Web development Auckland
WordPress web development, based in Auckland.
We design, build, host and look after WordPress websites for Auckland businesses, organisations and agencies. We’re based in the Auckland CBD, work with clients right across New Zealand, and we’re always a quick call or video meeting away, long after launch.
Why a local developer
Local, and here
for the long run.
Plenty of web companies can build a site. Fewer are still answering the phone a few years later.
Based in the Auckland CBD
A local team on your time zone. Most meetings happen by video call, and we're happy to meet in person when it's booked ahead.
Same time zone, real people
Call or email and you'll reach the people who built your site, during your working day.
WordPress, done properly
WordPress is all we build on, so every project benefits from deep experience with the platform.
Hosting and care under one roof
We host and look after what we build, so you're never handed off to someone else after launch.
Trusted local specialists
Need design, photography, copy or marketing? We work with Auckland specialists we trust.
Here since 2018
We've been building and looking after websites for Auckland businesses since 2018.
Choosing a developer
What to look for in an Auckland web developer.
Auckland has no shortage of web companies. Here’s what separates a website partner from a one-off build.
Most businesses only choose a web developer once every few years, so it’s hard to know what to ask. The build itself is only part of the story. What matters just as much is what happens in year two and year three, when a plugin needs updating, a form stops sending, or you want to add a new service page before a busy season.
Ask who looks after it after launch
Plenty of websites are built by one company, hosted by another and supported by nobody. When something breaks, each points at the other. We build, host and look after every site ourselves, so there’s one team responsible and one number to call.
Ask what it's built on
We only build on WordPress, using well-supported page builders, so your site isn’t tied to one developer’s custom code. You own it outright, you can edit it yourself, and it can be kept secure and up to date for years.
Ask how they'll work with you
We’re based in the Auckland CBD and work with businesses right across New Zealand. Most projects run smoothly over video calls and email, which saves everyone travel time, and we’re happy to meet in person too, as long as it’s booked in advance.
Ask what happens when you need more
Design, copywriting, photography and marketing all make a website work harder. We work with trusted Auckland specialists in each, and we’ll tell you plainly when something is better handled by someone else.
How it works
From first chat to
launch day.
A clear process, with the same people from start to finish.
First chat
A video call or a booked meeting, whichever suits you. We learn how your business works and what the website needs to do.
Proposal
A clear, fixed proposal with what's included and a realistic timeline. No surprises.
Design
Designed in-house or with one of our trusted Auckland designers, around your brand.
Build
Built properly on WordPress, so it's fast, secure and easy for you to edit.
Launch
We test everything, launch, and show you how to make your own changes.
Look after
Hosting, updates and support from the same team, for as long as you need us.
What we build
Websites that work as hard as you do.
From simple business websites to multi-site networks, all on WordPress.
Business websites
Clear, fast websites for professional services that turn visitors into enquiries.
Website refreshes and rebuilds
Dated or slow websites rebuilt properly on current WordPress.
Platform migrations
Moving from Wix, Squarespace, Webflow or Shopify onto WordPress.
Multi-site networks
Several websites run from one platform, like a group of clinics or branches.
Small online stores
Small to medium WooCommerce stores that are easy to run.
Recent work
Built for Auckland businesses.
A few of the Auckland businesses whose websites we’ve built and look after.
An ice supplier since 1996
Party and trade ice across Auckland, with online ordering and a login for trade customers.
A restoration specialist
A page for every service, and a 24/7 emergency button always one tap away.
A family medical group
Seven clinic websites run from one WordPress platform, easy for the practice team to manage.
A mortgage advisory
A bright, layered design with calculators, built to hold together on every screen.
Reviews
5-star rated on Google, here's why
Paul and the team at ControlShift have done an outstanding job for us at HelloYello. The planning and communications have been top notch and the website looks fantastic. Highly recommend.
“Grant Stephens
HelloYello
I met Control Shift through networking and quickly saw why so many people speak highly of them. They’re thoughtful in how they work, clear in how they communicate, and genuinely committed to doing things right. A crew I’d feel confident pointing anyone toward. Highly recommended AAA+++
“Sam Martin
First Point Electrical
The whole process from contacting them through to launching my site was smooth and efficient. The end product is a website of high quality that is extremely secure on their custom built servers which host it. All this done for a very reasonable price, I highly recommend using their services!!!
“Ryan Wroth
Kitset Solutions
Frequently asked
Auckland web development questions
Common questions about working with us.
Can we meet in person?
Yes, happy to. Most of our meetings happen by video call because it saves everyone travel time, but we’re glad to meet in person too. Just book a time with us first.
Do you only work with Auckland businesses?
No. We work with businesses right across New Zealand, and plenty of our clients never meet us in person. Being in Auckland just means we’re on your time zone and easy to get hold of.
How much does a website cost?
It depends on what the site needs to do. Every project gets a clear, fixed proposal after a free first conversation, so you know the cost before anything starts.
Do you host the websites you build?
Yes. We host and look after every site we build, with daily backups, security monitoring and updates, so one team is responsible for your website.
Can you work with our designer or agency?
Yes. Much of our work is building from designs by Auckland agencies and designers. We follow the design closely and keep them in the loop.
What if we already have a website?
We can rebuild it, refresh it or move it onto WordPress, keeping your content and redirecting old page addresses so search engines still find you.