iOnline
Nerang agency with 25 years of web builds, SEO and Google Ads for Gold Coast firms
- Founded
- 2000
- Team size
- 11-50
- Headquarters
- Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
- Hourly rate
- $200–$300/hr
- Avg. cost
- Retainers recommended from about AUD $2,000/month, 6-24 month terms
Overview
About iOnline
iOnline is a Gold Coast digital agency based in Nerang that has operated since 2000. It builds websites and custom software, and runs SEO, Google, Meta and LinkedIn ads, email and social for trades, health, legal and marine businesses. It grew partly by acquiring local agencies including Digital Dreams, Ozeclick and Buzzword.
iOnline is a Gold Coast digital agency headquartered on Lawrence Drive in Nerang. It began in 2000, during the dot-com era, building AdSense websites, and has grown in steps since: it acquired web developer Digital Dreams in 2007, CMS and hosting business Ozeclick in 2014 (when it began offering SEO), launched Google Ads management in 2016, and bought local hosting and SEO agency Buzzword in 2022. Social media followed in 2023 and a rebrand in mid-2024. Director Jason Deacon and general manager Shaia Deacon lead a team of around a dozen people on the about page; Clutch lists 10 to 49 staff.
The offer is broad. iOnline builds websites, writes copy and runs UX and CRO work, then handles SEO (including local and AI-focused SEO), Google, Meta, LinkedIn and Microsoft ads, content, email and CRM. Unusually for a Gold Coast SEO agency, it also does custom software, app and API development, so clients can bundle integrations with their marketing. Retainers run 6 to 24 months, and the agency suggests a monthly budget of at least AUD $2,000.
Its named clients are mostly local and regional: luxury boat builder Riviera Australia, Pacific Patios, The Driving School, TradePro, BOS Oceansport and DockPro. Case studies on its site describe 600+ leads in six months for Cheapie Car Rental and 2,860 hours a year saved for Mr Wombat Cleaning Services through automation. It holds Google Partner, Klaviyo and CallRail partner status.
The trade-off is independent proof. Clutch confirms the business and its Nerang address but shows no reviews, and no awards are listed. Buyers should ask for references, but for Gold Coast firms wanting a stable, long-running local team that can build and market a site, iOnline is a credible option.
What they do
Services
- Website design and development
- SEO, local SEO and AI SEO
- Google, Meta, LinkedIn and Microsoft Ads
- Content strategy and copywriting
- Email marketing and CRM consulting
- Custom software, app and API development
- Social media management
- Photography and video
Specializations
Industries served
Ideal client
Who they help
Gold Coast and South East Queensland businesses that want a long-established local team to own their website, search and ads, including firms that need custom web software or integrations alongside marketing.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Operating since 2000, with a documented history of acquisitions and service expansion
- Named Gold Coast clients such as Riviera Australia and Pacific Patios
- Reported 600+ website leads in six months for Cheapie Car Rental
- In-house software, app and API development alongside marketing
- Google Partner, Klaviyo and CallRail partner credentials
Cons
- No public Clutch or G2 reviews found
- No industry awards listed
- Clutch hourly band of $200–$300 is high for the local SMB market
Pricing
Notable clients
Common questions
FAQ
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What services does iOnline offer?
iOnline offers Website design and development, SEO, local SEO and AI SEO, Google, Meta, LinkedIn and Microsoft Ads, Content strategy and copywriting, Email marketing and CRM consulting, Custom software, app and API development, and more.
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Where is iOnline based?
iOnline is headquartered in Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and works with clients remotely worldwide.
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How much does iOnline cost?
iOnline operates on a monthly retainer model, with an hourly rate of $200–$300/hr, a minimum engagement of $1,000, typical costs of Retainers recommended from about AUD $2,000/month, 6-24 month terms.
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Who is iOnline best for?
Gold Coast and South East Queensland businesses that want a long-established local team to own their website, search and ads, including firms that need custom web software or integrations alongside marketing.
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What industries does iOnline serve?
iOnline serves clients in Allied health, Trades and electricians, Legal services, Marine and boat building, Construction, Car rental and services.
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How big is iOnline and when was it founded?
iOnline was founded in 2000 and has a team of 11-50 people.
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How do I contact iOnline?
You can visit ionline.com.au, or email hello@ionline.com.au, or call 1800 466 546.
Editor’s take
Suited to Gold Coast SMBs wanting one durable local partner for website, SEO and ads, especially if custom development is involved. Buyers who want strong third-party review evidence or a pure SEO specialist should compare alternatives.
