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We don’t just build websites. We bring you customers.

Web8 is a website design and digital marketing agency based in Auckland, working with small and medium businesses across New Zealand. We build websites that are built to convert, then run SEO and AEO so you show up in Google search results and in AI tools like ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews.

A few of our clients

The Problems We Help Solve

Most of our clients come to us because something isn’t working, leads have dried up, follow-ups are falling through the cracks, or their marketing is just plain messy.

We have been fixing that since

2018

Why isn't my website bringing in leads?

Most underperforming websites are unclear about what a visitor should do next. We rebuild sites around one job, turning visitors into enquiries, with clear calls to action and copy written around the problems your customers actually have.

Why can't people find my business on Google?

If you're not ranking, it's usually a mix of weak on-page SEO, an outdated Google Business Profile, and no consistent content plan. We fix all three, so you show up in search results, maps, and increasingly, in AI-generated answers.

How do I know what's actually wrong with my website?

The Digital WOF gives you a plain-English, evidence-based check of your website and online presence, covering what's working, what's not, and what to fix first, so you know exactly where to start without wading through technical jargon or guessing at priorities on your own

If I don't have time to follow up with leads?

Automated email sequences handle it for you. As soon as someone enquires, they get an immediate reply, followed by a short series of emails over the next few days, so no lead goes cold just because you were on the tools when it came in.

Why isn't my business showing up in AI search results?

Tools like ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews pull short, direct answers from websites that are easy for them to read, and most sites simply aren't structured that way. Learn More about how we can improve your chances in showing up

Why isn't my Google Business Profile showing up ?

An inactive or incomplete Google Business Profile is one of the most common reasons local customers can't find you, even when your website is doing everything right. We check every section, fix what's missing or outdated, and optimise for local search.

What Our Clients Say

      
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   John 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great web design. Got more than I thought I would and paid less than many others. John was available at all hours and was happy to work with my schedule. He understands us small business owners
  
 
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   Phil Pickford 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My old website was slow, out of date, It wasn't bringing in any work at all. Web8 rebuilt it  Fast, easy to navigate, and written around the problems my clients are actually trying to solve. Within the first four months the bounce rate had halved and I already had six enquiries and new clients through the door. The SEO programme they rolled out after that has kept the pipeline ticking over consistently.  I am busier that I have been for some time and am looking forward to further growth. Phil Pickford, Managing Director Think Differently
  
 
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   Scott 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our old website was a mess. Thousands of images, no structure, no clear story. We do great work, but the site made it nearly impossible for the right clients to find what they needed. Web8 didn't just redesign it. They sat down with us and got into the detail of the business first. The difference between a polished concrete floor and a protective coating, what a Hipertrowel is, who our different clients are and what they care about. That groundwork showed in the end result. The site was built so visitors could navigate by service or by industry, which made a real difference. Combined with SEO and Google Ads, the enquiries came in. The polished concrete campaign had to be switched off because we simply ran out of capacity. We're now tendering on projects two years out, we've opened a Hamilton office to handle the Waikato growth, a QS in Hamilton to assist with the proposals and job management. Best of all Grant has been able to step back from sales and focus on operations. That was the original goal, and Web8 helped us get there. Scott McBreen GM and Director Solid Floors
  
 
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   Nick Harper 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. John and the team at Web 8 have been excellent to work with and made the process simple from start to finish and have provided us with a very professional looking website that suits our purposes.  They listened to what we wanted and delivered it in a very timely manner.  Their pricing is excellent which made it an affordable option for us. Definitely highly recommend using John at Web 8
  
 
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   Brian Leslie 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Awesome service. John did an excellent job of putting up with my procrastination and we finally got the job done
  
 
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   Des Dass 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. John is great to deal with. His team have done a fine job updating our website. I appreciate his personal approach.
  
 
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   Phil Shakespeare 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. John and Web8 team certainly delivered what was promised. A high value website at low cost! They were very flexible during the construction allowing us to include the styling and features we needed. Devine Technology staff and clients have been very complimentary of the finished product. Very satisfied! Thanks, Web8!
  
 
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   Sam Devine 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. John created an amazing website for my business couldn't be happier with the finished product looks modern and uncluttered

Web8 Services

Websites

Clean, on-brand websites for New Zealand SMEs, built to be easy to navigate and turn visitors into enquiries.

SEO

Our SEO programme will help you get found by the right audience in the right location. Helping you find you ideal customer

AEO

We build AEO into your site’s, so your business shows up in AI-generated answers, as well as traditional search listings.

Email Marketing

We build campaigns that stay useful and relevant, nurture your customers and leads without feeling like a sales pitch.

Google Business Profile

We keep your Google Business Profile accurate, current, and optimised, often a customer’s very first impression of you.

Digital WOF

A plain-English, fixed-price audit of your website and online presence, so you know exactly what to fix first.

FAQ

How much does a website cost in New Zealand?

Website costs vary depending on scope, and the prices shown on our Web Design page are indicative rather than case by case quotes. Once we’ve scoped your project together, that price is fixed with no surprises.

How long does it take to build a website?

Build time depends on the size and complexity of the site, along with how quickly content and feedback come back to us. A straightforward SME website typically takes a few weeks, while larger or more custom builds can take longer. We’ll give you a realistic timeframe once we’ve scoped your project.

How long does SEO and AEO take to show results?

SEO generally takes at least 8 to 10 months to show real results. Google needs time to recrawl and re-evaluate your site, and rankings build gradually as trust and authority grow, so genuine movement takes longer than most people expect. AEO improvements, like clearer answer-first content, can start helping sooner since AI tools re-crawl sites more frequently. Timelines depend on how competitive your industry and location are..

Do you only work with Auckland businesses?

No. Web8 is based in Auckland, but we work with small and medium businesses across New Zealand. In todays global world we are able to and work with clients in different parts of the world.

What's included in the Digital WOF?

The Digital WOF is a plain-English audit of your website and online presence, covering what’s working, what’s not, and what to prioritise fixing first. It’s the same starting point we use before recommending any paid work.

Do you have hidden costs or surprise fees?

Once we’ve scoped your project together and agreed the details, that price is fixed. If you ask for additional work beyond the original scope, we’ll price it separately and get your agreement before proceeding.

Will I actually get to talk to a real person?

Yes. You’ll have two dedicated customer managers who take the time to learn and understand your business, they’re your team, there to help you get the most from your digital spend, not a call centre or a rotating cast of strangers.

How do I know your strategies actually work?

Everything comes down to transparent reporting. You’ll have access to your own dashboards if you prefer to check in yourself, or plain English reporting from us on the things that actually matter to you. No smoke and mirrors, just an honest, clear view of what’s working and what isn’t. And what we will do to fix it.

. What happens after my website goes live?

Going live is the start, not the finish line. We’ll train you on the CMS until it feels as easy as booking a flight on Jetstar, so you’re never stuck waiting on us for small updates. If we’re hosting your site, we handle every update behind the scenes and back it up daily, so nothing’s ever left exposed. And if something does come up, help is one phone call away. No Bat signal required.

How visible is your business online, really?

Most SME owners have no idea what potential customers find when they search for them. Our free Digital Footprint Quiz takes two minutes and gives you a clear picture of where you stand. No sign-up needed.

Case Studies

High Performer Building: 48 Hours to a Fully Automated Lead System

With just two days' notice before the NZBUIE expo, HPB needed a lead capture system that actually worked, not paper notes and post-event data entry. We deployed Expo Lead Manager in time for doors to open. Visitors scanned a QR code, filled in their details on their own phone, and were sent an automated welcome email within the hour. A follow-up landed the following week, and every lead flowed straight into HPB's CRM with zero manual entry. The result: 100% of leads captured digitally, no cards lost, no cold follow-ups, and a sales team that walked away from the show with clean, ready-to-work data.

Eastern Marine Website Development

Our very first client. Still with us almost six years later. What started as a website for a new owner has grown into a business with a team five strong, nine repowering jobs already booked for winter, and a platform built for wherever they go next.

Commercial Electrix

One of our foundation clients. They backed us before we had a track record to show them. Since then they have outgrown their premises, taken on more staff, and opened up new revenue streams through the site. That trust went both ways.

Maxron

A specialist employment law firm that was invisible online and living entirely off referrals. Today they have a steady flow of 5 to 8 new enquiries every month from clients they had never met before. No cold calling. No chasing. Just a website doing its job.

Kerry Lindsay Engine Reconditioners

Jordan knew his old site was not bringing in work. Fourteen days after the new one went live, his first real lead came through. It has been delivering 4 to 6 new jobs every month since. Here is what made the difference.

Solid Floors

Grant came to us wanting to step back from sales. What happened next surprised even him. The polished concrete Ad Words campaign had to be switched off because he was at capacity for 18 months. His GM opened a satellite office in Hamilton. They are now tendering two years out. Grant is back on the tools, which is exactly where he wanted to be.

Think Differently

Phil's coaching was getting real results for his clients. His website was getting zero bookings. We rebuilt it, waited four months to review the data, then rolled out SEO. Eight months later he is averaging six enquiries a month, three to four new clients converting, and is already thinking about a second associate coach.