I couldn't recommend Pixelsmith more highly. Kat developed our website from scratch and her expertise and friendly but professional manner always shines through. She made the whole process smooth, seamless and easy to understand. Kat is always happy to help if we need it. We are more than happy to recommend Pixelsmith.
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· 20+ years · 100+ NZ sites built · Christchurch-based
What clients say
Real Kiwi businesses, real words.
We have loved our relationship with Pixelsmith over the last three years - they respond quickly to our requests, but also challenge and push us to move beyond our preconceptions to present our full value to the world. Pixelsmith not only provides technical and design excellence, but combines business nous. We cannot either look fantastic and engaging or…
pixelsmith did an awesome job on our website. a lot of our work is word of mouth but still needed a presence per say online. now we have a great website with gallery pages etc. looks sharp and does the job for what we need. great to work with and listens to the client's needs. cheers :)
Kat from Pixelsmith is a website wizard! I started the process without a firm idea of what I needed or how the site should look. Kat was a total saint as I navigated various directions. She was incredibly patient and provided insightful advice on what would best serve my practice. My only non-negotiable was that the site had to authentically reflect my mahi…
Pixelsmith has provided us with a professionally designed website that is perfect for our needs. Kat was incredibly helpful in working with us to incorporate our requirements, spending a lot of time helping us to plan the structure and functionality of the website (which is quite complex!). Working with Pixelsmith has been a dream - we highly recommend their services!
Thinking about building our website we were staring into the void. When we connected with Pixel Smith it was like the void gave us a big warm hug back! We knew what we were after, however couldn't articulate it, and in no way could we design it. Kat took time to learning about who we are, then just said 'send me some images and text'. I think she has a…
We have been a client of Pixelsmith for several years. Kat has created and managed our beautiful website, and creates and manages our events on Social Media. Kat is amazing to deal with, so professional, creative and just excellent at her job!
Pixelsmith were a dream to work with in the creation of a website for my construction company. Kat led the project with complete professionalism and produced a polished website that has exceeded my expectations. Kat took the time to come on site to take photos and understand how the business is run. It was a thorough consultation process. Kat has a gift for…
Sound familiar?
Most small business owners we meet are in one of these spots.
Your site looks dated.
It was built years ago and it shows - and the competition down the road looks sharper.
It doesn't bring in work.
It sits there like a brochure instead of quietly bringing you enquiries.
You can't update it.
Every change means emailing someone, waiting a week, and getting charged for it.
You're a bit embarrassed by it.
When someone asks for the website, you hesitate before handing it over.
What you get
What that means for you.
More enquiries, not just more visitors.
Built to turn people who land on the page into people who get in touch.
Fast and sharp on a phone.
Most of your customers are on mobile - the site loads quick and works properly there.
Easy to find on Google.
Technically sound and well-structured so you show up for what your customers actually search.
You own everything.
Your domain, content and accounts. No lock-ins, no being held hostage.
Fixed pricing, no surprises.
You know what it costs before I start. No creeping fees, no surprise invoices.
Agency quality for studio prices.
The kind of design and build you'd get from a big-name agency - without the big-name bill. You're paying for the work, not the layers in between.
Recent work
A few recent Christchurch builds.
Ready when you are
Ready to get your business buzzing online?
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Why me
You'll deal with me directly.
You'll be working with me directly - the same person designing your site, building it, and on the other end of the phone afterwards. I'm based in Christchurch, I've been doing this 20+ years, and I think about your website as a tool for winning customers. If it's easier, I'll pop in and see you.
Pricing
Straight pricing, no surprises.
Spark
Clean, fast starter site.
From
$1,500
+ GST
- One-pager or up to 5 sections
- Mobile-optimised + basic SEO
- Live in 1–2 weeks
Most popular
Studio
Multi-page business site.
From
$3,900
+ GST
- Up to 10 pages, fully bespoke
- Editable CMS — change anything yourself
- Live in 3–5 weeks
Signature
Full build, every detail.
From
$8,100
+ GST
- Custom design + custom build
- Animations, interactions, performance audit
- Live in 5–8 weeks
Every build is fixed-price and quoted up front. We'll work out which tier fits on the call.
- No lock-in contracts.
- You own your domain, content and accounts.
- No hard sell - just a straight-up chat.
- Honest advice, even if it's "you don't need this yet".
Common questions
The bits people usually want to know.
How long does it take?
A starter site is usually 3-4 weeks from sign-off; bigger builds 6-10. The main thing that sets the pace is getting your content and photos back to us.
What will it cost?
Builds start from $1,500 +GST. We quote a fixed price up front so there are no surprises.
Can I update it myself afterwards?
Yes - you'll have access, and we'll show you the bits you'll want to change. Or pop it on a care plan and we'll handle it.
What about SEO?
We build sites that are fast and well-structured so you're findable - we pride ourselves on building some of the best optimised sites in New Zealand. But we won't over promise you what can be achieved in Google results.
Which platform do you use?
Our builds are custom, on Astro + Cloudflare - the same stack behind every site on our work page. Online stores are built on Shopify. No WordPress, no page builders - just fast, secure sites that don't need constant patching.
Free 20-minute chat
Let's talk about your website.
Book a time right here, or send the form through and we'll come back to you - no pressure, no hard sell.
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Grab a slot that suits.
Free 20-minute chat - it lands straight in both our calendars. No back-and-forth.
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