# WordPress websites that are beautiful and easy to manage Source: https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/services/web-design/wordpress-website-design/ 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. [Get Your Free Website Audit](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/services/web-design/wordpress-website-design/#booking) [View All Web Design Services](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/services/web-design/) ## Sound Familiar? These are the problems we solve every day for businesses like yours. ### Your WordPress site looks like a template Off-the-shelf themes make your business look generic, and bending them into shape creates messy code and limitations you only discover later. ### Content updates feel like a struggle A badly configured WordPress back end leaves you afraid to touch anything. So nothing gets touched, and your content quietly goes stale. ### Plugins slow everything down Every unnecessary plugin adds code, slows load times, and widens your security exposure. Sites accumulate them for years without anyone asking why. ### Your site breaks after updates Theme and plugin updates conflict, layouts break, and you find out from a customer. Emergency fixes become a routine cost they never should have been. Of websites run WordPress ~42% Projects since 2018 200+ Hacked sites ran outdated software 40-50% Clients trained on editing 100% ## What's included Here's what the work covers. 01 ### Custom theme design Themes built from scratch for your brand, not bought and bent into shape 02 ### Easy content management An admin set up so you can edit pages and publish content without technical skills 03 ### Plugin integration Only the plugins your site genuinely needs, so functionality never comes with bloat 04 ### Speed optimised Clean code and lean assets so pages load fast on any connection ## What You Get A WordPress site that genuinely looks like your brand Content editing you can do yourself, without a developer Fast performance without plugin bloat Updates that don't break your site ## Our Approach WordPress powers around 42% of all websites (W3Techs), and for good reason. It gives business owners the ability to manage their own content without calling a developer for every change. But a WordPress site is only as good as its design and build quality, and the gap between a well-built WordPress site and a bloated one is enormous. Our WordPress designs start with your brand and your content, not a pre-made theme. We design custom layouts that present your information clearly and guide visitors toward the actions that matter to your business. The admin is configured so editing pages, adding posts, and updating images feels straightforward, even for non-technical users. For New Zealand businesses that want to keep their website current without ongoing developer costs, a well-built WordPress site is a smart investment. We build sites that are easy to maintain, fast to load, and hardened against the vulnerabilities that catch out poorly built WordPress installations. ## How It Works Our simple process gets you from enquiry to results without the runaround. 1 ### Discovery Call We learn about your business, goals, and challenges in a free 30-minute consultation. 2 ### Custom Proposal You receive a detailed proposal with scope, timeline, and a clear investment breakdown within 48 hours. 3 ### We Get to Work Once approved, we start immediately with regular updates and check-ins throughout. 4 ### Launch & Support We deliver, launch, and provide ongoing support to ensure long-term success. ## Why Choose Lucid Media for WordPress? We focus on results, not just deliverables. Every project we take on is designed to help your business grow. As an Auckland-based agency, we understand the New Zealand market and work with businesses across the country to achieve their digital goals. You get agency-quality work without the agency price tag or timeline. We use smart tools to work faster, so you see results sooner. ### What this means for you Expert guidance Work with specialists who understand the nuances of wordpress website design. Clear communication No jargon, no confusion. We explain everything in plain language. Ongoing support We do not disappear after launch. We are here when you need us. Proven results Our track record speaks for itself. Real outcomes for real businesses. Free download ## Planning a new website? Start with a brief A fill-in template for your goals, pages, content, features and budget, so every web team quotes the same job. [Get the free template](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/resources/website-project-brief-template/) Free template, 12 pages ## Real results from real campaigns See what we have achieved for businesses like yours, with real outcomes we can point to. Real Estate · New Zealand ### [A T Realty Ray White: 155% more organic clicks](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/case-studies/at-realty-ray-white/) Sellers can now find the right local office in one click +155% Organic Clicks Read case study → Logistics · New Zealand ### [GetATaxi: 643% organic traffic growth](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/case-studies/getataxi/) Now ranking alongside the big rideshare names for airport transfers +643% Organic Traffic Read case study → Automotive · New Zealand ### [Tiger Tint & Wrap: 323 enquiries in four months](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/case-studies/tiger-tint/) Helping customers pick the right finish for their budget and timeline 323 website enquiries Read case study → Trades & Services · New Zealand ### [JunkBoss: 182% more search visibility](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/case-studies/junkboss/) Now showing up first when Bay of Plenty locals search +182% more search visibility Read case study → [View All Case Studies](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/case-studies/) ## Other Web Design Services [View all](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/services/web-design/) ### [Custom Design](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/services/web-design/custom-website-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. ### [E-commerce](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/services/web-design/ecommerce-website-design/) 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. ### [Responsive](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/services/web-design/responsive-website-design/) 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. ### [UI/UX](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/services/web-design/ui-ux-design/) 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. ## 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 ## Frequently Asked Questions Got questions? We have got answers. Here are some common questions about working with us. [Ask a Question](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/contact/) **Will I be able to update the website myself?** Yes. We design WordPress sites with content management at the centre of the experience, so editing pages, adding blog posts, and swapping images feels straightforward even with no technical background. We configure the admin around how you'll actually use it, train you at handover, and leave you a reference guide covering the common tasks. From day one, routine changes shouldn't need a developer. **Do you use page builders like Elementor?** We generally prefer custom-coded themes because they're faster, more secure, and cleaner under the hood. That said, some businesses need to build new pages themselves without a developer involved, and that's a legitimate requirement. In those cases we implement a page builder with carefully configured options that keep the design consistent. We talk through the trade-offs openly so you choose the approach that fits your team and budget, not the one that's easiest for us. **How do you handle WordPress security?** We limit plugins to trusted, well-maintained options, recommend secure Australasian hosting, configure firewalls, and harden the WordPress installation against common attack vectors. Keeping WordPress core, themes, and plugins updated is the part most sites neglect. Sucuri's research found roughly 40-50% of hacked CMS sites were running outdated software at the point of infection. Our maintenance plans cover updates so nothing falls behind, and automated backups mean your site can be restored quickly if anything does go wrong. **Can you migrate my existing WordPress site?** Yes, WordPress migrations are routine work for us. We transfer all content, preserve your SEO through proper redirects, and usually improve design and performance during the move. Migrations are planned carefully to minimise downtime: we build the new site in a staging environment and switch over only once everything is tested and approved. If your site carries years of blog content or custom post types, nothing gets lost in the process. **How much does a WordPress website design cost?** Across the New Zealand market, WordPress website design typically ranges from around $4,000 for a smaller brochure-style site to $15,000 or more for larger sites with complex functionality. Cost depends on the number of unique page templates, custom features, and whether you need e-commerce or membership capability. We provide a fixed-price quote after a free discovery call, so you know exactly what you're investing in before any work starts. **How long does a WordPress website project take?** Most WordPress website design projects take 4-8 weeks from kickoff to launch, covering discovery, wireframing, visual design, development, content loading, and testing. Projects with custom integrations, multilingual support, or large content libraries take longer. We set clear milestones at the start and keep you updated throughout, so you know which stage your project is in at any point. **How does WordPress affect my SEO?** WordPress is an excellent platform for SEO when it's built and configured properly. We structure every site with clean, semantic HTML, fast load times, and proper heading hierarchies that search engines can read easily. We configure an SEO plugin like Yoast or Rank Math, then set up your sitemap, schema markup, and metadata so the site is ready to rank from launch day. For businesses targeting local customers, we also optimise for location-based searches. **What happens if something breaks on my WordPress site?** If you're on one of our maintenance plans, we monitor your site and respond promptly, typically within the same business day. If you're not, we offer ad-hoc support at our standard hourly rate. We build WordPress sites to be resilient in the first place: automated daily backups, staging environments for testing updates, and clean code that minimises conflicts. Breakages are rare as a result, but when they happen, we fix them quickly rather than leaving you waiting. ## Ready to Plan your? get your free strategy session. Tell us about your WordPress design and we'll show you how we can help you Plan your. Free consultation & quote Response within 24 hours No obligation to proceed [info@lucidmedia.co.nz](mailto:info@lucidmedia.co.nz) [+64 27 582 4369](tel:+64275824369)