Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a website cost?

We have two packages:

• Starter — $749 inc GST
• Professional — $1,449 inc GST

Need something bigger? Get in touch — we build custom sites too.

All prices are one-off payments. No monthly fees, no hidden charges. Check out the pricing page for the full breakdown of what's included in each package.

Are there any monthly fees?

No. You pay once, you own your website. Hosting is free (covers most small businesses) — no monthly hosting bills. The only ongoing cost is your domain name, which runs about $25 per year. That's it.

What's included in each package?

Starter ($749) gets you a solid one-page website with 3-4 scrollable sections, contact form, mobile-first design, good SEO setup, and Google Maps listing ready. A proper one-pager, not a throw-away.

Professional ($1,449) gives you a 5-page website with full SEO setup, contact form, and social media links. This is our most popular package. Need extra pages beyond the standard 5? No problem — just let us know and we'll quote it.

Need something bigger or fully custom? Get in touch.

See the full comparison on our pricing page.

How can you charge these prices?

We build static websites — clean, optimised code with no bloated CMS or database. They're fast, secure, and cost nothing to host. We've also refined our process so most sites come together quickly — most clients are happy with the first draft, and we usually wrap things up in one or two rounds of feedback. No agency overhead, no project managers, no layers of markup. You're paying for the work, not the office.

Do you offer payment plans?

We do a simple 50/50 split. Pay 50% to get started, and the remaining 50% when the site is finished and you're happy with it. At these prices, most people don't need a payment plan — but the split makes it easy either way.

Do I need hosting?

Nope. We set up free hosting (covers most small businesses) as part of the build. No monthly hosting fees, no surprise charges. Your site loads fast and stays online — sorted.

Do I need a domain name?

Yes, you'll need a domain name (like yourbusiness.co.nz). If you don't have one yet, it's easy to sort out — go to a provider like Metaname or Crazy Domains, search for the name you want, buy it, and send us the login details. We'll connect it to your website. The whole thing takes about 5 minutes and costs around $25 per year.

Will my website work on mobile?

Every website we build is mobile-first. That means we design for phones first, then scale up to tablets and desktops. Over half of web traffic in New Zealand is on mobile — your site will look great on everything.

Will my website show up on Google?

We build every site with SEO best practices — proper headings, meta tags, fast load times, mobile-friendly design. The Professional package includes full SEO setup and local search targeting. We can't guarantee a #1 ranking (nobody honestly can), but we set you up properly so Google can find you. Read more about SEO basics for small businesses.

Where are you based?

Titirangi, West Auckland. Happy to meet locally if you're in the area, or work remotely with anyone in New Zealand. We've built sites for businesses all over the country — you don't need to be local, but it's a bonus if you are. Learn more about us.

Who builds the websites?

Connor London founded Groundwork Digital and leads the team. We're a small NZ outfit — no outsourcing, no call centres, no offshore subcontractors. You deal with the people who actually build websites. Read more on the about page.