About Modernroute

We design high-performance websites for Australian businesses — WordPress, ecommerce and custom responsive builds with strategic UX for Sydney, Melbourne and nationwide.

Founded in Sydney, Modernroute focuses on measurable outcomes: conversions, accessibility, and fast-loading interfaces tailored for local markets.

Studio workspace

Our values

We prioritise clarity, accessibility, and measurable results. Our team blends design craft with technical excellence, ensuring sites are secure, optimised and easy to manage.

  • Accessible by design — WCAG-aware interfaces.
  • Performance-first — fast load and low maintenance.
  • Australian focus — AEST support and local SEO.
Our portfolio
Design sketches

Custom websites

Tailored designs with scalable CMS and performance tuning for Australian audiences.

WordPress & CMS

Flexible WordPress builds with training and handover for non-technical teams.

Ecommerce

Conversion-focused stores with secure checkout, inventory management and optimisation.

Ecommerce project screenshot

Locations we serve

Sydney, Melbourne, and remote projects Australia-wide. We adapt timezones and communications for effective project delivery.

Founder
Alex Morgan
Founder & Lead Designer

Alex leads strategy and design with 12+ years of building Australian websites for SMEs and retailers.

The team

Cross-functional team of designers, developers and product thinkers focused on practical outcomes: traffic, conversions and sustainable maintenance.

UX & Research

User journeys, testing and accessibility audits.

Frontend Engineering

Responsive builds, performance optimisation, and animations.

Backend & Integrations

WordPress architecture, APIs and ecommerce integrations.

Support & Training

Documentation, CMS training and post-launch support packages.

Selected case studies

Case study: retailer
Retailer redesign

Improved checkout flow and reduced cart abandonment by 27%.

Case study: services
Services site

Lead generation increase through clearer information architecture.

Case study: B2B platform
B2B platform

Custom integrations and role-based dashboards for enterprise clients.

Our process

A clear, phase-driven approach helps projects finish on time and on budget.

DiscoveryResearch, goals, scope and KPIs.
DesignWireframes, visual design and prototyping.
BuildDevelopment, QA and staging review.
LaunchDeployment, monitoring and analytics setup.
SupportTraining, updates and optimisation retained.

Typical timeline

Small sites: 4–6 weeks. Ecommerce and custom platforms: 8–16+ weeks depending on integrations.

FAQ

Yes — we offer monthly maintenance plans and on-demand support for Australian clients, with priority SLAs available.

We audit existing sites, propose secure upgrade paths, and can migrate content or rebuild components as needed.

Small brochure sites often start from AUD 6k–10k; ecommerce and custom platforms vary widely — we scope to your KPIs and constraints.

Careers & internships

We're open to enquiries from designers and developers in Sydney and Melbourne. Send a brief portfolio link via our Contacts page.

Team at work