Questions
How much does a small business website cost per month?
With Website Rental it is $59 (Bronze), $109 (Silver) or $189 (Gold) a month plus GST. There is no build fee. You are invoiced every 6 months in advance.
Is there an up-front cost?
No build fee and no set-up fee. Your first 6-monthly invoice is sent when your website goes live.
What is the minimum term?
24 months from the day your website goes live. After that it renews for 12 months at a time unless you give us 30 days' written notice before the renewal date. We email you a reminder 60 days before.
How do I pay?
By bank transfer (direct credit). We email an invoice every 6 months, in advance, with our bank details on it. Payment is due within 7 days. GST is added to every invoice.
Will the price go up?
Your price is fixed for the first 24 months. Any change can only start at a renewal, and we tell you in the 60-day reminder, so you can decide.
Are there any hidden costs?
No. Everything in your plan is included. Extras are listed with their prices below, we always quote first, and nothing is charged without your yes.
Do I need to meet you to get started?
No. It can all be done by email, phone or video call. You send us a few details, we build your site and send you a preview link to approve.
Do I have to write the words?
No. We write them, you check and approve them. Nothing goes live without your OK.
Can I change plans?
Yes. Move up a plan at any time and pay the difference for the rest of the current 6 months. You can move down at a renewal.
What if I want to leave early?
The minimum term is 24 months, so the remaining months of that term are still payable. This is written clearly in your agreement.
What happens to my web address if I leave?
If we registered the web address for you, it belongs to Website Rental and stays with us if your plan is cancelled, ends or is not paid, so it does not move with you. If you brought your own web address, it stays yours and you take it with you. Your business name, words, logo, photos and anything else you brought at the start are always yours. The plan price is the same either way.
Who owns what?
Your business name, words, logo, photos and anything else you bring at the start are always yours. The website platform and design stay with us. We choose and register a local web address for you, with your service and town in it where we can. Choosing that address is part of our method, so we own it and it stays with us if your plan is cancelled, ends or is not paid. If you already have a web address, you can use it and it stays yours. The plan price is the same either way.
Can I rent a website instead of buying one?
Yes. That is what Website Rental does. You pay a fixed monthly price ($59, $109 or $189 plus GST) instead of a build fee. We build the site, host it, keep it safe and make your changes.
What is included in a monthly website plan?
Every plan includes the website written for you, a local web address (.co.nz), hosting, security, backups and updates, a site that works on phones, click-to-call, a contact button and map, a traffic dashboard and changes each month. Silver adds up to 5 pages, a Google Business Profile set-up, a questions-and-answers section and a monthly summary email. Gold adds up to 10 pages, a booking or enquiry form and a review call every 3 months. The full lists are at the top of this page.
Do I own my website if I pay monthly?
Your business name, words, logo, photos and anything else you bring at the start are always yours. The website platform and design stay with us. We choose and register a local web address for you, with your service and town in it where we can. Choosing that address is part of our method, so we own it and it stays with us if your plan is cancelled, ends or is not paid. If you already have a web address, you can use it and it stays yours. The plan price is the same either way.
How long does it take to get a website live?
After our 20-minute call and once we have your details, you get a preview link within 5 working days for Bronze, 7 for Silver and 14 for Gold. It goes live within 3 working days of your approval.
How do I get my business found on Google in Rangiora?
Have a website that says clearly what you do and which towns you serve, a complete Google Business Profile with your hours and photos, and the same name, address and phone number everywhere. Every plan is written to be found for your service and town, and Silver and Gold include setting up your Google Business Profile. Nobody can honestly guarantee a ranking, so we show you the real numbers in your dashboard.
Do I need a website if I have a Facebook page?
A Facebook page is a good start, but you do not control it, not everyone uses Facebook, and Google and AI answer tools like ChatGPT read websites more easily. A website on a .co.nz address works alongside your Facebook page.
What happens at the end of a 24-month website plan?
Your plan renews for 12 months at a time unless you give us 30 days' written notice before the renewal date. We email you a reminder 60 days before, and tell you then about any price change, so you can decide.