Website development
Custom Built Websites in New Zealand.
No templates. No bloat. Just your website.
Slightly Different builds custom websites for New Zealand businesses: hand-coded from scratch with a fully custom design, no templates and no WordPress. Each site comes with its own simple editor for everyday changes. Custom websites start at $2,495 + GST, with New Zealand hosting from $249 + GST per year.
From $2,495 + GST
What is a custom built website?
A custom built website is designed and coded specifically for your business, rather than squeezed into a template or a big content management system (CMS) like WordPress.
At Slightly Different, every custom site is hand-coded from scratch. There are no plugins and no theme to keep patched, so there's very little that can go wrong, slow down or need updating. The result is a site that's fast, secure and does exactly what your business needs, nothing more.
Who is a custom website right for?
A custom build is a great fit if you want a professional site that just works, without looking after a CMS.
Businesses that want simple
You don't need a big, complex CMS. You want a site that looks great and quietly does its job.
Occasional updates
You won't be adding lots of pages or changing things every day, but you want to tweak text and photos yourself.
Secure and low-maintenance
No plugins or software updates to manage, so there are far fewer security holes and no ongoing maintenance bills.
Speed matters
Hand-coded pages are lean and load fast, which keeps visitors happy and helps your Google rankings.
You want to own it
Your website is yours. You're not renting it from a platform, and you're not stuck on anyone's hosting.
A design that stands out
Fully custom design, built around your brand and your customers, not a template thousands of others use.
Can I edit a custom website myself?
Yes. Every Slightly Different custom website comes with its own simple editor, so you can change the everyday things yourself, like:
- text and headings
- photos and images
- contact details and opening hours
- services and prices
The design and layout are locked down, so nothing you edit can break the site. If you need a new page added, we'll do it for you for $95 + GST per page.
Custom website or Wix and Squarespace?
Wix and Squarespace are popular because they're quick to start. The catch is that you never really own your website: it lives on their platform, you pay their monthly fees for as long as it's online, and if you ever want to leave, you usually have to start again.
A custom website from Slightly Different is different:
- you own it, files and all, and can host it anywhere
- no platform subscription, just hosting from $249 + GST per year
- faster pages, without a website builder's extra code
- a unique design, not a template with your logo on it
- real people in New Zealand to help when you need it
How much does a custom website cost?
Fixed prices, so you know exactly what you are paying before we start.
Get going
CustomStart
Perfect for the small business getting started on the web.
$2,495 + GST
- Up to 4 pages included
- A basic but beautiful custom design
- Google Analytics and Search Console set-up
- A locked system, simple and robust
- Can be upgraded at any time
Most popular
CustomPro
For larger businesses who need larger sites.
$3,995 + GST
- Up to 7 pages included
- The next level of totally custom design
- Google Analytics and Search Console set-up
- Covers the needs of most business websites
- Can be upgraded at any time
Extra pages are $95 + GST each. Hosting is $249 + GST per year and an NZ domain is $34.95 + GST per year.
Compare all website packagesWhere is a custom website hosted?
Your custom website is hosted on Slightly Different's secure New Zealand servers for $249 + GST per year, with free SSL, daily backups and 24/7 monitoring. See the hosting plan.
Because you own your site, you're free to host it somewhere else if you ever want to. We just think you'll like it here.
Custom websites we have built.
A few of our recent custom builds. Before and after shots show the site we replaced.
Custom website FAQs
How much does a custom website cost in NZ?
Slightly Different custom websites start at $2,495 + GST for up to 4 pages (CustomStart), or $3,995 + GST for up to 7 pages (CustomPro). Extra pages are $95 + GST each, and hosting is $249 + GST per year.
Is a custom website better than WordPress?
It depends on what you need. A custom site is faster, more secure and has nothing to update, which suits businesses that don't change their site often. WordPress suits sites that need lots of pages, a blog or full control. Read our custom or WordPress guide.
Can I update my custom website myself?
Yes. Every custom site includes a simple editor for text, headings, images, contact details, services and prices. New pages are added by us for $95 + GST each.
Do I own my custom website?
Yes. Unlike Wix or Squarespace, the website is yours. You can host it with us in New Zealand or take it elsewhere.
Does a custom website need updates or maintenance?
Very little. There are no plugins or CMS software to update, so there are no regular update bills and far fewer security risks.
Ready for a website that is all yours?
Custom websites from $2,495 + GST, hosted in New Zealand.