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Websites, Google, reviews and local search — written by the people who build websites for New Zealand businesses every week. No jargon, no fluff, real numbers.
- Domains · 10 min read
.co.nz or .nz: which domain should your NZ business use?
.co.nz vs .nz for your NZ business: how Google treats each, what they cost, which customers trust, and how to check your domain is really in your name.
- Websites · 9 min read
Do tradies need a website if they're on Facebook or Builderscrack?
Do tradies need a website if they're on Facebook, Builderscrack or NoCowboys? An honest NZ look at what each does well, and when a site is worth it.
- Websites · 10 min read
How much does a website cost in NZ? A 2026 guide for tradies
How much does a website cost in NZ? Typical 2026 prices for tradies, from DIY builders to agencies, plus yearly running costs and the red flags to avoid.
- Reviews · 10 min read
How to get more Google reviews as a tradie (without it being awkward)
How to get more Google reviews as a NZ tradie: when to ask, your review link and QR code, copy-and-paste texts, reply examples, and what breaks the rules.
- Google · 10 min read
How to set up a Google Business Profile in NZ (and show up on Maps)
How to set up a Google Business Profile for a NZ trade business: hide your home address, pick categories, verify by video and show up on Google Maps.
- Local SEO · 10 min read
Local SEO for NZ tradies: a plain-English checklist
A plain-English local SEO checklist for NZ tradies: Google Business Profile, service pages, directories, reviews, and what not to waste money on.
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