Adelaide owned and operated, IT & Digital + Web since 2001→

You vibe code it. We build it out.

AI tools make it possible to build a working app in a weekend. Getting it ready for real customers is another job: logins, data, security, backups and somewhere solid to run. Bring us what you've built. We assess it, build out the parts it needs, and run it on our own Australian infrastructure.

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The short answer

Built an app with AI tools like Cursor, Bolt or Replit? WaTo Consulting reads the code and gives you a written report and a fixed quote. Its Adelaide developers then add what real users need, such as security fixes, a proper database, logins and payments, and run it on WaTo's Australian servers with backups and monitoring.

How is this different from hosting?

Our vibe coding hosting puts a finished site online. This is for apps that work as a demo but aren't ready for real users yet. You keep ownership of the idea and the code; we bring the engineering it takes to run safely: a proper database, user accounts, payments, integrations, testing and monitoring.

What we do

Honest assessment

We read the code and tell you what's solid, what's risky and what it will take, in plain English, before any build work.

Security fixes

Hard-coded keys, open endpoints, missing input checks: the things AI tools commonly leave behind.

Build-out

A real database, logins and roles, payments, email, and connections to the systems you already use.

Our infrastructure

Runs on WaTo's own Australian servers, with backups, monitoring and SSL.

Keep vibe coding

We set up a safe way for you to keep changing it with your AI tools without breaking the live version.

Ongoing care

Updates, fixes and new features from developers in Adelaide when the AI hits a wall.

Our work

Custom builds we've taken to production

A mix of the sites we coded and shipped. Click one for the full gallery.

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Loop Dental Co: daytime-office

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Loop Dental Co

Loop Dental Co: built and hosted by WaTo.

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SA Death Festival 2026: daytime-office

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SA Death Festival 2026

SA Death Festival 2026: built and hosted by WaTo.

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Arch Day Surgery: daytime-office

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Arch Day Surgery

Arch Day Surgery: built and hosted by WaTo.

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SAC Facades: daytime-office

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SAC Facades

SAC Facades: built and hosted by WaTo.

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Honey Bun Studio Adelaide: daytime-office

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Honey Bun Studio Adelaide

Honey Bun Studio Adelaide: built and hosted by WaTo.

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Marion Bay Lodge: daytime-office

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Marion Bay Lodge

Marion Bay Lodge: built and hosted by WaTo.

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Marzola: daytime-office

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Marzola

Marzola: built and hosted by WaTo.

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Marzola Hair Skin & Wellness: daytime-office

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Marzola Hair Skin & Wellness

Marzola Hair Skin & Wellness: built and hosted by WaTo.

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Nurturing Independence: daytime-office

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Nurturing Independence

Nurturing Independence: built and hosted by WaTo.

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Who it's for

  • Business owners who built an internal tool with AI and now want the whole team using it.
  • Founders with a prototype that customers are asking to pay for.
  • Teams whose AI-built app works but nobody is sure it's safe.
  • Anyone stuck on the last 20% the AI can't seem to finish.

How it works

  1. Show us what you've built. Share the code or a link to the repo, and tell us who will use it and what it needs to do.
  2. We assess it. A written report: what works, what's risky, and a fixed quote for getting it ready.
  3. We build it out. Security, data, logins and integrations done properly, with you testing along the way.
  4. It goes live on our infrastructure. Hosted in Australia, backed up nightly and monitored.
  5. You keep building. Carry on with your AI tools, and call us when you need a hand.

Why WaTo

  • We use AI coding tools ourselves every day, so we know where they shine and where they cut corners.
  • Our own servers and hosting, so there's no hand-off to a third party when something goes wrong.
  • Fixed quotes after the assessment, so you know the cost before we start.
  • Adelaide owned since 2001.

Vibe code build-out questions

Do I keep ownership of the code?

Yes. It's your code and your idea. We work in your repository, or set one up for you.

Will you rewrite everything?

Only if it's genuinely the cheaper path. Most of the time we keep what works and rebuild the risky parts.

Which AI tools do you work with?

Whatever you used: Cursor, Claude, Bolt, Lovable, Replit, v0 and others. What matters is the code they produced.

What does the assessment cost?

It depends on the size of the app. We'll give you a fixed price for the assessment before we look.

Related

Built something with AI?

Send us the link and a few lines about who it's for. We'll tell you honestly what it needs.

Mon to Fri, 8:30am to 5pm

No two businesses are the same, so nothing we do is off-the-shelf. Every solution is built around yours, and kept simple.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

How do your plans and pricing work?

Whatever suits you: a fixed contract, a monthly retainer, prepaid blocks of hours, or simple hourly rates. You pick the model that fits your business, and we keep it transparent with no surprise bills.

How quickly do you respond?

Fast. You talk to a real person, not a call queue. For urgent issues we're often on-site within the hour across Adelaide, with remote support Australia-wide.

Do you only do IT support?

No. IT & Digital, cyber security, websites & hosting, business solutions and currency equipment, all from one local team. One number to call.

What does it cost?

Managed IT is typically $80 to $200 per user per month. One-off help is $115 an hour remote or $180 an hour on site. Prices are ex GST. See our rates.

Do you support businesses outside Adelaide?

Yes. We're Adelaide-based with on-site visits across South Australia, remote support Australia-wide, and we fly in to clients in Darwin, Brisbane and elsewhere for planned work.

Will you work with our existing IT person?

Absolutely. We often co-manage, taking on monitoring, security and after-hours cover alongside your in-house team.

Why we're different

Not your typical IT company

We keep it simple, and fix things so they stay fixed, instead of patching them today.

A typical IT company
WaTo Consulting
You wait in a call queue
A real person on the WaTo team answers
One rigid plan, take it or leave it
Contract, retainer, blocks or hourly: your choice
Patch it today, deal with it again later
Fix the root cause, and what it could cause next
Jargon and over-engineering
Kept simple and explained in plain English
IT only, you juggle other vendors
IT, cyber, web, business & currency under one roof
Hosting resold from someone else
Our own Australian hosting, run by us
WaTo character, happy to help

Still not sure what you need?

Tell us what's slowing you down and we'll point you to the right fix. You're a partner, not a client.

Call (08) 7123 0805 Email info@wato.com.au
Why clients choose us

Trusted by Adelaide business since 2001

The WaTo team
Real people in Adelaide, not a call queue
  1. SA Construct · client from day one
    Our whole IT structure is with WaTo Consulting for the simple reason that there's no sales spiel, no waiting in line on the phone, and always an effective, quick result when needed.
  2. Wato

    From day one and still going 🤝

  3. Enzo's at Home · client since 2001
    WaTo has been assisting our company since 2001. Always punctual, trustworthy, honest, and can be relied on to get the job done.
  4. Wato

    Time flies when you're having fun 🙌

  5. Real estate business · client from 2010
    WaTo looked after IT for our property management business from 2010. We grew dramatically in that time and WaTo was instrumental in keeping all our IT in order, with smooth upgrades.
  6. Alyx

    Loved being part of the growth 📈

  7. Hospitality venue
    In a busy, large hospitality venue with constant IT issues, WaTo is an incredible asset. If WaTo's called with an issue, they're often here within the hour.
  8. Lee

    On my way 🚗

  9. Accounting practice
    WaTo has been invaluable in moving us from Outlook to Gmail and teaching us the other Google products. Friendly, approachable and easily understood. We've even brought WaTo in to help one of our own clients migrate.
  10. Lee

    Happy to help your clients too 🤝

  11. CRS · client since 2011
    Our data is the backbone of our company, and we sleep easy at night knowing it's safe and secure. Whenever we have an IT problem, WaTo understands how crippling downtime is and is quick to act.
  12. Alyx

    Backups checked. Sleep easy 😴

  13. Lasers in Medicine
    WaTo's IT expertise streamlined our medical practice, reduced operating costs and simplified our backups. 100% quality customer service to small business.
  14. Wato

    Small business is our thing 💪

  15. Engineering company
    Wato, or "DJ WaTo" as he's known to us, has become like family. He always goes above and beyond, with a few good solutions to our ever-demanding needs.
  16. Wato

    🎧 DJ WaTo, at your service

  17. City cafe, multiple locations
    WaTo set up our point of sale and internet. They always answered my calls and could even troubleshoot problems over the phone. Very professional. Thank you, WaTo!
  18. Lee

    Always happy to pick up 📞

  19. Printing industry · client since 2013
    Our business relies on discipline and attention to detail, which is exactly why we've relied on WaTo since 2013. Their knowledge and personal attention give us peace of mind in every area of our operation.
  20. Alyx

    Detail is our thing too 🔍

  21. Genmed 480
    We feel extremely lucky to have WaTo look after our computers. Easy to talk with, explains things in plain terms instead of jargon, and never pushes us to upgrade to the latest and greatest.
  22. Lee

    No jargon, promise 🙂

  23. Alex, 30 Acres · client since 2021
    If you're anything like us, IT is very daunting! WaTo took away the hassle and stress of setting up our brand new restaurant and installed our point of sale. Timely, efficient and a reasonable price. Highly recommended!
  24. Wato

    30 Acres, still the freshest food ever! 🍽️

  25. AV industry
    WaTo delivers for our standard office admin and as a consultant for integrating audio, visual and lighting products into the IT world. Problems are dealt with swiftly to avoid downtime.
  26. Lee

    Lights, camera, uptime 🎬

  27. Cummins Allison (CPI) · client since 2014
    Their ability to grasp and apply product-specific technical process has allowed us to meet all customer KPIs and offer value-added services.
  28. Alyx

    KPIs met. Keep counting 💵

  29. Allied health practice
    When the medical diary crashes, that's an all-out emergency. It happened three times in one year, and each time WaTo fixed it in under 10 minutes. Personal, reliable and fast.
  30. Alyx

    Diary's back up ✅

  31. Sports industry · client since 2015
    We've used WaTo since 2015. Before that, other providers made things difficult. WaTo is prompt, upfront and very reliable, and has saved us heaps!
  32. Lee

    Glad we could save you heaps 💸

  33. Sole owner-operator
    WaTo moved my site to a new server and set up secure, reliable email and hosting, so I could get on with what I do best. I'd send anyone to WaTo for all their wizardry needs.
  34. Wato

    Wizardry on tap 🪄

  35. Recreation industry
    WaTo did an amazing job setting up the audio and visual in our new business, and fantastic work migrating email accounts and managing our domains. Service is A+.
  36. Lee

    A+ right back at you ⭐

  37. Small home business
    Doesn't matter how small your business is, we all need help with IT and digital. WaTo makes me feel like BIG business.
  38. Alyx

    Small business, big support 🚀

  39. Mike Roberts
    As a non-geek, I appreciate that WaTo's always got my back and never makes me feel I'm imposing when I ring out of hours. Looking for someone local and reliable? WaTo's who you call!
  40. Wato

    Anytime, Mike 👍

Who we work with

Our story

Built in Adelaide, since 2001

WaTo Consulting was founded by John Watson in Adelaide in 2001. Over two decades it's earned a name for tailored work across a wide range of industries, helping businesses of every size run more smoothly, work more efficiently and grow steadily, without blowing the budget or disrupting the day-to-day. Rumour has it the story starts much earlier, with a young Wato on his grandfather's knee in front of a Commodore 64, learning to code in BASIC.

Emma Watson (née Dickenson) was part of the story for a stage along the way. She brought real estate and property management expertise, and a clear view of where the business could go: growing it, bringing in new systems and fresh thinking, and lifting the standard of how things are done. WaTo has been through plenty of shapes and stages since, but one thing she helped sharpen has never changed: being consistent for the client is a must.

Today it's all tailored, never off-the-shelf: IT & Digital, Business & Web Hosting, built around what each client actually needs. Over the years those areas have come together under one roof: our IT & Digital, Currency, Business and Web Hosting work now all sit within WaTo Consulting. One team, one standard, looking after the lot.

When you work with us, you're a partner, not just a client.

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