What is Found Digital Marketing & Website Development?

Found helps New Zealand businesses get online with professional websites for one simple monthly payment. Choose a plan, and we'll build, launch and manage your website—without the large upfront costs. Every plan includes ongoing support, hosting, security and website maintenance, making it easy for tradies, sole traders and small businesses to establish a professional online presence and grow with confidence.

Business Pulse

Quick tips.
Less stress.

Short, helpful reads for business owners who'd rather be doing literally anything else.

Marketing3 min

Beating the NZ Recession: How AI Automation Saves Tradies 10+ Hours

Struggling to keep up with admin? Learn how Kiwi tradies are using AI automation to save 10+ hours a week and stay ahead in the current NZ economy.

Time savers2 min

The 5-minute fix that stops you losing customers

If enquiries aren't answered in under an hour, most people move on. Here's the easiest way to never miss one again — and it takes 5 minutes to set up.

AI basics3 min

AI explained like you're at the pub

Forget the hype. Here's what AI actually does for a small business — in plain English, no sci-fi nonsense. Think of it as a tireless helper, not a robot takeover.

Stress less2 min

Why your website being down doesn't have to ruin your day

The panic when your site disappears is real. But it doesn't have to be. Here's what actually matters (and what really doesn't) when things go sideways.

Found online4 min

How to show up on Google without paying a fortune

You don't need a massive ad budget to get found. There are 4 simple things every Kiwi business can do this week — and most of them are free.

Time savers2 min

Stop quoting like it's 2015

If you're still writing quotes by hand at 9pm, this one's for you. There's a better way — and your future self will thank you for reading this.

Stress less3 min

The Sunday-night dread (and how to kill it)

That feeling when Monday's looming and your inbox is a war zone? It's not just you. Here's how to make Sunday nights peaceful again.

Websites4 min

How much does a website actually cost in New Zealand?

From $0 DIY jobs to $15k custom builds, website pricing in NZ is all over the show. Here's an honest breakdown of what you pay for — and what's a rip-off.

Websites3 min

Does my business actually need a website?

'I've got a Facebook page, isn't that enough?' Short answer: no. Longer answer: still no, but here's why — and the rare cases where you genuinely might be fine.

Websites4 min

Website builder vs a custom website — which wins?

Wix, Squarespace, WordPress, or get someone to build it? The options are confusing and everyone's got an opinion. Here's an honest one.

Websites3 min

Why a mobile-friendly website actually matters

Over 60% of your visitors are on a phone. If your site makes them pinch and zoom, they're gone — and Google punishes you too. Here's the fix.

Apps4 min

Does my business really need a mobile app?

Everyone's got an app idea. Most of them don't need one. Here's how to tell if app development makes sense for your small business — or if a good website would do the job.

Apps3 min

The online booking system that fills your calendar

No-shows, phone-tag, DMs at midnight — booking by hand is chaos. Here's how a proper online booking system sorts it, and why your customers secretly love it.

Sell online4 min

Sell online without the headache

Setting up an online store sounds terrifying. It isn't — if you do it right. Here's the no-nonsense path to selling products online in NZ, without the tech meltdown.

Marketing4 min

Are Google Ads actually worth it for small business?

Google Ads can be a money printer or a money incinerator. The difference is how they're set up. Here's the honest take on whether they're worth it for you.

Marketing3 min

Email marketing that doesn't feel spammy

Email is the cheapest marketing channel you've got — and the one most small businesses botch. Here's how to do it so customers actually open, read, and buy.

Stress less3 min

Website security for small business (the non-scary version)

'Is my website secure?' is the question nobody asks until something breaks. Here's the calm, plain-English version of what actually matters — no fear-mongering.

Playbooks9 min

The 5-step system we use to help local trades rank #1 in Auckland

The exact, repeatable system we run for tradies across Auckland to take them from invisible to the top of Google. No theory — just the five moves, in order, that actually move the needle.

Playbooks8 min

The 7-day website launch system we use for Kiwi small businesses

How we take a small business from 'we need a website' to a live, converting site in a week — the exact day-by-day process, the decisions we make, and the corners we never cut.

Playbooks7 min

How we turn a dead Google Business Profile into a customer magnet

A half-filled Google Business Profile is leaving jobs on the table. Here's the exact step-by-step we run to turn a neglected profile into the busiest lead source a local business has.

Tools Tool2 min

Website ROI calculator: is your site paying for itself?

Quick sliders to estimate what your website brings in each month — leads, revenue, and return on investment. See if your online spend is pulling its weight.

Tools Tool3 min

How to check your Google ranking (free, in 2 minutes)

Where does your business actually show up on Google? Here's a free, honest way to check your own ranking — plus a step-by-step checklist to track it over time.

Tools Tool2 min

How much is DIY costing your business? (Time-cost calculator)

Add up the hours you spend fiddling with your website, social and SEO — then see what that time is really costing you each month. Free, no sign-up.

Tools Tool2 min

Website readiness score: how ready is your business online?

Answer 8 quick questions and get an honest readiness score out of 100 — plus a clear checklist of exactly what's missing. Free, no sign-up.

Marketing4 min

How much does SEO actually cost in New Zealand?

SEO pricing in NZ ranges from '$99 a month' to thousands — and most of what's in the middle is either a bargain or a rip-off. Here's what you actually get for each tier, honestly.

Marketing4 min

SEO vs Google Ads for small business — which should you do?

One is fast but costs every click. The other is slow but compounds. Most Kiwi businesses should do both — but here's how to decide which to start with, and when.

Quick tips.Less stress.

Beating the NZ Recession: How AI Automation Saves Tradies 10+ Hours

The 5-minute fix that stops you losing customers

AI explained like you're at the pub

Why your website being down doesn't have to ruin your day

How to show up on Google without paying a fortune

Stop quoting like it's 2015

The Sunday-night dread (and how to kill it)

How much does a website actually cost in New Zealand?

Does my business actually need a website?

Website builder vs a custom website — which wins?

Why a mobile-friendly website actually matters

Does my business really need a mobile app?

The online booking system that fills your calendar

Sell online without the headache

Are Google Ads actually worth it for small business?

Email marketing that doesn't feel spammy

Website security for small business (the non-scary version)

The 5-step system we use to help local trades rank #1 in Auckland

The 7-day website launch system we use for Kiwi small businesses

How we turn a dead Google Business Profile into a customer magnet

Website ROI calculator: is your site paying for itself?

How to check your Google ranking (free, in 2 minutes)

How much is DIY costing your business? (Time-cost calculator)

Website readiness score: how ready is your business online?

How much does SEO actually cost in New Zealand?

SEO vs Google Ads for small business — which should you do?

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