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Guides for small NZ businesses
Straight answers to the questions small businesses ask me most: what things cost, what works and what to skip.

Is my website safe? What PHP2Shell means for NZ business websites
Is my website safe from PHP2Shell? Check if your NZ website is affected, how to tell if it's been hacked, and what to ask your web host.
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Website Speed Test: How Fast Are NZ Small Business Websites?
We ran a website speed test on 50 NZ small business sites. Only 3 scored well on mobile. See results by trade, city and platform, and what to fix first.
Read the guideHow Much Does a Website Cost in NZ? A Plain Guide for Small Businesses
How much does a website cost in NZ? Typical build prices by type of site, yearly running costs, and a worked three year total for a small business.
Read the guideMarketing for Tradies: How NZ Trades Can Grow Their Business Online
Marketing for tradies in NZ, in the order that pays: free Google tools first, then reviews, a website and ads, and how to see which one brings in jobs.
Read the guideTell me which enquiries you want more of
Send me a few lines about your business. Here's what happens next.
- A reply within 2 business days
From me, with a few questions and a look at your current site if you have one.
- A written quote
What I'll do and when, on one page. Nothing starts until you say yes.
- Built and tracked
Set up in your own Google accounts, with every enquiry in your dashboard.