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Plain-English advice for NZ businesses
Honest, jargon-free guidance on getting the most from your website, software and hosting - whether you work with us or not.
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What does a custom web application cost in NZ? (2026 guide)
Real price ranges for custom web application development in New Zealand - portals, dashboards, booking systems and integrations - and what drives the cost up or down.
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The technical foundations of a website that actually converts
Before you spend on marketing, your website has to be fast, trustworthy and built to convert. A developer's guide to the engineering foundations most NZ small-business sites get wrong.
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Why your business website should run on AWS
Cheap shared hosting is costing you customers. Here's why hosting your New Zealand business website on AWS means faster load times, better security and real reliability.
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Stop copying data between systems - a guide to connecting your business tools
If your team re-keys data between your website, Xero, CRM and spreadsheets, you're paying a hidden tax. A practical look at integrating business systems, from integration specialists.
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SilverStripe vs Craft vs WordPress - which CMS is right for your NZ business?
A practical comparison of the three CMS platforms we build on - SilverStripe, Craft CMS and WordPress - covering cost, security, editing experience and which NZ businesses each suits best.
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Build or buy? When custom software is actually worth it for your business
A practical framework for New Zealand businesses deciding between off-the-shelf software and a custom build - from a team that has architected systems handling millions of transactions.
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How much does a website cost in New Zealand?
A straight-talking guide to website pricing in NZ - what drives the cost, what to watch out for, and how to get real value for your money.
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When Craft CMS is the right call (and when it isn't)
An honest, experience-based look at where Craft CMS shines for New Zealand businesses, where WordPress or a static build is the smarter choice, and what Craft is really like to run.
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Moving off cheap shared hosting to AWS - a practical migration playbook
A step-by-step, plain-English guide to migrating a New Zealand business website from shared hosting to AWS, with no downtime - from someone who has done it for banks and government.
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WordPress, done properly - why most NZ business sites are slow and insecure (and how to fix it)
WordPress isn't the problem - how it's built and maintained is. A practical guide to making a WordPress site genuinely fast, secure and reliable for New Zealand businesses.
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