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Web, branding and SEO tips for NZ business
Practical, jargon-free guides on getting found on Google, building a brand that lasts, and making your website actually work, written by the Seed Studio team.
Owning vs Renting Your Website
What New Zealand Businesses Need to Know If you’re building or refreshing a website, you’re often presented with what sounds like a simple choice. Do…
The Real Cost of Subscription Websites Over 5 Years
The monthly price is rarely the real price Subscription website platforms are marketed on simplicity and affordability. “Only $39 per month” sounds manageable, especially when…
You Don’t Actually Own Your Website on Most Subscription Platforms
Renting space inside someone else’s system When you build a website on a subscription platform like Shopify, Wix, or Squarespace, you’re building inside a closed…
Why Self-Hosted Websites Perform Better for SEO
Control leads to consistency Search engines reward websites that are fast, stable, and well structured. Performance isn’t about tricks or shortcuts. It’s about technical foundations…
Why Growing Businesses Outgrow Subscription Websites
Discover why subscription platforms limit growth Subscription platforms like Shopify, Wix, and Squarespace are designed for accessibility and simplicity. They help businesses get online quickly…
Is a Website a Business Asset?
What NZ Businesses Should Know Beyond marketing Most business owners see their website as a marketing expense. But if you’ve invested in a custom-built website,…
Design That Grows With You
Why “Good Enough for Now” Often Holds Businesses Back Most small businesses don’t start with a designer. They start with what’s available, affordable, and achievable…
Do I need a website for my business?
You’ve got a Facebook page, maybe an Instagram, and a Google listing. So do you actually still need a website in 2026? As a web…