How much does a website cost in New Zealand?

We all know that having a website is crucial for your business and brand. But, not everyone knows how much it costs to have one. In this article, we'll take a look at how much you'll pay for a website in New Zealand - as well as what factors affect the price of your website.

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Lets break it down

We all know that having a website is crucial for your business and brand. But, not everyone knows how much it costs to have one. In this article, we'll take a look at how much you'll pay for a website in New Zealand - as well as what factors affect the price of your website.

Cost to build a website

Here's the breakdown of what to expect for different types of websites:

  • One page/Landing page: $100 – $500
  • Basic website (Additional pages, content writing, photo galleries, blog setup, newsletter integration): $2500+
  • eCommerce store: $3000+

We can do all of the above! Head to our website design page for more info.

Domain names and hosting

The domain name is the name of your website, like "example.com". A domain name can be registered for a period of one to ten years and will typically cost around $20 per year.

Hosting is where you store your website files on a web server. This is usually provided by the hosting company with whom you sign up with. Hosting can cost between $30-$100 depending on how large your site is, how much traffic your site gets, whether or not it needs updating regularly.

Website support and maintenance

There are a few things you can do to keep your website running smoothly without breaking the bank. These include:

  • Finding out if there are any available discounts or other incentives when buying more than one year's worth of support and maintenance at once.
  • Switching providers if you feel like they're not giving you good value for money.
  • Learning how to maintain your own website (or hiring someone who does).
  • We can also train you and keep a close eye to make sure you're doing it right!

You also need to think about what equipment and software you'll need for your website. Some of these costs may be included in the price of your hosting package, but it's still worth checking before you sign up.

The cost of a website can vary depending on what you need

The cost of a website can vary greatly depending on the needs of your business. Some businesses may only need a simple one-page website, while others might require an entire ecommerce store. The cost will also depend on the features you want to include, such as advanced SEO and marketing tools or dynamic content updates. You'll also need to decide whether or not you'd like an in-house team to build it, or hire an external contractor instead.

Here are some factors that influence how much a web designer charges:

  • Number of pages - How many pages do you want? If it's just one page, it's going to be cheaper than if there were many more pages with complex functions and sections that take longer for someone else (like us) to code up. We charge $100 per page after our initial consultation where we recommend what kind of website would best suit your needs based upon industry standards etcetera.
  • The complexity of the design - Do you want awesome interactive elements? Sometimes these elements can bump the price up a bit.
  • How many products do you need uploaded? If you want someone to do it for you and can take a bit of time depending on how many products and variants you have.

What it really comes down to

The cost of a website really just comes down to what you need. If all you need is a basic website with some information about your business and contact details, then it won't be too expensive. However, if you have complex requirements or want additional features such as an online store or blogging platform, then this will increase the cost considerably.

If your interested in any of these services drop us a message or email and we can have a chat!