Website design · Mount Maunganui, Tauranga & Bay of Plenty
Two kinds of website. Which one is right for you?
Most businesses need one of two things: an online store that sells for you, or a business website that brings in calls, bookings and enquiries. Here's what each is good for, with live examples.
Every website build, this month only.
Online stores and business websites, built by the same team, to the same standard — just at a sale price. Book a call or get a quote before the timer runs out to lock your price in.
The difference in one table
| Feature | E-commerce | Business website |
|---|---|---|
| Main goal | Sell products online | Get calls, bookings & enquiries |
| Takes payments | Yes — cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Shop Pay | Optional (deposits or booking apps) |
| Built on | Shopify | Fast static site, hosted on Netlify |
| Typical pages | Home, shop, product pages, cart, checkout, customer accounts | Home, about, services, gallery, reviews, contact |
| You manage | Products, stock, orders & discounts in Shopify | Nothing day to day — we update it, or you use a simple editor |
| Ongoing costs | Shopify monthly plan + card fees | Low-cost hosting (often free) |
| Timeline | 3–8 weeks | 2–4 weeks |
| Sale price | 20–50% off — exact price in your quote | 20–50% off — exact price in your quote |
E-commerce website
An online shop where customers browse, pay and order without you lifting a finger. We build it on Shopify, so products, stock, orders, shipping and payments are all handled in one place.
Choose e-commerce if…
- You have products to post out or have collected
- You want customers to pay when they order
- You want to make sales while you sleep
- You need stock and orders tracked automatically
Great for
Sell your own range online, with photos, sizes and colours.
Turn what you build by hand into steady online orders.
Sell products and recurring subscriptions that ship themselves.
Add a second shop window that's open 24/7.
Jammies
A pyjama brand for the whole family, built as a Shopify store. Customers shop by character or category and check out in a couple of taps — on any screen.
- Hover mega menus with featured collections
- Swipeable circle category menu on mobile
- Product pages with sizes and Afterpay
- Slide-out bag with add-on suggestions
4 example online stores
Each preview plays on its own, showing what your customers would do on the site.
Browse, add to bag and check out in a few taps.
Options, subscriptions and price updates on a product page.
Filter a collection, pick a size and watch the price change.
A fast, secure checkout from details to payment.
Business website
A fast, professional static website that explains what you do, builds trust and makes it easy to call, book or ask for a quote. No online checkout to manage — just more of the right enquiries.
Choose a business website if…
- You sell services, not products
- Customers call, book or ask for a quote
- You want to look established and trustworthy
- You want to be found on Google in your area
Great for
Show your work and get more quote requests.
Menus, hours, location and table bookings.
Service lists, prices and online bookings.
Look established, explain what you do and get calls.
Otherside of the World
A travel website and app that shows you the exact opposite side of the planet from anywhere you choose — your antipode — and the community exploring it.
- Bold, image-led story pages that load fast
- App showcase with download buttons
- Challenges, communities and testimonials
- Built mobile-first and ready for Google
4 example business websites
Each preview plays on its own, showing how visitors become calls, bookings and quote requests.
Shows the work and turns visitors into quote requests.
Menu, opening hours and table bookings in one place.
Services, prices and online booking that fills the calendar.
Clear services, real reviews and easy ways to get in touch.
Not sure which you need?
Answer three quick questions.
From first chat to launch day
We talk about your business and recommend the right type of website.
You get a clear, fixed price and timeline. 50% deposit to start.
We design it, you give feedback, then we build and test it on every screen.
We go live, show you how it works and stay on hand if you need us.
Lock in 20–50% off your new website.
Book a free Zoom call, or answer six quick questions for an instant quote. No obligation — your sale price is held when you book.