About us

You're good at what you do. We'll make sure people can find you.

Running a business is full on. You’re juggling staff, customers, cash flow, and everything else. Growing your digital presence probably feels like it keeps getting pushed to the bottom of the list. That’s exactly why Web8 exists.

We work with SME owners across New Zealand who want more leads, more customers, and more revenue from their online presence, without having to become a digital marketing expert themselves. We handle it. You focus on the work.

Web Design

Your website is your hardest working salesperson. We design sites that look sharp, load fast, and are built to turn visitors into enquiries.

Website Development

Good design needs solid foundations. We build websites that are fast, secure, and reliable, so you’re never let down by tech when it matters most.

SEO

When someone in your area searches for what you do, you want to show up. We optimise your site so Google puts you in front of the right people at the right time.

Email Marketing

Stay front of mind with your existing customers and warm up new leads. We create email campaigns that feel personal, not spammy, and actually get opened.

Google My Business SEO

Your Google Business Profile is often the first thing potential customers see, and an outdated listing can cost you leads. We keep it accurate, optimised, and up to date in a cost effective way, so it works hard to bring local customers to you.

Pay Per Click

Need leads now, not in three months? PPC puts you at the top of search results immediately. We manage your budget carefully so every dollar is working as hard as possible.

There had to be a better way

We started Web8 because we kept seeing the same thing: good businesses getting burned by digital agencies that overpromised, used confusing jargon, and delivered very little.

We wanted to do it differently. No geek speak. No being passed around between account managers. Just straight-talking advice, honest reporting, and work that actually moves the needle for your business.

We do that by working with a carefully chosen network of specialists, a NZ-based team for strategy, content and client relationships, and an offshore team of technical experts for SEO, PPC and development. You get the benefit of a full-service agency without the full-service price tag.

What makes us different

You’ll always know how things are going. We give you a real-time dashboard so you can see exactly what your investment is doing, without needing to chase anyone for a report. And you’ll have one dedicated person at Web8 who knows your business and is your go-to for everything.

We also know that a lot of our clients are on the tools during the day. We’re flexible. Need a conversation outside office hours? We can make that work.

 

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There Had To Be A Better Way

Why did I start Web 8? Simply there had to be a way to deliver high-quality web design and SEO services, great customer experiences, and value for money.

We think by using best-in-class contractors we have found it. So how does this work? Simply we have great relationships with contractors and service providers who are best in class.From SEO, Web Desing, Automation, AI Chatbots, email marketing, we chose these partners because they not not only share our vision of a great customer experience but bring a scale we could not otherwise have without significant price increases. We keep our costs low and scalable giving you the benefits of using best in class experts. We have access to a global team of over 350. Our Experience Experts are there during normal business hours liasing to give you the Best Website Deverlopment and most cost effective search engine optimisation available. Many of our customers are often on the tools during the day. Yes we are available outside office hours, by arrangement!

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Testimonials

John has always been a great help to our business. He has looked after us well from the onset and I would never consider another web company.

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Charlie and Laura Directors

Web8 not only produced exactly what I was looking for but, also included a superb video, along with much sage advice. John is a pleasure to work with being friendly, professional and honest. What they have achieved for the modest price I was willing to pay is outstanding. I am a discerning and often demanding client with an eye for detail and can normally pick holes in vendor deliveries. Not with Web 8. Just excellent.

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John Hopkins Directors

I had a very poor and expensive experience with a Web guy who promised the world and produced nothing. John came along with sound common sense advice, produced a product I like at a price I liked. His tech skills were delivered in simple terms with no flash statements, and on time. Just as important his after sales service has been valuable. I'd be more than happy to give him repeat business and to recommend him.

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Ronald Jones MD

John was great! He was very friendly and professional. He delivered the website very fast and it looks awesome. I’m very happy with Web8 highly recommend it!

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Paullette Brum Director

Review TextIf you are looking for someone to enhance your digital marketing capabilities, John and his Web 8.0 team are the people to turn to. They deliver on their promises at great value. They work after hours to meet deadlines if required and are a pleasure to work with.

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Ken Choe MD

RevieWe engaged John @ Web 8 to improve our dated website. The process was great with numerous discussions to reinvent our site. The outcome is fantastic, everything we wanted and more. John showed great patience as we tailored his design to finalise our needs.

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Tim Rixon Designation

St John as I like to call John from Web 8, is a pleasure to work with. I used Web 8 to redo my old website. I am very happy with the results and I have to say, dealing with John was a delight. He was patient, understanding and never gave up on me. I have zero skills in this department so relied totally on John's ability to patiently and methodically drive and complete the project. Excellent company to work with and fabulous prices too!

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Doreen Bennett Managing Director

I engaged Web 8 after they carried out a website audit for me and I have not been happier. John made the process easy to navigate, is exceptionally responsive and delivered on his promises, if only it was always this easy. Jason Koenen

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Phoenix Environmental Solutions Director

We are very pleased with what our website does for us. John and his crew did a great job. Thorugly recopmmned John and his team.

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David Renwick MD

We have been working with Web8 for a number of years now. They have guided us with our google search capability, created us a new website and helped with various IT issues during this time. They have always been efficient, friendly and helpful. We at Commercial Sprayers highly recommend Web 8.

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Sharon & Andrew Shaw Directors

Thank you John I would recommend your services hands down – you are the most patient person there is.Thank you for your perseverance, guidance and expertise thru this project

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Stellar International MD

Thanks John. John is patient and creative. Always listened to my desired style of what I wanted created and ran with it!

Leila Robinson MD

A huge thanks for the personal & professional approach you took when helping me develop, from scratch, our new web site. I never hesitate recommending WEB 8 (JB) mainly due to your extensive commercial experience and smarts to go with it. It made all the difference when we wanted to ensure we had content that was a step up from what our competitors had on their web sites. We stood out from the rest, exactly what we wanted to achieve. Great stuff JB, keep it up!

Pete Quirke Sales Manager

We were very wary about choosing the right team to design our website for our small business. John and the team at Web 8.0 were awesome from the beginning and have created an awesome website for us. I am very demanding and indecisive and nothing was ever an issue for John. Keep it up team!Review Text

Laura Milliken Director

John is a very understanding, technically minded individual with endless patience. We are delighted with the outcome accordingly. John took us through the process step by step without batting an eye - at all times was helpful

Murray Lea MD

I have enjoyed working with John and the Web8 team. It took a little while for us to understand each other but once that happened there was no looking back. I was very particular about what I wanted and what I didn't want and John listened to me - we didn't always get it right first time - but he was very patient and we communicated well to have an amazing end product. John was always ready to answer my phone calls. I would recommend John and the Web8 team to anyone how is looking to build an amazing website. Thank you John for the listening and the patience. The five stars above is not enough - a great 10 star company.

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