# Build it right. Keep it running. Make it grow. > Your local partner for WordPress excellence. We design, build, and grow beautiful, high-performing websites for Kiwi businesses — all under one roof. - Canonical URL: https://wpexpert.co.nz/ WP Expert is New Zealand's all-in-one WordPress partner. Design, development, care and growth under one roof, for businesses that want a website that works as hard as they do. ## One partner. Three promises. We're more than a WordPress agency. We're your long-term partner. From beautiful design to reliable support and smart marketing, we handle it all under one roof so you can focus on your business. ### Build (Design & development) Design and develop WordPress websites tailored to your business. - [Web Design](https://wpexpert.co.nz/wordpress-services/wordpress-web-design/) - [Custom Development](https://wpexpert.co.nz/wordpress-services/wordpress-custom-development/) - [WooCommerce Development](https://wpexpert.co.nz/wordpress-services/woocommerce-development/) ### Care (Support & maintenance) Keep your site secure, updated, and running smoothly every day. - [Support](https://wpexpert.co.nz/wordpress-services/wordpress-support/) - [Maintenance](https://wpexpert.co.nz/wordpress-services/wordpress-maintenance/) ### Grow (SEO, speed & marketing) Grow traffic, leads, and sales with SEO, speed, and marketing. - [SEO & AI Search](https://wpexpert.co.nz/wordpress-services/wordpress-growth/wordpress-seo/) - [Performance Optimisation](https://wpexpert.co.nz/wordpress-services/wordpress-growth/wordpress-performance-optimisation/) - [Digital Marketing](https://wpexpert.co.nz/wordpress-services/wordpress-growth/wordpress-digital-marketing/) - [Marketing Automation](https://wpexpert.co.nz/wordpress-services/wordpress-growth/wordpress-marketing-automation/) ## Services - **[Web Design](https://wpexpert.co.nz/wordpress-services/wordpress-web-design/)** (Build): Modern, mobile-friendly websites built around your brand and your customers. Sites that look stunning, load fast, and convert visitors into leads and sales. - **[Custom Development](https://wpexpert.co.nz/wordpress-services/wordpress-custom-development/)** (Build): Custom functionality, plugins, and integrations built specifically for your business, so your website works exactly how you need it to. - **[API Integration](https://wpexpert.co.nz/wordpress-services/wordpress-custom-development/)** (Build): Connect your site with CRMs, booking systems, payment gateways, and third-party tools. We make your systems talk to each other. - **[WooCommerce Development](https://wpexpert.co.nz/wordpress-services/woocommerce-development/)** (Build): Secure, high-performing WooCommerce stores tailored for Kiwi retailers, from boutique shops to large eCommerce brands. - **[WordPress Support](https://wpexpert.co.nz/wordpress-services/wordpress-support/)** (Care): Day-to-day help with content edits, fixes, and small improvements when you need them. - **[Website Maintenance](https://wpexpert.co.nz/wordpress-services/wordpress-maintenance/)** (Care): Updates, backups, and monitoring handled for you, so your site stays secure, up to date, and stress-free. - **[SEO & AI Search Optimisation](https://wpexpert.co.nz/wordpress-services/wordpress-growth/wordpress-seo/)** (Grow): SEO strategies that work on Google and in AI answers, built for Kiwi businesses. Attract the right customers, rank higher, and grow your online visibility. - **[Performance Optimisation](https://wpexpert.co.nz/wordpress-services/wordpress-growth/wordpress-performance-optimisation/)** (Grow): Caching, code tuning, and detailed audits that improve speed and stability, keeping visitors and Google happy. - **[Digital Marketing](https://wpexpert.co.nz/wordpress-services/wordpress-growth/wordpress-digital-marketing/)** (Grow): Targeted campaigns across Google and social media, turning clicks into customers with data-driven strategy and clear results. - **[Marketing Automation](https://wpexpert.co.nz/wordpress-services/wordpress-growth/wordpress-marketing-automation/)** (Grow): Automate emails, workflows, and CRM tasks to save time and scale your business. ## Results Growth looks different for every business. Some need visibility, others speed, many want smarter marketing. Here are a few examples of how we’ve turned WordPress websites into real growth engines for our clients. - **<2s**: Load time, down from 16s — Bounce rate cut, conversions doubled - **+40%**: Sales in six months — Targeted Google Ads for a WooCommerce store - **20h**: Saved every week — Email workflows that nurture leads automatically - **#1**: In local search — A NZ local business, driving foot traffic and online sales ## A Kiwi team that listens. We listen, communicate clearly, and support you long after launch. We grow with you, not just work for you. ## Why WP Expert - **WordPress expertise**: We understand WordPress inside and out: its strengths, its limits, and how to make it perform at its best. Smarter builds, better performance, fewer problems down the track. - **All-in-one partner**: From design and development to hosting, SEO, and marketing, everything your site needs is handled under one roof. No hand-offs, no confusion, no wasted time. - **Business-driven approach**: We understand how businesses operate, from industry challenges to everyday processes. We build websites and systems that genuinely support how you work and grow. - **Local, reliable, responsive**: A Kiwi-based team that listens, communicates clearly, and supports you long after launch. We grow with you, not just work for you. - **Transparent and fair**: Straightforward pricing, no hidden costs, and honest advice. Real value, not inflated retainers. ## Web design packs A clear one-off fee. Branded design, responsive layouts, SEO-ready structure, premium plugins, training. Everything you need to launch with confidence. | Package | Price | Billing | Best for | Includes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Essential Business (Most popular) | $1,200 | one-off · excl. GST | For informational or business sites | Up to 8 pages; Branded custom design; Premium plugins included; Basic on-page SEO setup; 10-day turnaround | | Essential eCommerce | $2,600 | one-off · excl. GST | For online stores | Everything in Essential Business; Up to 10 pages; Woo setup, up to 20 products; Payments, shipping & tax; 20-day turnaround | | Custom Website | Quote | scoped to your project | For complex or larger projects | Unlimited pages, bespoke layouts; Advanced integrations: CRM, booking, APIs; Large WooCommerce catalogues; Multi-language or multi-site; Dedicated project management | ## Insights - [Exploring Headless WordPress Architecture: A Detailed Examination](https://wpexpert.co.nz/insight/exploring-headless-wordpress-architecture-a-detailed-examination/): Headless decouples the front-end from WordPress. When it pays off, and when it doesn’t. - [How to Make Your WordPress GDPR Compliant in 2025](https://wpexpert.co.nz/insight/how-to-make-your-wordpress-gdpr-compliant-in-2025/): If you have visitors from the EU, GDPR isn’t a buzzword. It’s a requirement. A practical checklist. - [Boost Your Custom WooCommerce Store: Upgrade for Speed and Scalability](https://wpexpert.co.nz/insight/boost-your-custom-woocommerce-store-upgrade-for-speed-and-scalability/): Store feeling sluggish as it grows? How to handle more orders without compromising performance. ## FAQ ### What does WP Expert do? We’re a New Zealand WordPress agency with design, development, care and growth under one roof. We build websites, WooCommerce stores and custom integrations, look after them with support, maintenance and hosting, and grow them with SEO, performance optimisation, digital marketing and marketing automation. One Kiwi team covers all ten services. ### What makes WP Expert different from other WordPress agencies? We’re not just a design team. We’re your all-in-one WordPress partner. Beyond beautiful websites, we focus on strategy, usability, and business goals. Smart design with technical excellence, so your site looks great and performs for your business. ### How much does a website cost with WP Expert? A WordPress website with WP Expert starts at $1,200 + GST one-off for the Essential Business pack: up to 8 pages, branded custom design, premium plugins and basic on-page SEO. An online store starts at $2,600 + GST, and larger projects are quoted. Hosting, domain and maintenance are separate: Standard Maintenance is $1,200 a year + GST. ### Can you handle everything: hosting, maintenance, and marketing? Yes. We provide everything your WordPress site needs, from design and development to hosting, maintenance, SEO, marketing, and automation. One reliable team looking after your website and helping it grow. ### I already have a website. Can you improve or maintain it? Definitely. We can improve your site’s performance, design, and functionality, or simply keep it secure and up to date. Many clients come to us with existing sites that need expert care or a fresh look. ### Is WordPress still a good choice in 2026? Yes, for most business websites. WordPress is open-source, so you’re not locked into one host or agency, and it gives you flexibility, scalability and control. You can update content yourself, add features as you grow, and turn the site into a WooCommerce store when you’re ready to sell, whether that’s 20 products or 20,000. ### Do you only work with New Zealand businesses? Our main focus is helping Kiwi businesses succeed online, but we also work with clients in Australia and support NZ brands expanding internationally. ### How do we get started? Get in touch and tell us what you’d like to achieve. We’ll have a friendly chat, understand your goals, and recommend the best next step: a new build, a performance improvement, or a long-term growth plan. --- Your local all-in-one WordPress partner in New Zealand. - Email: hello@wpexpert.co.nz - Area served: New Zealand - Build: [WordPress Web Design](https://wpexpert.co.nz/wordpress-services/wordpress-web-design/), [Custom Development](https://wpexpert.co.nz/wordpress-services/wordpress-custom-development/), [API Integration](https://wpexpert.co.nz/wordpress-services/wordpress-custom-development/), [WooCommerce Development](https://wpexpert.co.nz/wordpress-services/woocommerce-development/) - Care: [Support & Security](https://wpexpert.co.nz/wordpress-services/wordpress-support/), [Hosting & Maintenance](https://wpexpert.co.nz/wordpress-services/wordpress-maintenance/) - Grow: [WordPress SEO & AI Search](https://wpexpert.co.nz/wordpress-services/wordpress-growth/wordpress-seo/), [Performance Optimisation](https://wpexpert.co.nz/wordpress-services/wordpress-growth/wordpress-performance-optimisation/), [Digital Marketing](https://wpexpert.co.nz/wordpress-services/wordpress-growth/wordpress-digital-marketing/), [Marketing Automation](https://wpexpert.co.nz/wordpress-services/wordpress-growth/wordpress-marketing-automation/)