Web designer, Wellington
A Wellington web designer for small businesses that want work through the door.
I'm Ben, a Wellington web designer working with cafés, hospitality, trades, professionals and retail across the city. Small business web design done properly, ranked on Google, and you see a working version before any invoice goes out.
What you actually get.
- Custom design, not a Squarespace template with your logo dropped on it.
- Built to rank in Wellington local search from day one.
- You see the actual working website before paying anything.
- Hosting handled by me. You own your domain. Google email setup if you need it.
- Local. Meet over a coffee in Newtown, Te Aro or Petone.
Most Wellington small businesses don't need a 40-page agency project. You need a site that loads quickly, makes the right impression, and shows up when someone in Karori searches your trade.
I work with one client at a time, so things actually move. A typical Wellington small business website goes from first chat to live in one to two weeks. Quotes back in 24 hours, fixed price up front, no agency double-speak.
A few Wellington sites I've built sit at #1 on Google for their main search. That's not luck or paid ads. It's the basics done properly. Fast pages, the right words in the right places, and content that genuinely helps the visitor.
If you've got an old WordPress site that's slow, broken on mobile, or hasn't been touched in three years, send me the URL. I'll have a quick look and tell you straight whether it's worth patching or starting fresh.
Recent work
Real NZ businesses. Real results.
How I compare
Weighing up your options? Here's the short version.
Most Wellington small businesses end up choosing between an agency, a DIY builder, or a cheap freelancer. Here's where I sit.
| MeRecommended | Agency$8k–$30k+ | DIYSquarespace, Wix | Cheap freelancerFiverr, Upwork | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | $ | $$$$ | $ | $$ |
| See it before you pay | ||||
| Set up properly for Google | ||||
| You talk to the builder | ||||
| Custom design | ||||
| Days, not months | Depends | |||
| NZ-based | Usually | Rarely |
Me
Recommended- Cost$
- See it before you pay
- Set up properly for Google
- You talk to the builder
- Custom design
- Days, not months
- NZ-based
Agency
$8k–$30k+- Cost$$$$
- See it before you pay
- Set up properly for Google
- You talk to the builder
- Custom design
- Days, not months
- NZ-basedUsually
DIY
Squarespace, Wix- Cost$
- See it before you pay
- Set up properly for Google
- You talk to the builder
- Custom design
- Days, not months
- NZ-based
Cheap freelancer
Fiverr, Upwork- Cost$$
- See it before you pay
- Set up properly for Google
- You talk to the builder
- Custom design
- Days, not monthsDepends
- NZ-basedRarely
Common questions
The bits people ask first. Answered straight.
A few quick answers for this kind of build. For the full list, see the homepage FAQ.
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Get a quick quote.
Tell me what you need. I'll come back within 24 hours with a real range, no glossy proposal to decode.