01 / DESIGN
A site that feels like you.
We shape the layout, typography, imagery and content around your business instead of forcing it into a pre-made theme.
Start a project →We design thoughtful, fast websites for New Zealand businesses—with clear messaging, smooth interactions and a simple path for customers to get in touch.
We keep the process clear. You tell us about the business; we shape the design, build and technical details around what you need.
We shape the layout, typography, imagery and content around your business instead of forcing it into a pre-made theme.
Start a project →Your customers are not all sitting at a desk. We design for phones, tablets and desktops from the start.
Ask about mobile →Good design guides people through what you offer, why it matters and what they can do next.
Talk through your goals →Both demos show the kind of polished, responsive website LocalForge can create. Standard is a focused one-page site; Premium expands the experience into a multi-page website.
A warm, single-page fictional homewares shop with an interactive sample bag.
Open Standard Demo ↗A complete landscape studio website with dedicated Services, Gardens, Studio and Contact pages.
Open Premium Demo ↗Both businesses and their content are fictional demonstrations. Prices are LocalForge starting points in NZD.
You don't need to know anything about domains, hosting or code. We handle the technical side and keep you updated at each stage.
We learn what you do, who you want to reach and what the site needs to achieve.
We develop the visual direction and page structure before turning it into the finished site.
We build the responsive site, connect the forms and make sure the details work properly.
Your domain goes live. We stay available for updates, maintenance and future improvements.
Prices are in NZD and shown as starting points. Your project quote confirms the pages, content and functionality included.
For a small business that needs a focused, polished online presence.
NZ$400For businesses ready for a complete multi-page website.
NZ$650For larger sites, custom features or a more involved build.
CustomStill unsure what you need? That's fine. The first conversation is about the business, not about picking technical options.
Tell us what you have now, what you want to improve and what the website needs to do.
Tell us what you have now, what you want to improve and where you would like to go. We'll suggest a practical next step.