Website design
Website design pricing: clear packages for every option
One page, CMS, WordPress, WooCommerce, CodeIgniter and AI-ready builds — each card shows the starting price, what is included, and what is not. All prices + GST.
Website design packages
Starting prices for typical scopes. Final quotes are fixed after a short discovery call. Hosting from $21/mo · Domain from $36/yr.
One-page website
A single scrolling page for a focused offer, event, or simple service business.
From$199Design only · GST extra
- One URL with hero, services, about & contact
- Mobile-first responsive layout
- Contact / enquiry form
- Sample Site: NZDH WebDesign
What’s included
- ✓Custom-designed single page
- ✓Responsive layout for phone, tablet and desktop
- ✓Contact form with basic spam protection
- ✓Basic on-page SEO (title, meta, headings)
- ✓Launch support and handover
Not included
- ×Multiple pages or blog
- ×CMS / self-editing admin
- ×Online shop, booking engine or memberships
- ×Hosting & domain (available separately)
Small website with CMS
Four core pages and a simple CMS so you can update text and images yourself.
From$499Typical 4-page starter · GST extra
- Home, About, Contact + one page of your choice
- Easy CMS for content edits
- Room to add pages later
What’s included
- ✓Custom design for up to 4 pages
- ✓Lightweight CMS for pages & images & Visitor Statistics
- ✓Contact form and mobile-friendly layout
- ✓Site Theme Manager
- ✓Basic SEO structure, Meta suggestions and training handover
- ✓Optional hosting $21/mo & domain $36/yr
Not included
- ×Ecommerce / product catalogue checkout
- ×Complex integrations (CRM, inventory, bookings)
- ×Ongoing SEO retainers or content writing
- ×WordPress plugins or WooCommerce
WordPress website
Business site or blog on WordPress — flexible, familiar, and easy to grow.
From$1,499Business / CMS scope · GST extra
- Custom-themed WordPress build
- Pages, blog and contact forms
- Editor training so you stay in control
What’s included
- ✓WordPress install, theme setup and branding
- ✓Multi-page information architecture
- ✓Contact forms, menus and essential plugins
- ✓SEO-friendly structure; optional blog
- ✓Security basics, backups guidance, handover
Not included
- ×WooCommerce shop / payments (see next package)
- ×Premium plugin licences beyond agreed scope
- ×Membership portals or course platforms
- ×Ongoing plugin updates unless on a support plan
WordPress / WooCommerce
Sell online with products, cart, checkout and NZ-friendly payment options.
From$2,500Online shop starter scope · GST extra
- WooCommerce store on WordPress
- Product pages, cart & checkout
- Payment gateway setup (agreed provider)
What’s included
- ✓WordPress + WooCommerce configuration
- ✓Custom storefront design for core shop templates
- ✓Product categories, sample products & shipping zones
- ✓One payment gateway setup (e.g. Stripe / PayPal)
- ✓SSL, basic SEO structure and shop owner training
Not included
- ×Bulk product data entry beyond agreed sample set
- ×Complex shipping rules, ERP or accounting sync
- ×Marketplace / multi-vendor setups
- ×Ongoing ads, email marketing or SEO retainers
CodeIgniter website
A tailored PHP CMS when you need control, speed and workflows WordPress does not fit.
From$1,999Custom build baseline · GST extra
- Custom CodeIgniter CMS
- Fast, lean front end
- Admin tailored to your content
What’s included
- ✓Custom design & front-end build
- ✓CodeIgniter admin for pages / content types
- ✓Forms, enquiry flows and basic SEO structure
- ✓Responsive layout and performance-minded code
- ✓Documentation and editor handover
Not included
- ×AI tools, chatbots or generative features
- ×Third-party plugin marketplace
- ×Ecommerce unless scoped separately
- ×Unlimited feature iterations after launch
CodeIgniter with AI options
Custom CI build plus AI-assisted experiences — selectors, content helpers, or AI-ready structure.
From$3,499Build + agreed AI feature set · GST extra
- Everything in CodeIgniter package
- One primary AI feature scoped in
- Structured, AI-ready content & AEO basics
What’s included
- ✓Custom CodeIgniter site & CMS
- ✓One agreed AI capability (selector, helper, or guided quiz)
- ✓Semantic HTML, structured summaries & AI-ready foundations
- ✓Human-reviewed outputs and sensible fallbacks
- ✓Handover, usage guidance and launch support
Not included
- ×Open-ended AI API costs beyond agreed usage band
- ×Multiple unrelated AI products in one fixed price
- ×Model training on proprietary datasets
- ×24/7 AI monitoring unless on a support plan
Custom / premium build
Larger sites, memberships, catalogues, multi-location content or complex integrations.
From$4,999Scoped proposal after discovery · GST extra
- Architecture workshop & fixed proposal
- Advanced features & integrations
- Priority support options
What’s included
- ✓Discovery, sitemap and technical plan
- ✓Custom design system and multi-template build
- ✓Integrations scoped in writing
- ✓Performance, security and SEO foundations
- ✓Launch checklist and optional care plan
Not included
- ×Open-ended change requests outside signed scope
- ×Paid media / advertising spend
- ×Third-party licence fees unless listed in the quote
- ×Content writing unless purchased as an add-on
Quick comparison at a glance
| Package | From | Best for | Self-edit | Shop | AI features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One page | $199 | Landing pages & simple offers | Limited | No | No |
| Small CMS | $499 | Local service businesses | Yes | No | No |
| WordPress | $1,499 | Business sites & blogs | Yes | No | Optional add-on |
| WooCommerce | $2,500 | Online product shops | Yes | Yes | Optional add-on |
| CodeIgniter | $1,999 | Custom workflows & speed | Yes | By scope | No |
| CodeIgniter + AI | $3,499 | Custom sites with AI tools | Yes | By scope | Yes (scoped) |
| Custom / premium | $4,999 | Complex or multi-site needs | Yes | By scope | By scope |
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