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Business guides for NZ.

Plain-English guides from Airea Digital on what websites, Google Ads, Meta ads, SEO and AI automation cost in New Zealand, and how to get more from each.

By Craig Stewart, founder of Airea Digital

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Website guides for NZ businesses

01

How much does a website cost in NZ?

2026 website prices in New Zealand, from DIY builders to custom sites, plus running costs. Read the guide.
02

Shopify vs a custom website

Costs, ownership, lock-in and when each one is the right choice for an NZ business. Read the guide.
03

Website redesign checklist

How to redesign a website without losing your Google rankings. Read the guide.

Advertising guides: Google Ads and Meta

01

How much Google Ads costs in NZ

Ad spend, cost per click, budgets and management fees in New Zealand. Read the guide.
02

How much Facebook and Instagram ads cost in NZ

Meta ad budgets, auction costs, creative and management fees. Read the guide.
03

Google Ads vs SEO

Which one suits your business, and why many NZ businesses run both. Read the guide.

SEO and local search guides

01

How much SEO costs in NZ

Monthly retainers, audits, what drives price and the red flags to avoid. Read the guide.
02

How long SEO takes

Realistic SEO timelines for NZ businesses and how to measure progress. Read the guide.
03

Google Business Profile setup

Set up and optimise your Google Business Profile in New Zealand. Read the guide.
04

How to get more Google reviews

Ask for, earn and reply to reviews within Google's rules. Read the guide.
05

AI SEO and AI search visibility

How NZ businesses show up in AI Overviews, ChatGPT and other AI answers. Read the guide.

AI automation guides

01

AI automation for small business

Practical AI automation for NZ small businesses, with guardrails and privacy. Read the guide.

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