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Dive into the latest trends, tips, and success stories in web design. Written by me, with love, in my Wellington office, each post aims to inspire and empower your digital journey.
A Website I’ve Always Wanted to Build (And Now It’s Live)
A behind-the-scenes look at the launch of the new Wild About Weeds website, designed from scratch to support a growing ecological gardening business in Wellington, New Zealand.
Who Needs an In House Website Person Anyway?
Struggling to keep your website content up to date? A New Zealand website designer explains why you do not need an in house website person to keep your site current.
Does Your Squarespace Website Really Need a Rebuild?
Does your Squarespace website really need a rebuild? A New Zealand website designer explains when a website refresh is the smarter, more cost effective option.
My 2025 Website Round Up: A Year of Builds, Refreshes and Amazing Clients Across New Zealand
A look back at my 2025 Squarespace website projects across NZ. Rebuilds, refreshes, first time sites, SEO updates and coaching for businesses, charities and creatives.
What I Need From You To Build Your Squarespace Website in New Zealand
Time poor or hands on, I can build your Squarespace website in NZ with as much or as little input as you like. Here is what I need from you to get started.
When Your Designer Is Gone but Your Squarespace Site Needs Love
If your original Squarespace designer has moved on, I can update, refresh or modernise your existing site without a rebuild. Easy, seamless and stress free.
When Less Really Is More: Why Some Websites Work Better as One-Pagers
I share why some websites perform better as one-pagers instead of multi-page builds, using NB Consulting’s redesign as a case study. Learn how a simpler site can improve clarity, speed, and SEO.
Behind the Build: Setting Up Author E-Commerce & Shipping on Squarespace
How I helped Mumtaz Parker launch her author site for Betting on a Hijabi using Squarespace. Includes a practical workaround for checkout country selection and setup of weight-based shipping for NZ and international orders.
Squarespace Templates Explained: Do You Have to Stick With One?
Do you have to stick with a Squarespace template? Learn how templates work, what you can customise, and how plugins like Squarekicker make sites unique.
How One Google Search Turned Into a Chain of Website Rebuilds (and Why Word of Mouth is Everything)
See how one Google search led to a chain of Squarespace website rebuilds across Wellington and NZ. Made by Markham – your go-to for Squarespace website help.
Top 5 Things I Always Fix on DIY Squarespace Sites
Struggling with your DIY Squarespace site? Here are the top 5 things I regularly fix for clients—like messy navigation, weak CTAs, and unclickable contact info—to make their websites more effective and user-friendly.
From Derelict to Dream Site: Why I Love Fixing Up Squarespace Websites
Love your business but not your website? See how I helped Ground Up Homes refresh their Squarespace site—and why a flexible, hourly website redesign might be all you need to get your site working harder for you.
Need Squarespace Website Help in Wellington? I’ve Got You – Even If You’re a Total Technophobe
Need help with a Squarespace website in Wellington? I specialise in guiding technophobes, first-timers, and business owners who feel lost online. Patient, one-on-one support from someone who gets it.
No Cart? No Problem. How to Create a Beautiful, Custom Shopfront on Squarespace Without Paying for Commerce
Want to sell a few products on your Squarespace site without paying for Commerce? See how I helped a client build a custom, cart-free shopfront using regular pages — perfect for makers, creatives, and service providers testing the market.
Can’t Finish Your Squarespace Website? Here’s How I Can Help
See how I helped an Auckland lawyer transform his DIY Squarespace site into a polished, professional website—refining the layout, reworking the content, adding SEO, and setting up Google tools.
No Squarespace Job Too Small: Helping Purposive Find Its Professional Edge
See how I refined and polished Purposive’s one-page Squarespace website, transforming it into a professional showcase of their expertise. No job is too small—get expert Squarespace tweaks today!
I Don’t Just Build from Scratch: Helping You Fix, Finish, and Fine-Tune Your Squarespace Website
Need help finishing, fixing, or updating your Squarespace website? I offer Squarespace site completion, customisation, and small website fixes for businesses in Wellington and NZ. Let's get your site looking and working just right!
From Ford to Ferrari: How We Transformed Harvey Woodcraft’s Website from Homemade to Professional
See how we transformed Harvey Woodcraft’s stalled website into a sleek, professional online showcase for their handcrafted furniture.
How to Strategically Plan a Website Redesign for Complex, Multi-Audience Sites
Learn how I rebuilt three complex timber websites with clear goals, strategic navigation, and streamlined content.
Revamping Mount Richmond Estate: Why Squarespace Was the Perfect Platform
See how we rebuilt Mount Richmond Estate’s hacked WordPress site on Squarespace, creating a secure, modern website that’s easy to manage and perfectly suited to their evolving accommodation services. Discover why Squarespace is the best choice for business websites.