Melbourne's Webflow studio that builds for the long run.
Dot The i Studio is a Webflow Certified Partner based in Melbourne. We design and build bespoke websites and Webflow–Shopify integrations for Melbourne businesses — then stay on to make sure they keep working.
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We treat websites as infrastructure. Not deliverables.
Most agencies build your site, hand it over, and move on. We do the opposite. Every site we build is designed to evolve — to improve with your business rather than date alongside it.
That means we take on fewer projects, work directly with every client, and think carefully about what each website actually needs to do. We're not chasing volume. We're building things that last.
It also means we're selective about who we work with. If you're looking for a quick build at the lowest price, we're probably not your best option. If you want a website that earns its place as a business asset over the next three to five years, we should talk.
Why we build on Webflow — and why it matters for your Melbourne business.
Webflow gives us something no other platform does: the ability to build custom, design-led websites with a CMS that your team can actually use. No plugin maintenance. No security headaches. No developer dependency for every small change.
For businesses that want editorial control without sacrificing design quality — and for sites that need to scale — it's consistently the right call.
We're a Webflow Certified Partner, which means we build to the platform's highest standards. If you want the full picture on why we chose Webflow over WordPress and what that means in practice, that's covered here.
Some of our Melbourne work
A selection of projects for Melbourne businesses — each with a different brief, the same attention.
Nartarsha Bamblett
Indigenous Leadership & Advocacy, Melbourne Nartarsha is an Indigenous leadership consultant, keynote speaker, and cultural changemaker. Her digital platform needed to carry real weight — representing her practice with the seriousness and warmth it deserves. We built a site that functions as both a professional platform and a storytelling space, designed to evolve as her work does.
Pando Society
Health & Wellness, Elwood Pando Society is a holistic wellness centre offering chiropractic care, yoga, pilates, sauna, ice bath therapies, and an in-house café. We designed and built their Webflow site with seamless booking integration — first with Mindbody, then evolving to Momence as the business grew. The site has scaled alongside them, adding a Health Hub blog and expanded services since launch. That's the evolution piece in practice.
Ready Vet Go
Veterinary / Pet Care, Melbourne Ready Vet Go provides emergency mobile vet services and pet ambulance transport across Melbourne. When founders Paul and Nic came to us in late 2024, the brief was clear: a fast-growing business needed a website that could serve two distinct audiences — pet owners and vet referrers — without confusion. We redesigned and rebuilt their Webflow site with dual-audience navigation, a dynamic location finder, and a CMS architecture built to scale as they expand.
Jim's Removals
Moving & Logistics, Melbourne Jim's Removals is part of the Jim's Group family, offering full-service moving, storage, packing, and boxes across Melbourne. Founders Sylvia and Danny came to us with a dated WordPress site that wasn't reflecting the quality of their service. We redesigned and rebuilt in Webflow — modernising the experience, leading with lifestyle photography, and building a CMS-driven foundation that gives the team full control as their business grows.
What we do for Melbourne businesses
We offer three core services, each designed around the long-term health of your website rather than the event of a launch.
Bespoke Webflow websites
Custom-designed, custom-built websites on Webflow. No templates, no shortcuts. Every project starts with understanding what the site needs to do — then building toward that, not around it. More on how we build.
Webflow + Shopify integrations
For Melbourne businesses that need the design freedom of Webflow and the commercial reliability of Shopify. We connect both platforms so your brand experience and your store work together. More on Webflow–Shopify.
Website Evolution (ongoing)
What happens after launch matters more than most agencies let on. Our ongoing Website Evolution service keeps your site improving — adding content, refining performance, responding to how your business changes. Most of our Melbourne clients stay with us after launch. That's by design. More on Website Evolution.
Questions we hear from Melbourne businesses
Do you only work with Melbourne clients?
No — we work with businesses across Australia and New Zealand, and occasionally internationally. But Melbourne is our home base, and a meaningful portion of our work comes from here. If you're in Melbourne and want to meet in person, that's an option.
How much does a Webflow website cost in Melbourne?
Most professional Webflow builds sit between AUD $15,000 and $50,000+, depending on scope, complexity, and whether you need CMS, integrations, or custom functionality. We provide detailed proposals with clear line items before anything starts. If you want the honest breakdown on costs and timelines, this article covers it — no fluff.
What's the difference between using DTI and a larger agency?
You work directly with us — Alec and Jamie — from first conversation to post-launch. No account managers passing messages. No junior developers on your build. That directness changes the quality of the work and the speed of the relationship. We're a small, senior studio by choice, not by circumstance.
Can you migrate our existing site to Webflow?
Yes. We've migrated sites from WordPress and other platforms into Webflow — including Jim's Removals, which moved from a dated WordPress build to a scalable Webflow site. Migration is often a good opportunity to rethink structure and content, not just replicate what exists.
Working with a Melbourne business on your next website?
If you're planning a new Webflow build, a migration, or want to evolve a site that's stopped serving you — tell us what you're working on. We'll come back with honest thinking and, if it's a good fit, a clear proposal.