# Web design in Wellington that works, not just looks good Source: https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/services/web-design-wellington/ We design and build custom websites for Wellington businesses, engineered for speed, search and conversions rather than assembled from a template. Lucid Media is an Auckland web design agency working with businesses across Wellington, the Hutt Valley and Porirua, with 200+ projects shipped since 2018. [Book a free discovery call](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/services/web-design-wellington/#booking) [View our work](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/case-studies/) Trusted by businesses across New Zealand since 2018 ![TSB Living](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/_assets/tsb-living.BC-gWiE5_xCwAu.webp) ![Indus Mortgages](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/_assets/indus-mortgages.DcGK8D65_1Jf1sf.webp) ![Cheeky Chapati](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/_assets/cheeky-chapati.B-9bb6dS_IIv3w.webp) ![GB Mech Tech](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/_assets/gb-mechtech.DgQkAw0h_2tnAp0.webp) ![House of Lasers](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/_assets/house-of-lasers.B97yohyS_djSo4.webp) ![Lendy](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/_assets/lendy.VMU0R8Pf_ZPra7z.webp) ![Ray White Austar Property Services](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/_assets/raywhite-aps.iMdlVX2x_1RpTnk.webp) ![The Cookie Collective](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/_assets/cookie-collective.BV3WqqaY_Z1mjHwP.webp) ![Tactics Bar](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/_assets/tactics-bar.DoIPMEWf_oxbm9.webp) ![Finance World](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/_assets/finance-world.Hvt-0LfA_OK2T4.webp) ![Data Cal](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/_assets/datacal.c-bEwZ2L_Z1qb8pE.webp) ![Associated Plastics](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/_assets/associated-plastics.CHSQFqN__Z1kwC2X.webp) ![Ray White A T Realty](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/_assets/raywhite-at-realty.BGH5caL1_Z24t5eO.webp) ![Manga Freight](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/_assets/manga-freight.Bt4Ny1YT_UVgJC.webp) ![FeeFunders](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/_assets/feefunders.CQBWbKOM_Z1BHQzz.webp) ![Ceebs](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/_assets/ceebs.4XcSfzXj_1Idj5t.webp) ![Professional Financial Solutions](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/_assets/professional-financial.R64DXxnm_Z1EN1lx.webp) ![Fundmaster](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/_assets/fundmaster.hW8eab_q_ZAof0F.webp) ## What a Wellington website is up against Wellington is the seat of central and local government and the public sector, wrapped around a dense market of legal and professional services, consulting, and one of the strongest per-capita technology scenes in the country, from SaaS and startups to game studios, film and post-production. Add the hospitality trade around Lambton Quay, Cuba Street and Te Aro, and you have an audience that works close to good design and software all day. That matters for one practical reason. This market judges a web design agency by the quality and speed of its own work, and it judges your business the same way. A dated or slow site quietly costs you credibility before a buyer reads a single line, and the comparison happens against firms across the CBD, the Hutt Valley and Porirua who are already investing in their own. The cost is quiet but real. When your site looks behind, reads poorly or loads slowly, the enquiry goes to whichever competitor loaded faster and made the next step clearer. A site built properly turns that same search into a phone call or a form fill. ### Where Wellington websites lose work It looks dated to a design-literate audience Wellington works around design and software every day. An old site reads as a tell, hinting your work might be behind too, before anyone gets to your offer. It gets visits but no enquiries People land, scan, and leave without calling or filling in the form. That is real demand walking out the door to whoever made the next step obvious. It loads too slowly Most of your visitors are on a phone, often mid-commute or between meetings. A slow page loses them before it gets the chance to make its case. You have hit the ceiling of a builder A drag-and-drop template gets you online, then caps how fast, how findable and how convincing the site can be. You end up paying twice to do it properly. ## What you get with a Lucid website Everything a Wellington business needs in a website that brings in work, not just compliments. ### Custom design, no templates We start from a blank page and build around your brand and how your customers actually buy, so you do not look like every other firm in your category. ### Built to convert Every page carries one job and a clear next step, whether that is a call, a quote request or a sale. Design choices map back to enquiries, not decoration. ### Genuinely fast We tune every build for Core Web Vitals, the metrics Google uses to judge experience. In a market that notices polish, speed is part of the first impression. ### SEO handled during the build Search structure, titles and schema go in as we build, not bolted on afterwards. The site is ready to be found the day it launches. ### Mobile-first We start with the phone and scale up, because Google indexes mobile first and most of your Wellington customers are browsing on a small screen. ### A CMS you can run You get a content system you can update yourself, so changing a price, adding a service or posting an update does not need a developer on standby. 7+ Years in business 200+ Projects since 2018 60+ Five-star Google reviews $1M+ Revenue generated for clients ## The proof is in the work, not the pitch A design-literate market wants to see the work before it believes the claim. These are real results for real New Zealand businesses, with every metric tied to the client that earned it. None are Wellington clients, and we will not pretend otherwise. [View Case Studies](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/case-studies/) Web Design Automotive ### Golden Bay Mech Tech: first mechanic South Islanders find Now the first mechanic South Islanders find when searching nearby #1 Google ranking [View Case Study](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/case-studies/golden-bay-mech-tech/) Web Design Property Services ### J Tip It: 150% more organic traffic Built for the same-day mobile searches that drive real bookings +150% Organic Traffic [View Case Study](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/case-studies/j-tip-it/) Web Design New Zealand Logistics ### GetATaxi: 643% organic traffic growth Now ranking alongside the big rideshare names for airport transfers +643% Organic Traffic [View Case Study](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/case-studies/getataxi/) Web Design New Zealand Property Management ### 360 Property Management: an SEO-optimised rebuild replacing an outdated template Built to climb out of page two and start winning landlord enquiries #1 Google rank [View Case Study](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/case-studies/360-property-management/) Web Design Legal ### Indus Legal: clients land on the practice area they need Clients now land straight on the practice area they need [View Case Study](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/case-studies/indus-legal/) Want results like these for your business? [Book Free Strategy Call](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/services/web-design-wellington/#booking) Professional-services proof, not a local client ## We design for the legal and professional-services world Legal, government and consulting work fills the capital, so the honest question is whether we can build a credible site for that world. We can. We built the website for Indus Legal, a full-service firm of barristers and solicitors, structured around six practice areas: commercial and business law, property, immigration, wills and trusts, family law, and traffic offences, with the named lawyer who handles each matter front and centre. Indus Legal is an East Auckland firm, not a Wellington client, and we will be straight about that. We do not yet have a Wellington-based client in our portfolio, so we are not going to dress one up. What Indus Legal shows is the thing that matters: we design serious, search-ready sites for the legal and professional-services firms that make up so much of Wellington's economy. The build was structured around how professional-services clients actually search, looking for one specific need rather than a general firm, with practice-area hubs as the main entry points and dedicated suburb pages underneath. That is the same approach we would bring to a Wellington practice. [See the Indus Legal website](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/case-studies/indus-legal/) ### How we built it Practice-area hubs as entry points Six areas, each with its own detailed pages, named lawyers and relevant questions answered. Structured for local search LegalService and LocalBusiness schema across every relevant page, with dedicated suburb pages. Built on Astro for speed A fast, clean build that loads quickly and reads clearly on any device. The right lawyer, found fast Navigation organised so visitors reach the right practice area and the right person quickly. ## Who we build for in Wellington Our experience maps onto the sectors that drive the capital. Each line below is a verifiable result for a named New Zealand client, shown as proof of capability, not as a Wellington client. ### Legal and professional services We built the site for Indus Legal, an East Auckland law firm, structured around six practice areas and the lawyer who handles each. It is sector proof that we design credible sites for the professional-services world that fills the capital. [See the Indus Legal website](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/case-studies/indus-legal/) ### Finance and advisory For Sunshine Mortgages, an Auckland mortgage advisory, we built a bilingual site with four loan calculators and a five-step form that pre-qualifies enquiries before they reach the broker. [See the Sunshine Mortgages build](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/case-studies/sunshine-mortgages/) ### Property and rentals 360 Property Management reached #1 on Google for "property management Auckland" on a rebuild that scores 97 on PageSpeed and loads in 1.2 seconds, the kind of work that wins in saturated categories. [See the 360 Property Management results](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/case-studies/360-property-management/) ### Transport and logistics For GetATaxi, a New Zealand transport company, organic traffic grew 643% from a cold start, with top 10 rankings on airport-transfer terms, the kind of demand a capital and its airport corridor generate. [See the GetATaxi results](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/case-studies/getataxi/) ## How a project runs, start to launch Our Lucid Launch System keeps you in the loop the whole way. You sign off the design before we build, and we test everything before it goes live. We have a process for this. 01 ### Discovery We learn your business, your customers and what a win actually looks like. That understanding shapes every decision that follows. 02 ### Strategy and wireframes We map how visitors move through the site and what we want them to do on each page, before any visual design starts. 03 ### Design You see full mockups and give feedback until the look feels right for your brand. Nothing gets built until you sign them off. 04 ### Development We build the approved design as fast, clean, search-ready code, with the content system set up so you can run it yourself. 05 ### Review and QA We test across devices and browsers, check page speed and Core Web Vitals, and fix anything that is not right before launch. 06 ### Launch and support We handle the technical side of going live, then stay on to help with updates, changes and anything that comes up afterwards. ## Why work with Lucid over a big agency, a freelancer or a builder Traditional agencies make a site look good. We make it work. A polished site with no strategy behind it is expensive art, and a design-literate Wellington buyer can tell the difference between a site that looks busy and one that brings in enquiries. You can build it yourself on a drag-and-drop builder, and plenty do. But ranking and converting takes SEO and conversion skill most owners do not have the time to learn, and the ceiling on a template arrives sooner than you would like. And unlike a big agency, senior people do the work here. No account-manager relay, no junior learning on your invoice, no long wait on a one-line change. Our sites are built by an engineer with a Computer Science background, hands-on, which is why speed and clean code are a baseline rather than an upsell. Senior people, hands-on Strategy then design Accountable after launch ### What stays true the whole way Tied to enquiries Every design decision maps back to leads and sales, not to vanity metrics. Tracked, not guessed We report on what the site actually does once it is live, in plain numbers. Built by an engineer Clean, fast code from someone who writes it, not a theme bolted together. ## The right platform for your business There is no single best platform, only the right one for what you need. We build on WordPress, which powers around 42% of the web according to W3Techs and suits most Wellington businesses, on Shopify and WooCommerce for online stores, and on modern frameworks like Astro when speed is the priority. We built J Tip It and GetATaxi on Astro, and both run fast. J Tip It scores a perfect 100 on Google PageSpeed and lifted organic traffic 150% after the rebuild. In a market that notices how an agency's own work performs, that kind of result does some of the selling for us. If you already run on a platform you are happy with, we can work with that too. The decision should serve your business for years, so we make it with you rather than for you. WordPress Shopify and WooCommerce Astro ### How we choose WordPress for content-led sites When you want to publish and update pages yourself without touching code. Shopify or WooCommerce for stores When you are selling products and need a checkout that is built for the job. Astro when speed wins the job When raw performance and search rankings are the priority, as with J Tip It and GetATaxi. ## What web design costs in Wellington The honest answer is that it depends on scope. The cost of a website comes down to how many pages it needs, what it has to do, and how much of the content we create for you. A focused brochure site and a large site with ecommerce or bookings are very different jobs. That is why we do not publish a rate card. After a free discovery call we scope the work and give you a clear, itemised quote, so the investment matches the project rather than a one-size-fits-all package. No surprises, no pressure. If you are still researching, our guide on [what you should pay for web design](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/guides/web-design-cost-nz/) walks through the real cost drivers in plain terms. [Get a tailored quote](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/services/web-design-wellington/#booking) ## Our web design services Explore the specialist parts of web design we run for Wellington businesses, from a custom build to an online store or a full redesign. [All Design](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/services/web-design/) [01 Custom Design No templates, no compromises. We design every page around how your customers make decisions, so your website does more than look the part. It wins you work.](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/services/web-design/custom-website-design/) [02 E-commerce An online store has one job: make buying easy. We design e-commerce experiences that present your products properly, remove the friction between browsing and buying, and give shoppers a reason to trust you with their card details.](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/services/web-design/ecommerce-website-design/) [03 WordPress A WordPress site should give you control, not anxiety. We design custom WordPress websites that look sharp, load fast, and have a back end you can actually use, without calling a developer for every small change.](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/services/web-design/wordpress-website-design/) [04 Responsive Google ranks your site on its mobile version, and a large share of your visitors arrive on a phone. We design responsive websites that work properly on phones, tablets, and desktops, so nobody gets a squeezed-down version of the real thing.](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/services/web-design/responsive-website-design/) [05 UI/UX The best interfaces are invisible. We design digital products people use without thinking, where every screen makes the next step obvious and nothing gets between your users and what they came to do.](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/services/web-design/ui-ux-design/) [06 Redesign Your website should be your best salesperson. Most aren't. We redesign websites to load fast, keep the rankings you've earned, and turn more of your visitors into customers. It starts with a free strategy session, not a sales pitch.](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/services/web-design/website-redesign/) ## What our clients say Real reviews from the businesses we have built, ranked and run campaigns for. 5.0 from 70+ reviews > “Our CPA dropped by 66% and lead quality increased 200-300%. Not only almost immediately, but consistent for the last few months.” Paul Zellman BDM, Austar Property Services Jaide Wooler Executive Assistant, Tom Rawson > We’ve been working with Jason from Lucid Media and couldn’t recommend him more. He’s been a fast communicator, proactive, and always willing to help. Jason goes above and beyond with providing recommendations and support. > > The websites he’s built and implemented for us have been excellent. He has captured our business perfectly and ensured that it is user friendly on both desktop/mobile. Fantastic service! Google review Terry Bradley Director, Precision Building Inspectors > Jason and his team have been fantastic to work with from the initial website design and with the ongoing maintenance. They built us a really professional and well-designed site that represents our business well and it has been great having their continued support. > > It is nice to know someone reliable can manage our website and make sure it stays ranking on Google. They are always responsive when we need updates or changes made, and their technical expertise gives us peace of mind. Google review > “I’ve had around 10 websites developed over the years, and Jason is by far the best web developer I’ve ever worked with.” Andrew Baker Owner, Electrical Plus Mitch Taylor Director, Horton Taylor > I have been working with Jason for a year now and he is absolutely brilliant, honest and reliable. His client first approach has meant his work is always on time and to a high standard. > > Most of all he actually gets the results he says he will. Google review Grace Zhang Sunshine Mortgages > Communication with him is always smooth and effortless. The website he created for me exceeded my expectations in every way. I’m genuinely impressed with both the design and the overall structure. > > I’m looking forward to seeing what else the website can bring to me. If you’re thinking about building a website, Jason is definitely the person to go to. Google review > “Absolutely great in delivering our e-commerce website. A great experience from start to finish, and even beyond.” Harry & Maria Owner, Pots of Joy Samir Khanna Director, Professional Financial > Working with Jason @ Lucid Media on our website was a great experience from start to finish. Jason brought our vision to life with creativity and professionalism; he understood what we were after, and this could be seen in the result. > > The design is clean and modern, and the functionality is exactly what we needed. Communication was smooth throughout the entire process, and deadlines were always met. Highly recommend to anyone looking for top-tier web design and development. Google review Alex Mayo Owner, Playceholdr > I had Lucid Media do some SEO work for us and I'm super impressed with the results. Jason also took the time to educate me deeply on the topic so I didn't feel like everything was smoke and mirrors like I have had with previous agencies. Google review Britta Friedrich Manager, MagicGerman > Working with Lucid Media was an excellent experience from start to finish. They took the time to thoroughly analyse our previous website, understand our product, and align with our company goals before creating a new, professional layout and copy. > > They truly went above and beyond, exceeding expectations at every step. I genuinely enjoyed the collaboration and look forward to working with them again in the future. Google review Melitta Adam Founder, Melitta Skin > I had a call with Jason and was so impressed by how in-depth it was. He really listened, understood where I’m at, and gave me a clear action plan that I can actually use. > > It was practical, straightforward, and made me feel confident moving forward with my ads. I couldn’t recommend working with him enough. Google review > “We wanted to bring our idea for an app to life. He turned our ideas into reality.” Alana Saunders Business Manager, A T Realty Andrew Harvey Director, AES Comp > Lucid Media provides great service, quickly establishing and refining our website. They are always available to us when we need changes made. > > Expert in SEO which is critical, our company now ranks at the top of Google searches, alongside our international suppliers but ahead of other agents around the world. We totally recommend Lucid as a highly competent and committed website developer and manager. Google review Ratu Tau Trekway Shuttle > We had previously used another digital company for our website and digital marketing… things went downhill quickly, and our business suffered badly. > > Within 30 minutes, we were on a Teams meeting discussing the problems we were facing. By 2am, Jason had sent us a detailed report… By 4pm, our Google Ads were back up and running. > > Everything was turned around in less than 24 hours… seeing results that quickly was honestly incredible. > > Jason and the team at Lucid Media have helped get our business back on solid ground… Young, full of energy, passionate, and genuinely driven to help businesses succeed. Google review Alex Fladgate Owner, JunkBoss > Jason created our JunkBoss company website from start to finish. He always responded immediately, shared great ideas, and the final site looks spectacular!! > > Highly recommend to anyone looking to get their website done. Google review > “They took the time to understand our vision and business needs, translating them into a stunning, user-friendly website.” Dev Dhingra CEO, Fundmaster Isaac Smith Managing Director, PSI > Communication was insanely good, the work Jason provided me with was on a new level and blew me away. If you’re looking for someone who will go above and beyond for you then he is your man. Google review Tyler Newman Tillen Finance > From the start, Jason has taken the time to understand my business properly rather than just pushing a generic marketing setup. We’ve built out a new website, landing pages, CRM integration, Google Ads and Meta campaigns, and the attention to detail across everything has been excellent. > > What stands out most is his responsiveness and willingness to adapt quickly. Any time we’ve needed changes or seen something in the data, he’s on it straight away and is always looking for ways to improve performance rather than just letting campaigns run. > > The key difference is that he genuinely feels invested in the success of the business, not just running ads in the background. Google review > “He was really acting in our best interests and went beyond what we were expecting him to achieve.” Brianna Hoy Managing Director, PplPeople Fiona Ashford Manager, Fee Funders > When the finance company I manage, Fee Funders, changed ownership, Lucid Media took over all aspects of our IT and technology, and the impact has been outstanding. Jason quickly learned our legacy systems, implemented critical changes during the transition, and then led the development of our new software platform and reporting systems. > > Jason is exceptional across all areas of technology, both front-end and back-end. He’s practical, solutions-focused, and genuinely understands business needs as well as the technical side. Google review Lynnae Sands Manager, Windsor Industries > Jason has been awesome to work with over the last few months. Whenever we've had any sort of issue with our website, he is extremely prompt in resolving it. Very professional and helpful, I highly recommend. Google review > “Jason is exceptional, excellent communications, a highly motivated individual. Such rare traits - very happy with his development work for us!” Eddie Director, PlastiCard Joel D'leema Director, TSB Living > Jason has been awesome in the work he has done for us. He is fast, very responsive and professional. Would highly recommend. Google review J-Tip It Google review > The team at Lucid Media have provided excellent service while recently coming in to help position J-Tip It to where they need to be! > > We are absolutely blown away with their quick responses, smooth customer service and their initiative to stay 10-steps ahead at all times. Results are immediate and the cost is undeniably justified. > > If you want to be in safe hands, choose Lucid! Google review > “The site looks clean, professional, and easy to use. He made the whole process super simple and stress-free.” Aidan Fraei Agent, Ray White Free tool ## Calculate your website ROI Use our free calculator to see how a faster, better-converting website could change the leads and revenue your site brings in. [Try the free calculator](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/tools/website-roi-calculator/) Free, no email needed ## Keep reading More on how we build, what it costs, and how to choose the right team. [Our core web design service Service](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/services/web-design/) [Wellington SEO Service](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/services/search-engine-optimisation-wellington/) [Conversion rate optimisation Service](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/services/conversion-rate-optimisation/) [Ecommerce web design Service](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/services/ecommerce-web-design/) [Custom web development Service](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/services/web-development/) [SiteCare hosting and support Service](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/services/sitecare-and-hosting/) [How much should I pay for web design? Guide](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/guides/web-design-cost-nz/) [Choosing a web design agency in NZ Guide](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-choosing-a-web-design-agency-in-new-zealand/) ## Wellington web design questions, answered Got questions? We have got answers. Here are some common questions about working with us. [Ask a Question](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/contact/) **Do you work with Wellington businesses, and do we need to meet in person?** Yes, we work with businesses across Wellington, the Hutt Valley and Porirua. We are an Auckland agency and run most projects remotely with regular calls and screen-shares, so you get senior people on your project either way. When an in-person discovery session helps, we are happy to meet in Wellington to kick the work off. **How long does it take to build a website?** It depends on scope, mainly the number of pages, the functionality involved and how much content needs creating. A focused brochure site moves faster than a large site with ecommerce or bookings. After a free discovery call we scope the work and give you a clear plan and schedule up front, so there are no surprises. **How much does web design cost in Wellington?** There is no fixed price, because cost depends on scope, mainly page count, functionality like ecommerce or bookings, and how much content we create. That is why we quote every project individually after a free discovery call rather than publishing a rate card, so the investment matches the actual work. You can read our guide on what web design should cost while you weigh it up. **Do you build on WordPress?** Yes. WordPress powers around 42% of the web according to W3Techs and suits most Wellington businesses, and we build custom WordPress sites rather than off-the-shelf themes. We also build on Shopify and WooCommerce for online stores, and on modern frameworks like Astro when raw speed is the priority. We recommend the platform that fits your business and budget, not the one that is easiest for us. **Will my website work well on mobile?** Yes. We design mobile-first, starting with the phone experience and scaling up to desktop. Most of your customers browse on mobile, so we tune every build to load fast and read clearly on a small screen. Google also indexes mobile first, so a strong mobile site helps you rank. **Do you handle SEO and hosting after the site goes live?** Yes. We build SEO foundations into the site during the build, and we offer managed hosting and ongoing support through our SiteCare plans, which carry a 99.9% uptime SLA and cover updates, security monitoring, backups and priority help. If you would rather host elsewhere, we can build your site to run on any reputable provider. **What if I need changes after the website launches?** You are covered. Every project includes a post-launch support window for fixes and minor adjustments, and our SiteCare plans handle ongoing updates, changes and maintenance once you are live. We do not disappear the moment the site goes live. **Can you guarantee my site will rank number one on Google?** No, and you should be wary of anyone who does, because nobody controls Google's algorithm. What we can do is build a fast, well-structured, search-ready site and back it with sound SEO, the same approach that took an automotive workshop to #1 and a property manager to #1 in Auckland. We are accountable for the work, tracked and tied to real enquiries, not for a number we cannot promise. ## Ready for a Wellington website that brings in work? Tell us about your business and we will show you what a custom, fast, search-ready site could do for your enquiries. Free discovery call, senior people, no pressure. 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