Websites built from scratch, for Christchurch.
Webscape is a web design and development studio based right here in Christchurch. We work with local businesses across Canterbury to build websites that look great, load fast, and actually help grow your business. No templates, no page builders.
We write every line of code ourselves, so the site fits your business rather than the other way round.
Being local means we can sit down with you in person, which makes for better websites.
We are based in Christchurch and work face-to-face with local businesses. Meet in person, talk through your project, and work with people who understand the Canterbury market.
Every website is designed from scratch for your brand, audience, and goals. No cookie-cutter templates, no page builders, no themes. Just clean, original design work.
We build on the right platform for your needs. WordPress for content-managed sites with Advanced Custom Fields, Next.js and React for high-performance web applications.
Websites built with local SEO foundations from the start. Proper heading structure, fast page speeds, schema markup, and content strategy to help you rank for Christchurch search terms.
We do not disappear after launch. Maintenance plans cover updates, security patches, backups, and performance monitoring to keep your site running smoothly.
Online stores built with WooCommerce. NZ payment gateways (Stripe, Windcave), shipping integration, inventory management, and GST handling.
Custom web apps built with Next.js, React, and TypeScript. Dashboards, platforms, booking systems, and tools that solve real business problems.
Connect your website to the tools you already use. CRMs, payment systems, booking platforms, inventory software, and third-party APIs.
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We start by understanding your business, your audience, and what you need the website to do. This usually involves a face-to-face meeting here in Christchurch where we talk through goals, content, and technical requirements.
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We design your website from scratch in Figma. You see the full design before any code is written, and we refine it together until it feels right. No surprises.
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We build the site with clean, hand-written code. WordPress with custom templates, or Next.js for more complex applications. You get a staging link to review progress throughout.
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Content goes in, SEO foundations are set up. Page titles, meta descriptions, heading structure, image optimisation, schema markup, and sitemap configuration.
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We test across devices and browsers, check page speed, fix any issues, and launch. We handle the DNS, SSL, and hosting setup so the transition is smooth.
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After launch, we stick around. Maintenance plans keep your site updated, secure, and performing well. We are a phone call or email away when you need changes.
Being based locally means we understand the Canterbury market. We know the industries driving growth here, and we know what Christchurch customers expect when they land on a website. That local knowledge shows up in the design decisions, the content strategy, and the SEO targeting we build into every project.
Whether your customers are in Riccarton, Merivale, Sumner, Addington, or anywhere across the Canterbury Plains, we build websites that reach them. Local SEO, Google Business Profile optimisation, and content that speaks to your specific audience.
AREAS WE WORK
Riccarton, Merivale, Sumner, Addington, Cashmere, Sydenham, Papanui, Halswell, Rangiora, Kaiapoi, Rolleston, Lincoln
INDUSTRIES
Tourism & Hospitality, Construction & Trades, Food & Beverage, Arts & Culture, Agriculture, Technology & SaaS, Retail & E-commerce, Professional Services
It depends on the scope. A custom marketing website typically ranges from $3,000 to $8,000 NZD. E-commerce sites and web applications start from $8,000 and go up depending on complexity. We provide detailed quotes after a discovery conversation so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Yes. We are based in Christchurch and happy to meet face-to-face. We usually start with a coffee and a conversation about your business and what you need. We find this leads to better outcomes than jumping straight into a brief.
Most marketing websites take 4 to 8 weeks from kickoff to launch. E-commerce sites typically take 6 to 10 weeks. Larger web applications with custom functionality can take 8 to 16 weeks. We give you a clear timeline at the start of every project.
No. Every website we build is designed and coded from scratch. We do not use pre-made themes, Elementor, Divi, or any page builder plugins. This means your site is faster, more secure, easier to maintain, and looks exactly how it should.
We primarily build on WordPress with Advanced Custom Fields for content-managed websites, and Next.js with React for high-performance web applications. We choose the platform based on what your project actually needs, not what is easiest for us.
Yes. Every website we build includes SEO foundations: proper heading structure, meta data, fast page speeds, mobile optimisation, schema markup, and clean URLs. We also offer ongoing SEO services including local SEO, technical audits, and content strategy for businesses that want to rank higher in Christchurch search results.
We offer maintenance plans that cover software updates, security monitoring, backups, and performance checks. We are also available for content updates, new features, and ongoing development as your business grows. We do not disappear after launch.
Yes. We take on existing WordPress sites for redesigns, performance improvements, security cleanups, and ongoing maintenance. If your current site is slow, outdated, or not ranking well, we can help.
Yes. We build online stores with WooCommerce on WordPress. That includes product catalogues, NZ payment gateways (Stripe, Windcave), shipping integration, inventory management, and GST handling. We also build custom checkout flows for businesses with specific requirements.
We write every line of code ourselves. No templates, no page builders, no shortcuts. That gives you a website that is genuinely custom, loads fast, ranks well, and is easy to maintain. We are a small studio, so you work directly with the people building your site, not a project manager relaying messages to a dev team.
The design and delivery exceeded our expectations in every respect. Milestones were hit, deadlines were met, and the process was calm, collaborative, and expertly managed from start to finish. Even post-launch, their ongoing support has been outstanding: responsive, proactive, and genuinely invested in our success.
Virna Smith
Sales and Marketing Manager, The Court Theatre