ANY PLATFORM | NEW BUILDS | REDESIGNS | COPYWRITING
Small Business Website Design
Whether you're starting from scratch or your current site isn't pulling its weight, I'll plan it, write it and build it so it sounds like you and gets found on Google.
Wherever your website is at, I can help
3 MAIN WAYS
A NEW WEBSITE
Starting from scratch, or ready to move on from a DIY site? I plan the pages, write the copy and build it on Rocketspark, with ready-to-go 3 and 6 page packages so you know the investment upfront.
A WEBSITE REDESIGN
Outdated, hard to update or not bringing in enquiries? I rebuild it with a clearer structure, fresh copy and SEO foundations, and move your content across without losing what Google already likes about it.
FIXES & IMPROVEMENTS
Happy with your platform but not how it's working? I tidy layouts, fix how it looks on phones, sharpen the copy and make the important information easier to find, on Wix, Squarespace or Rocketspark.
GUIDING PAGE STRUCTURE
Planned around how your customers make decisions, so they find what they need and know what to do next.
COPYWRITING BUT STILL YOU
Bring your own words and I'll refine them, or I'll write them for you, in your customers' language.
SEO BUILT IN FROM DAY ONE
Keywords, page titles, descriptions, headings and schema, so Google understands what you do.
GET FOUND ONLINE BY AI
Clear answers and an llms.txt file, so tools like ChatGPT can describe your business accurately.
LOOK GREAT ON MOBILE
Most of your visitors will arrive on mobile, so every page is checked and adjusted for it.
GOOGLE CONSOLE SET UP
Connected from launch, so we can see what people search to find you and watch your site grow over time.
ON PLATFORM: ROCKETSPARK NEW ZEALAND
See some of my recent website builds
THE BACH IN MANGAWHAI
Retro holiday bach website site built in two weeks, with a local area guide that now brings in most of its Google traffic and booking links that lean on Booking.com's reach.
Full redesign, branding and colours to match the retro beach vibes.
COSY CABIN RENTALS
An outdated Joomla site rebuilt on Rocketspark, plain and practical on purpose, with content that answers what their customers are actually searching for.
"Working with Michelle to create our new business website has been a smooth and stress-free experience."
Russell, Cosy Cabin Rentals, Google review
VIRTUAL MEL
A year of website update work for a Taupo bookkeeping and admin business: dedicated service pages, schema and an llms.txt file so Google and AI tools understand exactly what Mel does.
When the 2026 VA Awards judges searched for her, she showed up, and she went on to win Freelancer of the Year.
THINKING ABOUT DOING IT YOURSELF FIRST?
My 8-part small business website design series covers what I'd want every business owner to know before they start, from planning and copy to standing out from your competitors.
READY TO GET STARTED?
My 3 and 6 page website packages come at a set price, with everything a small business website needs already included.
Website design FAQs
WILL I LOSE MY GOOGLE RANKINGS IF I REDESIGN MY WEBSITE?
Not if it's done carefully. I keep the pages and words that are already working, redirect any old page addresses to their new ones, and check everything in Google Search Console after launch.
WHICH PLATFORM IS BEST FOR MY BUSINESS?
For most small businesses, Rocketspark: it's easy to update yourself and comes with friendly Kiwi support. If you're already on Wix or Squarespace and it suits you, I can improve the site you have rather than starting again.
HOW LONG DOES A WEBSITE TAKE?
It depends on the size of the site and how quickly content and feedback come together. The Bach in Mangawhai was built in two weeks. I'll give you a clear timeframe before we start.
WHAT DO YOU NEED FROM ME?
The pieces of the puzzle: a conversation about your business, your logo and photos if you have them, and feedback along the way. I take care of the rest.
WILL I BE ABLE TO UPDATE IT MYSELF?
Yes. All three platforms are designed for business owners to edit, and I can show you how. If you'd rather not, I offer ongoing website care too.
Let's talk about your website
GET IN TOUCH | CAN'T WAIT TO TALK TO YOU
Tell me where your website is at and what you need it to do. I'll come back to you with honest thoughts on the best next step, whether that's a new site, a redesign or a few smart fixes.
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WEBSITE DESIGN AND
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WEBSITE DESIGN NZ
Based in Silverdale, Auckland.
