How It Works
Website Design
A website is often the first impression people have of your business, so it’s crucial to get it right. Choose NZ Web Experts to ensure a strong and effective online presence! Our team of skilled Kiwi website designers is ready to create the perfect website for your business, organisation, or community group. Click here to explore our website packages and pricing, and then reach out to us to discuss your specific needs and get started.
Website Migration
If you already have a website and are looking to redesign it, we can transfer your existing website to our content management system and give it a fresh new look. Rest assured, your URLs, sitemaps, and search engine optimisation details will remain unchanged. For a quote and more information, please contact us.
CMS & Customisation
We utilise a state-of-the-art, bespoke content management system (CMS) that allows for extensive customisation of your website. Each website package offers varying levels of customisation, and additional charges may apply based on your specific needs. Our CMS is designed to be highly user-friendly, and to ensure you’re comfortable using it, we provide a free training session once your website is complete.
First Draft
Once we have completed the design of your website, we will provide you with a link to view the first draft. You’ll have access to all website pages and can navigate the website as if you were a customer. This allows you to review the design and request any amendments, which we will make at no extra cost*. After implementing the changes, you can use the same link to view the updated website. Please note that additional revisions beyond the first draft may incur extra charges.
Website Timeframe
We will complete the design of your website within 4-6 weeks of receiving your content. If needed, we can also assist by creating content for you and providing photos for your website, though additional charges will apply. For more details, please contact us.
Website Hosting
Once your new website design is complete, you'll need to choose one of our monthly hosting plans to make your website live on the internet. Our hosting plans include an SSL certificate, ensuring your website is trusted by Google and other search engines. They also feature a bulk emailer, website statistics, business email accounts, and free basic support. All these services are bundled into one straightforward monthly fee. Click here for more information.
What We Need
To get started on designing your website, please provide the following:
- Your written content for the website, including main pages, product descriptions, and any other text.
- Your logo to ensure brand consistency.
- Your brand colours to align the website design with your brand identity.
- Product photos and any other images you’d like to use on the website.
- Banner photos if relevant to your website's design.
- Contact information to include on the website.
Content Upload
We have designed a straightforward and painless content upload process to simplify the way you share your information with us. You can easily upload your written content, logo, brand colors, product photos, banner images, and contact information through our user-friendly system. Additionally, if you require photos, we offer a service to source them for you at an additional cost. This ensures that you have all the resources you need for a polished and professional website without any hassle.
Website Extras
Here are some of the features that can be added to your website package:
- Domain Names: Secure a unique domain for your website.
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO): Enhance your website's visibility on search engines.
- Photo Editing: Improve and customise your images for a professional look.
- Basic Customisation: Make essential adjustments to tailor your website to your needs.
- Advanced Customisation: Implement more complex changes for a highly personalised website.
- Website Wording Check: Review and refine your website's content for clarity and impact.
Domain Names
Please provide us with your chosen domain name, and we will handle the registration for you through our CMS, provided it is available. Most domain names can be purchased for $33 + GST per year. If you already own a domain name, we can transfer it to our CMS for you.
SEO
Search engine optimisation (SEO) is the process of enhancing the quality and quantity of website traffic by improving the visibility of your website or web pages in search engine results. The goal of SEO is to help your website rank higher in search results, thereby attracting more visitors, who can then be converted into customers. We use white hat techniques to boost your website's ranking on Google and other search engines.
SEO is included in both our Professional and The Works packages. It can also be added to our other website packages for an additional cost. Click here for more information about our SEO services.
Photo Editing
For an online business, the quality of your website photos can be a crucial factor in making a strong impression on potential customers. High-quality, professionally edited photos can significantly enhance the presentation of your products and services, potentially boosting your ability to attract and convert visitors. Poor-quality images may hinder your website's effectiveness and limit your reach.
Once we finish editing your digital photos, they will more accurately represent and showcase your offerings, which can positively impact your earning potential. Basic photo editing is included in our Professional and The Works packages, with additional photo editing available for other packages at an extra cost. Click here to view some of our previous photo editing work.
Payment T & C
We require a 50% deposit before we begin designing your website. The remaining 50% is due upon completion of the work. Please note that no websites will be made live until full payment has been received. If the final cost of your website increases due to additional products, extra pages, or further customisation, you will need to make an additional payment to ensure that the total deposit remains 50% of the final price.
Login & Access
Once we have completed the design of your website, you will receive your own login to our content management system (CMS). This will give you full control over your website content with no restrictions. Through the CMS, you’ll be able to manage a range of features, including changing email passwords, adding new email accounts, updating your logo, registering new domain names, modifying website hosting plans, paying your account, and editing website information. You can also add photos, update product listings, adjust pricing, change banners, and modify fonts, among other functionalities.
Once your website is complete, we will provide you with instructions for setting up your email accounts. Please note that we do not assist with configuring email on your devices. For help with email setup on your devices, we recommend consulting your device’s support resources or seeking assistance from your business’s IT consultant.
Training
All our website packages include a complimentary 1-hour training session, where we will demonstrate how to make future changes to your website. This session typically takes place on Zoom or Skype, allowing us to share our screen and guide you through the process. If you prefer, we can also handle future updates and additions for you at an additional cost. Should you require more than the included hour of training, a charge of $50 + GST applies for each additional 30 minutes.
Wording Check
We offer a grammar check of your website once the design is complete. This service involves reviewing your website for spelling and punctuation errors, as well as suggesting improvements to enhance your content. The cost of this service depends on the amount of content you have. Please let us know if you would like a quote for this service once your website is finished.
*Please note that free changes to the first draft do not include restructuring or changes to the layout of the website. Additionally, all websites will remain offline until full payment has been received.