Bespoke Custom Sites & Web Development
We don't just build websites; we craft digital experiences. Our custom web design makes your brand stand out with fast and secure tools. We bring together great design and strong tech while keeping costs low.
Engineered for Excellence
We deliver more than just a website; we build a strong online home for your business. Our smart designs use modern tools to give you the best speed, security and growth.
Tailored Digital Design
Every site we build is made just for you and your brand. We don't use boring templates. We deliver a unique and exciting online space that grabs attention and brings in customers.
High-Performance Web Design
Using modern tools like Next.js and React frontend architecture, we build blazing-fast websites. These fast pages help you rank higher on search engines and keep users happy. Our code is clean so your site loads instantly on any device.
Scalable Architecture
Our custom sites are built to grow. As your business gets bigger, your website will easily handle the extra traffic and new features without breaking or slowing down.
Connected to the Tools You Use
A modern website needs to connect with your other tools. We link your custom site to outside apps, payment systems and secure scalable Node.js backend APIs to sync your data easily.
Custom Website or WordPress: How to Choose
Both are good options. The right one depends on what your site needs to do and who will update it.
Pick a custom React site when your site has a specific job. Think a tradie's quote form that works out a rough price, or a retailer's product pages that show live stock from the warehouse. It also suits you if speed and Google rankings matter a lot, or you plan to add logins and bookings later. It can grow into a full custom web application without starting again.
Pick WordPress development when you mainly want to post news and swap photos yourself each week. It's familiar, and easy to hand to staff.
Our article on why React suits business websites goes deeper. Or compare every option in our guide to our web services.
Our Custom Web Development Process
Every custom website follows the same clear steps. You see progress at each one, and nothing goes live until you're happy with it.
- Free chat. We learn how your business works. Then you get a fixed quote for each phase.
- Sketches. We plan each page on paper first, while changes are still cheap.
- Design. We design your key pages in your brand, on phone and desktop.
- Build and test. We code the site and write automated tests, so later changes don't break your forms.
- Launch. We connect your domain, set up redirects and send your sitemap to Google.
- Aftercare. Stay with our website management service or take it in-house. It's up to you.
Moving Off Wix, Squarespace or Webflow Without Losing Rankings
Switching platforms is where many sites lose their Google traffic. Old page addresses break, and years of rankings go with them. We plan the move so that doesn't happen.
- We list every page and blog post on your current site before we touch anything.
- We map each old address to its new one and set up permanent redirects.
- We carry over your page titles and descriptions, then improve the weak ones.
- We check the new site on phones, tablets and laptops before launch.
- After launch, we watch Google Search Console and fix any errors we find.
Not ready to move yet? That's fine. We can tidy up your current site first and plan the switch for later.
Outgrown Wix, Squarespace or Webflow?
Website builders like Wix, Squarespace, Webflow and Rocketspark are a great start. As you grow, they can feel slow and limited. We move your pages and content to a custom site and set up redirects to protect your Google rankings. Prefer to stay on a builder? Our website management team can look after it.
- WordPress
- Squarespace
- Wix
- Webflow
- Rocketspark
What You Own When Your Custom Website Goes Live
When we finish, the site is yours. You own the code, the design and every word and photo on it. You get the full source code, and the domain and hosting stay in your name.
That means no lock-in. You can stay with us for updates, hire another developer or bring the work in-house. Because the code is clean and tested, the next person can pick it up without starting over.
Want to know who will build it? Meet the Tasman Tech team, or read what our clients say. We're happy to meet in person at our Papatoetoe web design office or by video anywhere in NZ.
Frequently Asked Questions – Custom Sites
Why should we choose a bespoke custom site over a template builder?
Will my custom website be mobile-responsive and optimised for search engines?
Do I own my custom website once it's built?
Do you provide web hosting and domain names?
Let's Build a Website That Fits Your Business
Partner with expert software engineers. We build fast, reliable custom websites you can always count on to grow your business.
