--- title: "Web Development Christchurch" description: "Web development in Christchurch. Hand-coded websites and web apps built with Next.js, React, or WordPress. No shortcuts, no page builders." canonical_url: https://webscape.co.nz/services/web-development site: Webscape markdown_url_convention: "append .md to any URL on this site, or send Accept: text/markdown" index: https://webscape.co.nz/llms.txt --- # Web Development We write clean code, build fast sites, and create functionality that actually works. Whether it is a marketing site, a web app, or a complex integration, we build it properly from the ground up. There are plenty of agencies that will build you a website using a page builder and a premium theme. That is not what we do. We write code by hand, test it properly, and build things that perform well under real conditions. Our stack includes Next.js, React, TypeScript, and WordPress depending on what the project needs. We have built marketing sites, booking platforms, CRM integrations, e-commerce stores, and internal business tools for clients across Christchurch and New Zealand. If it runs in a browser, we can build it. ## What this includes - **Custom Website Development**: Hand-coded websites built with Next.js, React, or WordPress. No templates, no shortcuts. - **Web Application Development**: Custom tools, dashboards, and interactive applications built to solve real business problems. - **API Development & Integration**: Connect your website to third-party services, payment gateways, CRMs, and other systems. - **E-commerce Development**: Online stores built with WooCommerce or custom solutions. Payment processing, inventory, and order management. - **Performance Optimisation**: Fast-loading pages, optimised images, efficient code, and proper caching strategies. - **Ongoing Support & Maintenance**: Regular updates, security patches, performance monitoring, and feature development as your business grows. ## Process 01. **Requirements & Scoping**: We define what the project needs to do, what technology fits, and what the realistic budget and timeline look like. No guesswork. 02. **Architecture & Planning**: We plan the technical architecture, database schema, API structure, and deployment strategy before writing code. This prevents costly changes later. 03. **Design**: If the project includes design, we create high-fidelity mockups in Figma. If you have designs already, we review them for technical feasibility and suggest improvements. 04. **Development**: We build in iterative sprints, sharing progress regularly. You see working code early, not just mockups. We use version control, write tests where it matters, and document as we go. 05. **QA & Testing**: Cross-browser testing, mobile testing, performance audits, accessibility checks, and user testing if needed. We fix issues before they reach your customers. 06. **Launch & Handover**: We handle deployment, DNS, SSL, and monitoring setup. You get documentation, CMS training if applicable, and a support plan for after launch. ## Pricing - **Marketing Website**: $3,000 - $8,000. A clean, fast website for your business. Custom design, responsive build, SEO setup, and CMS if needed. Suits service businesses, professionals, and small companies. - **Complex Website or CMS Build**: $8,000 - $20,000. Larger sites with custom post types, integrations, advanced layouts, or multi-language support. Includes WordPress or Next.js builds with full CMS. - **Web Application**: $15,000 - $50,000+. Custom web apps, dashboards, booking systems, or platforms with user accounts, APIs, and complex business logic. Scoped and quoted based on your requirements. ## Best for - Businesses needing custom-built websites or web apps - Want clean, performant code that scales - Need API integrations or custom functionality - Care about SEO and Core Web Vitals - Looking for a long-term development partner ## FAQ ### How much does web development cost in New Zealand? A standard business website typically costs between $3,000 and $8,000. More complex sites with custom features, CMS integration, or e-commerce run $8,000 to $20,000. Web applications and platforms start from $15,000 and go up depending on scope. We provide a fixed quote after scoping your project. ### What technologies do you use? We work with Next.js, React, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS for modern web applications and high-performance marketing sites. For content-managed websites, we use WordPress with custom themes and Advanced Custom Fields. For e-commerce, WooCommerce or custom solutions depending on the requirements. ### How long does a web development project take? A marketing website typically takes 4 to 8 weeks. More complex sites with custom features or integrations take 8 to 12 weeks. Web applications can take 3 to 6 months depending on scope. We give you a timeline during scoping and keep you updated throughout. ### Do you build WordPress sites or just custom code? Both. WordPress is a great choice when you need a CMS that is easy to update. Next.js is better when you need top-tier performance, complex interactive features, or a web application. We recommend the right tool for the job, not the one we prefer. ### Can you work with our existing website? Yes. We regularly take over existing WordPress sites, fix performance issues, add new features, and rebuild sections that are not working. If a full rebuild makes more sense, we will tell you honestly rather than patching something that needs replacing. ### What about hosting and ongoing costs? Hosting for a standard WordPress site runs $20 to $50 per month. Next.js sites can be hosted on Vercel, often for free or under $20 per month. Domain registration is around $30 to $50 per year. We set up hosting as part of the project and can manage it for you ongoing. ### Do you provide support after launch? Yes. We offer maintenance plans covering updates, security patches, backups, and small changes. For larger ongoing development, we work on a retainer or project basis. Most clients stay with us long-term because it is simpler than finding a new developer every time they need something. ### Will my site be fast and rank well on Google? Performance and SEO are built into every project. We optimise images, write efficient code, set up proper caching, and configure meta tags, schema markup, and heading structure. Our sites consistently score 90+ on Google PageSpeed Insights. ## Related - Service: https://webscape.co.nz/services/web-design - Service: https://webscape.co.nz/services/web-app-development - Service: https://webscape.co.nz/services/nextjs - Guide: https://webscape.co.nz/guides/website-cost-nz - Guide: https://webscape.co.nz/guides/how-to-improve-website-speed --- > Full site index for agents: https://webscape.co.nz/llms.txt