, Google Ads, and social media services. Comparable across service offering, SMB positioning, and Australian geographic footprint.

Regional players

• BlueSoap: Perth-based digital agency offering web design, SEO, and digital marketing to local Western Australian businesses. Most direct geographic peer, competing in the same Perth SMB segment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/net-search

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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