NZ-based · Fully managed

Custom-coded websites
for NZ small businesses

Built properly. Managed properly. No template-box feel.

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Performance score
Custom-built
From scratch
~14 days
Typical build time

Custom-coded websites

Your site is built from scratch, not dragged and dropped into a box. Every line of code is written for your business.

Ongoing management & updates

We handle your monthly edits, updates, and maintenance — so your site stays current without it becoming your problem.

Domain, email & backend handled

DNS, hosting, email setup, and all the annoying admin — sorted. You focus on your business, we keep the infrastructure running.

Example sites

Websites that actually work

Built for the specific job each type of business needs done.

builttough.co.nz
Tradie / Local Service

Lead-gen focused site for trade businesses

Lead-gen focusedFast mobile layoutTrust-heavy structure
View example
kempadvisory.co.nz
Consultant / Broker / B2B

Professional presence for service businesses

Credibility-firstClean structureConversion-focused
View example
sarahmillercoaching.co.nz
Coach / Solo Operator

Personal brand site for coaches and solo operators

Brand-forwardStory-drivenWarm and approachable
View example
thedailygrind.co.nz
Café / Eatery

Warm, inviting site for a neighbourhood café

Menu-focusedPhoto-heavyLocal feel
View example
kowhaimassage.co.nz
Massage & Day Spa

Calm, luxurious site for a wellness studio

Booking-focusedSerene designTreatment pricing
View example
The process

How it works

Simple, predictable, and managed from start to ongoing.

1

Book a fit call

15-minute free call to understand your business, what you need, and whether we're a good fit.

2

We plan the site

We map out the structure, content needs, design direction, and everything required before a single line is written.

3

We build and launch it

Custom-coded, tested across devices, connected to your domain, and live — usually within two weeks.

4

We manage it monthly

Ongoing updates, edits, maintenance, and support — billed monthly on whichever plan suits you.

Why SteadSite

Your site should work as hard as you do

A template site checks a box. A custom site does a job.

< 2s
Average load time

Custom code means no bloat. Your site loads fast on every device — because slow sites lose customers.

100%
Tailored to your business

Every page, every section, every CTA is designed around what your business actually needs to say and do.

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Template restrictions

No builder limitations. No plugin conflicts. No 'sorry, the template can't do that.' If you need it, we build it.

Built to convert

A website that actually brings in work

Most template sites look fine. The problem is they don’t do anything. They sit there. They don’t guide visitors. They don’t build trust. They don’t make it obvious what to do next.

Every SteadSite project is designed around conversion — getting the visitor to take action. That means:

Strategic page structure

Sections are ordered to build trust, answer objections, and guide the visitor toward contact.

Clear calls to action

Every page has a purpose. Every section moves the visitor closer to getting in touch.

Trust signals where they matter

Reviews, credentials, project photos, and proof — placed where they actually influence decisions.

Mobile-first design

Your customers are searching on their phones. Your site works perfectly there first.

yoursite.co.nz
CTA above the fold
Trust badges
Social proof section
Quote form placement
The honest comparison

What you get vs what template builders give you

Template builders
  • Pre-made templates shared by thousands of sites
  • Drag-and-drop editor with limited flexibility
  • You manage hosting, plugins, updates, and security
  • Basic SEO tools with limited control
  • Hit a wall when you need something custom
  • Leave and lose everything
  • You're on your own after setup
SteadSiteRecommended
  • Designed and coded from scratch for your business
  • Complete flexibility — if you can describe it, we can build it
  • We manage hosting, DNS, email, backups, and maintenance
  • Proper SEO setup — sitemap, indexing, meta tags, structured data
  • Need a custom feature? We scope it, quote it, build it
  • You own the code — leave and take everything with you
  • Ongoing monthly support, edits, and management included

SteadSite isn’t the cheapest option. It’s the one that actually works for your business.

Fully managed

We handle the backend so you don’t have to

Every build includes all of this. You don’t need to know what half of it means — that’s the point.

Domain registration
DNS configuration
SSL certificate
Business email setup
Website hosting
Monthly backups
Security maintenance
XML sitemap
Google indexing setup
robots.txt
Meta tags & SEO
Performance optimisation
Contact form setup
Analytics setup assistance

All of this is included in every build. You don’t need to know what half of it means — that’s the point.

Build pricing

Two ways to get your site built

Managed monthly, or built and handed over. Both start with a custom build.

Path ABuild + monthly management
Most popular

Standard Full Website Build

A complete multi-page website, set up and ready to grow.

NZD$1,299upfront

then choose a monthly plan

  • Home, About, Services, Contact
  • Privacy Policy & Terms pages
  • Includes first year of domain registration
  • Domain setup & DNS configuration
  • Business email setup
  • Basic on-page SEO
  • Mobile-responsive design
  • Contact form integration
Ask about this build

One-Page Website Build

A single scrolling page — clean, focused, and fast to launch.

NZD$899upfront

then choose a monthly plan

  • Single scrolling page layout
  • Privacy Policy & Terms sections
  • Includes first year of domain registration
  • Domain setup & DNS configuration
  • Business email setup
  • Basic on-page SEO
  • Mobile-responsive design
  • Contact form integration
Ask about this build
Extra pages — $99 each
Custom features — quoted separately
See monthly plans
or
Path BBuild & Handoff

Standard Build & Handoff

Full site, full code ownership. We build it, you own it.

NZD$1,799one-off

No monthly subscription required

Ask about Build & Handoff

One-Page Build & Handoff

Single-page site, handed over with full code access.

NZD$1,299one-off

No monthly subscription required

Ask about Build & Handoff

Includes full code handover, GitHub repo access, deployment setup, and 2 weeks post-launch support. Full details on the Website Setup page

Monthly plans

Pick the level of support you need

All plans include hosting, maintenance, and backups as a baseline.

Site Care

Best for businesses that just need their site looked after.

NZD$79/ month
  • Hosting & deployment managed
  • Routine maintenance
  • Monthly backups
  • Minor bug fixes
  • 2 small edits / month
  • Email support
Ask about this plan
Recommended

Managed Business

Best for businesses that want full monthly support.

NZD$119/ month
  • Everything in Site Care
  • 4 small edits / month
  • 1 monthly call (15 min)
  • Domain & DNS support
  • Business email admin help
  • Contact form monitoring
  • Minor SEO metadata updates
Ask about this plan

Managed + Privacy Officer

Best for businesses that also need privacy support.

NZD$169/ month
  • Everything in Managed Business
  • 6 small edits / month
  • 1 monthly call (30 min)
  • Quarterly analytics snapshot
  • Privacy policy upkeep
  • Privacy wording support
  • Simple privacy issue triage
  • Named external privacy officer
Ask about this plan

Full feature comparison

See exactly what’s included in each plan.

Feature
Site Care$79/mo
Managed Business$119/mo
Managed + Privacy$169/mo
Core Management
Hosting & deployment managed
Routine maintenance
Monthly backups
Minor bug fixes
Monthly Edits
Small edits per month
2
4
6
Calls & Support
Email support
Monthly call
15 min
30 min
Admin Support
Domain & DNS support
Business email admin help
Contact form monitoring
SEO metadata updates
Privacy Support
Privacy policy upkeep
Privacy wording support
Simple privacy issue triage
Named external privacy officer
Quarterly analytics snapshot
Custom features

Need something beyond a standard brochure site?

We build interactive features to specification — no templates, no plugins, no compromises.

Quote estimator

Interactive calculator that gives prospective customers an instant price estimate based on their inputs.

See demo

Booking flow

Multi-step booking UI that captures job details, preferred times, and sends confirmation — no third-party tools needed.

See demo

Interactive lead form

Conversational-style form that qualifies leads before they land in your inbox — fewer time-wasters, better prospects.

See demo

Custom calculator

Business-specific calculators — loan repayments, project scope, ROI, or any other calculation your audience needs.

See demo
FAQ

Common questions, answered honestly.

If you don’t see your question here, book a fit call and we’ll cover it in person.

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Free 15-minute call

Book your free
15-minute fit call

We’ll see what you need, whether you’re a fit, and what the cleanest setup looks like.

Book Free Fit Call

No commitment. No sales pressure. Just a straight conversation.