Best Web Designers in Wellington
We assessed 37 web designers in Wellington and ranked the top 5 on public rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The businesses listed below hold 431 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 24 September 2026. How we rank →
Before you hire
A website is only valuable if it performs: ask any web design company to show you sites it has built, check those sites on mobile and for load speed, and confirm who owns the domain, hosting and code after the project ends. Get clarity on what happens after launch if you need changes or the site breaks.
Top 5 Web Designers in Wellington
The top 5 web designers in Wellington are #1 Designerbloom, #2 Grow My Business, #3 MyWebsiteHelp, #4 Psychoactive Studios, and #5 PS/Digital, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you hire.
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Designerbloom Brand & Website Consultant
verifiedVerified★ 5.0 75 reviews +1 Top5 Score 1655★ 75Designerbloom builds websites, redesigns existing sites, and pairs that work with logo and brand identity, making it a single stop for business owners who need the whole visual package sorted at once. Sara-Jane runs an initial Zoom session to pull out what clients actually want, and several reviewers note she translated vague briefs into finished designs that exceeded what they had imagined.
location_on 10 Catlins Glen, Aotea, Porirua schedule Mon–Fri 9am–3pm · Sat–Sun Closed
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Grow My Business
★ 5.0 113 reviews +2 Top5 Score 163 -15★ 112 4★ 1Grow My Business handles new builds, full redesigns, and complex multi-audience sites, working through an upfront discovery process to understand each organisation before touching the design. Their block-based build approach hands day-to-day site management back to the client, and video tutorials walk teams through editing so they stay confident long after launch.
location_on Level 2/182 Vivian Street, Te Aro, Wellington
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MyWebsiteHelp
↑ 1★ 5.0 66 reviews Top5 Score 1565★ 66MyWebsiteHelp turns around new business websites, including sites for trades, roofing, and electrical companies, with Linford known for picking up a brief in a single conversation and building exactly what the client had pictured. Multiple clients note he accommodated repeated changes mid-build without hesitation, and several flagged the pricing as noticeably sharp compared to other providers they had tried.
location_on 16/15 Roxburgh Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington
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Psychoactive Studios
↑ 1★ 5.0 39 reviews Top5 Score 1485★ 39Psychoactive Studios brings together website design, brand development, and technically ambitious builds involving 3D elements and custom CMS work, making them a fit for clients with challenging briefs. Several clients describe handing over a vague or demanding vision and receiving a finished site that exceeded what they had pictured, with the collaborative process itself described as straightforward from discovery through to launch.
location_on Level 5/148 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington
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PS/digital
★ 5.0 38 reviews Top5 Score 1475★ 38PS/Digital covers website design, development, and ongoing site management alongside brand work, making them a fit for organisations that need more than a one-off build. Clients like Barnardos and the NZ Cycle Trail describe a team that learns the business first, then shapes the digital work around that understanding rather than leading with aesthetics.
location_on Level 8/12 Johnston Street, Wellington Central, Wellington
Before you hire a web designer in Wellington
Drawn from 182 customer reviews collected for this page. The first answer is what it costs.
What does a website typically cost in New Zealand? expand_more
A basic brochure site built by a freelancer or small agency costs between $1,500 and $5,000 NZD. Sites with a content management system, custom design, or more pages sit in the $5,000 to $20,000 range.
E-commerce or complex integrations push costs higher still, often well above $20,000 for bespoke builds. Budget an extra $500 to $2,000 per year for domain registration, hosting, and maintenance on top of the build cost.
Who owns the website, domain, and code once the project is finished? expand_more
Under the Copyright Act 1994, copyright in original code belongs to the person who created it, meaning the designer, not you, unless a written contract explicitly assigns ownership to you. Domain ownership is a separate issue: the registrant listed on the domain registration is the legal owner, so make sure the domain is registered in your own name from day one, not the designer's.
If a dispute arises after the project ends, the Disputes Tribunal handles contract claims up to $60,000 NZD and is a practical, low-cost option for resolving disagreements. Get a written contract before any work starts that spells out copyright assignment, who holds login credentials, and what happens to all assets if the relationship ends.
Will I be able to update the site myself, or do I need to go back to them for every change? expand_more
Reviewers who highlighted long-term satisfaction often pointed to being handed a site they could manage themselves, with one client specifically praising a block-based build that let their team take over day-to-day updates with confidence. Some designers include how-to videos at handover so clients can make basic edits without calling anyone, which saves ongoing costs and removes dependency. Before you commit, ask which platform the site will be built on, whether you will have full admin access after launch, and what training or documentation is included in the quoted price.
What are the warning signs of a web designer you shouldn't hire? expand_more
- –A proposal with no detailed scope of work, fixed price, or clear deliverables is a red flag before any money changes hands.
- –Building your site on a proprietary platform without disclosing that you may not be able to migrate or access the underlying code later is a lock-in risk worth probing upfront.
- –Designers who go quiet after receiving a deposit and require you to chase them for updates signal poor project management.
- –No mention of mobile optimisation or how the site will appear in Google search results suggests a narrow focus that will cost you later.
- –Handing over a finished site with no admin credentials, no training, and no documentation means every small change becomes a paid job.
- –One review in this set flagged a provider as a complete rip-off with no further detail, which itself signals the importance of checking for patterns of negative feedback before hiring.
What should you ask before hiring a web designer? expand_more
- –Ask who will own the domain, hosting account, and underlying code at the end of the project, and get the answer confirmed in writing.
- –Find out which platform the site will be built on and whether you can log in and make text, image, and page updates yourself without coding knowledge.
- –Clarify what is included in the quoted price versus what will be charged as extras, including copywriting, photography, SEO setup, and post-launch fixes.
- –Ask how many rounds of revisions are included and what the process is if you are not happy with the initial design direction.
- –Ask what happens if something breaks after launch: is there a support period included, and what does ongoing maintenance cost if you want them to stay involved.
- –Request two or three recent client references you can contact directly, since the Consumer Guarantees Act and Fair Trading Act give you legal recourse if work is not completed with reasonable care, but prevention is far cheaper than a Disputes Tribunal claim.
Also recommended web designers in Wellington
Ranked 6 to 10 on the same public review record.
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Tim Stewart Web Design
★ 5.0 20 reviews +1 Top5 Score 142 +15★ 20Tim Stewart Web Design gets first-time business owners through the website process without the confusion, explaining each stage clearly and in plain language until clients feel confident. Post-launch support includes how-to videos clients can return to independently, and several reviewers noted the final site reflected their brand more accurately than they had expected.
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CODECLOUDS
★ 5.0 24 reviews Top5 Score 1425★ 24CodeClouds suits online store owners who need work turned around quickly, covering eCommerce builds, custom checkout development, and ongoing site fixes without delays. Spencer and the wider team are reachable after hours when it counts, and multiple clients running repeat engagements over years point to consistent turnaround speed as the main reason they stayed.
location_on Office 3113, Level 31, 2/6 Gilmer Terrace, Wellington Central, Wellington
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Excelin Web Limited
★ 5.0 24 reviews Top5 Score 1425★ 24Excelin Web builds new business websites, polishes existing ones, and sets clients up to manage their own sites with hands-on instruction throughout. Louie and Marcelo are both named by clients for taking time to explain things clearly, and several reviewers describe walking away confident rather than dependent on ongoing help.
location_on 6A Frankmoore Avenue, Johnsonville, Wellington
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Creative Mouse Design Limited
★ 5.0 17 reviews Top5 Score 1395★ 17Creative Mouse pairs website design with full brand development, covering logos, brand guidelines, and marketing materials as part of the same engagement rather than treating them as separate jobs. Nicola and Nick are named by multiple clients for taking time to understand the business before starting, with several describing the planning phase as where the real value was created.
location_on 3/99 Mana Esplanade, Paremata, Porirua
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Somar Digital
↓ 3★ 4.7 15 reviews Top5 Score 1325★ 14 1★ 1Somar Digital has earned repeat work from organisations in the government, community, and health sectors, covering site redevelopment and ongoing digital management. Clients across multiple projects describe a team that takes time to understand the brief before starting, and several note the collaborative process made complex builds feel straightforward from first conversation through to launch.
location_on 6/56 Victoria Street, Wellington Central, Wellington
About this ranking
What the 10 web designers listed above hold, at the 24 September 2026 check.
We first assessed web designers in Wellington in March 2026 and have rechecked the ranking four times since. Two different businesses have held first place; Designerbloom has held it since August 2026. Grow My Business, MyWebsiteHelp and Psychoactive Studios have been in the top 5 at every check. Across the 14 locations we assess web designers in, the 137 businesses listed have a median rating of 5.0, and one-star reviews are 1.4% of their total.
What has changed since March 2026? expand_more
- Sep 2026
PS/Digital entered the top 5 at #5. CodeClouds returned to the list at #7. Excelin Web entered the list at #8. Creative Mouse returned to the list at #9.
- Aug 2026
Scoring method updated. New first place: Designerbloom. Designerbloom returned to the top 5 at #1. Tim Stewart Web Design left the top 5, down to #6.
- Jun 2026
Scoring method updated. Tim Stewart Web Design returned to the top 5, up from #6.
- Apr 2026
Scoring method updated. Designerbloom entered the top 5 at #2. CodeClouds entered the top 5 at #5. Tim Stewart Web Design left the top 5, down to #6. Creative Mouse entered the list at #7.
- Mar 2026
First check. Grow My Business #1.
How are the top web designers in Wellington chosen? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for web designers in Wellington. Each one is scored on its public rating and review record. Businesses outside the area, or whose reviews describe a different line of work, are left out, and a business whose main Google category is a different trade is held back until a person has checked what it does. A business whose website no longer resolves and that has had no Google review for six months is treated as dormant and left off the page until either changes. Every category and city is rechecked on a rolling cycle, about every two to three months. A location with a subscribing business is rechecked every month, and the whole page updates with it. See how we rank for the full method.
What does a business subscription offer? expand_more
No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Claiming and verifying a listing is free. It adds a phone number to the card and a small trust bonus (+3 points) to its score, for confirming a real operator stands behind the listing. The owner also gets a dashboard showing how their score is made up. A paid subscription provides an enhanced card with more ways to reach the business, including a website link and a detailed profile page. It also refreshes this page monthly and adds ranking history and competitor analysis to the owner's dashboard. The subscription adds nothing to the score. Claim your listing or see what a subscription includes.
Why isn't my business listed? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for web designers in Wellington. The usual reasons for missing out are a Google Business category that does not match, too few reviews to score near the top, or an address outside the area we cover. Sometimes we miss a business that should be here. Check where you rank first. If you are not there and think you should be, get in touch.