Websites That Work
Website Design & Development
Custom websites designed, built and supported by an Auckland team that cares about your business goals — not just the code.
- Design tailored to your brand
- Shopify, WordPress and Zulu
- Responsive on every device
- Tested, secure and supported
Website design and development at Solution Squad means custom WordPress, Shopify and Zulu websites built for New Zealand businesses that need more enquiries, more sales and less admin. Whether you're launching your first site or rebuilding one that has stopped pulling its weight, our Auckland designers and developers shape the build around your goals, your audience and your budget — then stick around to keep it performing.
What's Included
What we deliver
Custom design
Every business is different, so every site we design is tailored to your brand, your audience and your goals — never a one-size-fits-all template.
Responsive builds
Your site will display and work properly on every device and screen size, from desktop to smartphone.
E-commerce expertise
We build online stores on Shopify, WordPress and Zulu — and help you choose the right platform before a line of code is written.
Custom functionality
From e-commerce to content management systems, we develop the features your business actually needs, not just a pretty front end.
Collaborative process
Open communication throughout the project. Your feedback shapes the site at every stage, so there are no surprises at launch.
On time, on budget
We're committed to delivering your project on time, within budget and to your complete satisfaction.
Websites built around your business
At Solution Squad we specialise in websites that look sharp and work hard. Whether you're launching a brand-new site or overhauling one that has fallen behind, our designers and developers create a custom solution around what you want the site to achieve — more enquiries, more sales, less admin.
Every project starts with a conversation about what you actually need: who your customers are, what you want them to do on the site, and how the website fits into the rest of your business. From there we design, build, test and launch — and we keep you in the loop at every step.
E-commerce and content platforms
Choosing the right platform matters as much as the design. We work with Shopify, WordPress and Zulu, and we'll guide you to the option that suits your products, your budget and how you plan to run the site day to day.
Need to sell online? We build e-commerce stores with the product management, payments and checkout experience your customers expect. Prefer to manage your own content? We'll set you up with a CMS you can update without touching code. And if a ready-made package is the better fit, you can compare our website builder packages in the online shop, with NZD pricing shown up front.
Support that doesn't stop at launch
A website is never really finished. Ongoing website hosting and maintenance keeps your site fast, secure and up to date after launch — and because domain registration and digital marketing sit within our wider websites and marketing services, you can keep everything with one Auckland team.
Solution Squad has supported New Zealand businesses since 2019 from our East Tāmaki base. As a Microsoft Partner and One NZ Partner, we can also join your website up with the rest of your IT — email, cloud, security and connectivity — so nothing falls through the gaps.
Our Approach
How we deliver Website Development
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Discovery & planning
We start by understanding your objectives, target audience and business requirements. Collaborative workshops and consultations define the project scope and set a clear roadmap.
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Creative design
Our designers turn your vision into layouts that reflect your brand personality and engage your audience — from clean and modern to bold and vibrant.
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Responsive development
We build your site to work properly on every screen — desktop, tablet and mobile — with clean code and fast load times.
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Custom functionality
A good-looking site isn't enough on its own. We implement the functionality your business needs, from e-commerce solutions to content management systems, to improve user experience and streamline your processes.
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Testing & optimisation
Before launch we test everything thoroughly against our quality standards. After launch we provide ongoing support and optimisation to keep your site performing at its best.
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Launch & handover
We deploy the site, connect your domain and analytics, and hand over with a walkthrough so your team can run it day to day. From there, hosting, security and updates can continue under a maintenance plan whenever you want them handled for you.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
What is website design and development?
Website design and development is the process of creating a new website or rebuilding an existing one. Design covers the visual layout, user interface and user experience, while development is the coding that makes the site work. For most New Zealand businesses the two run together: one team designs the look, builds the functionality, then tests and launches the finished site.
How long does it take to design and develop a website?
A straightforward business website usually takes a few weeks from brief to launch, while larger e-commerce or custom builds can take several months. The biggest factors are the complexity of the project, the number of features required, and how quickly content, feedback and approvals come through from your side. Agreeing the scope up front keeps the timeline predictable.
What is responsive web design?
Responsive web design means your website adapts and displays correctly on every device and screen size — desktop, laptop, tablet and smartphone. A responsive website improves the user experience, keeps visitors on the page longer and supports your search rankings, because search engines favour mobile-friendly sites. Every website Solution Squad builds is responsive as standard.
Do I need a content management system (CMS) for my website?
A content management system (CMS) lets you update your website's pages, images and blog posts without touching code. A CMS suits businesses that update content often or have several people contributing. WordPress is the most common choice and the platform we recommend for most content-led sites; simple brochure sites that rarely change can get by without one.
What's the difference between custom development and a website builder?
Custom development builds a website from scratch around your exact requirements, giving you far more flexibility in design and functionality. A website builder is a pre-built platform with templates and drag-and-drop tools — quicker and cheaper, but more limited in what you can change. You can compare website builder packages in our online shop with NZD pricing, or talk to us about a custom build.
How do I keep my website secure?
Keeping a website secure means using HTTPS encryption, keeping the CMS, themes and plugins up to date, using strong passwords with two-factor authentication, and backing up your data regularly. Security monitoring adds another layer of protection against malware and hacking attempts. A managed maintenance plan handles these jobs for you, so security patches are never left waiting.
Will I be able to update the website content myself after launch?
Yes. We build on content management systems such as WordPress and set your site up so your team can edit pages, posts and images without touching code, with a walkthrough at handover. If you would rather not, our hosting and maintenance plans cover content changes for you.
Do you build online stores and booking systems, not just brochure sites?
We do. Alongside standard business websites we build online stores, booking and enquiry systems, member areas and integrations with the tools you already use. We scope the functionality during discovery so the build matches how your business actually sells and serves its customers.
How do I measure the success of my website?
Website success is measured by tracking traffic, user engagement, conversion rates and return on investment against the goals you set at the start — enquiries, sales or bookings. Free tools such as Google Analytics show where visitors come from, what they do on the site and where they drop off, highlighting exactly what to improve next.
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