About Us
Hi there! I'm Sandra.
Your local Canberra-based WordPress web designer helping Australian sole traders and small service-based businesses build, improve and manage professional websites.
What I Do
Sandra Ciminelli | Canberra-based AUSTRALIAN WordPress Freelancer
I partner with Australian small businesses and sole traders to create strategic, user-friendly websites that reflect your brand, are easy to manage and built to support your business as it grows. From training videos to ongoing website care, I'm here to keep your website running smoothly while you focus on your business.
Even though I primarily focus on WordPress and the Divi Theme, I’m not limited to working exclusively with Divi. I’ve also worked with Elementor and a range of other WordPress themes and builders, so I can work with your existing website rather than requiring you to start from scratch.
Brief History
About ACT Websites
ACT Websites was established in May 2015, beginning as a side hustle before growing into a full-time business in 2019.
Today, I work from my home office in the Australian Capital Territory, allowing me to keep my overheads low while providing a personalised, one-on-one service to my clients.
The ACT Websites logo was inspired by the frangipani — a flower often associated with growth, fresh beginnings, warmth and resilience. These qualities reflect how I approach every website project: creating a welcoming, professional online presence that is designed to support your business and grow with you.
Outside Of Work
You'll find me spending time with family, in a pinball tournament, or heading down the coast with my husband.
I love the simple things - Refreshing iced lemon tea drinks, walking barefoot on the warm sand, visiting local cafe's and wandering through local markets while keeping an eye out for another succulent to add to my ever-growing collection. Whenever we can, we load up our electric bikes and explore the coastline, enjoying the slower pace and finding new places along the way.
Your Dream Website
Built for where your business is now — and where it's going
When you're starting out, you want a professional website without committing to more than your business needs. You also want to know that it's yours and that you have control over it.
That's why I build websites with WordPress and Divi — giving you a flexible foundation that can grow with your business.
And as your business gets busier, you don't have to become a website expert or spend your evenings keeping everything up to date.
You can manage the website yourself when you want to, or leave the technical stuff and ongoing updates to me.
You stay in control. Your website can grow with your business. And when you need a hand, I'm here.
Who I Work With
You're likely A Good Fit if...
✓ You're Australian service-based small business, a sole trader, or a WordPress DIYer
✓ You're wanting a professional website that looks great and attracts traffic from searches
✓ You run a local business (e.g. counsellor, cleaner, plumber etc.)
✓ You need someone who can explain things clearly
✓ You want a website that gets looked after the site once you launch
Book a free 15 minute chat - I may be able to help you.
Why Choose Me?
I'm based in Australia, working exclusively with Australian businesses.
You'll work directly with me - no agencies, no jargon, and no being left hanging.
Extensive experience with WordPress and Divi, with hands-on work across many other themes across the years.
I keep things clear, simple and easy to understand from start to finish.
Efficient one-off or ongoing technical support services with fast turnaround times.
I use staging environments, to offer proper workflows and safe testing before major changes go live.
No ongoing hidden control. Your website and all related assets are fully yours upon completion - I retain no ownership rights to any work delivered.
I guide you through setting up your own hosting and domain so that everything is in your name from day one. This ensures the website is fully yours, with no dependency or risk.
Do you have any questions?
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