Guides
Guides for getting online in New Zealand
Plain-English answers to the questions New Zealand businesses actually ask about domains, hosting, email and security.
How to get your NZ business found on Google
A practical order of operations for NZ small businesses — Google Business Profile, site basics, Search Console, and what actually moves the needle.
Read the guide → SecurityDo you need an SSL certificate for your website?
What SSL actually does, why browsers label sites Not secure without it, and how to choose between DV, EV and managed SSL without overpaying.
Read the guide → EmailHow to set up business email on your own domain
Why @yourbusiness.co.nz beats a free address, how to choose between professional email and Microsoft 365, and how to switch without losing mail.
Read the guide → DomainsHow to transfer a domain name in New Zealand
Transferring a .nz or .com domain step by step — UDAI codes, timing, and how to move without your website or email going down.
Read the guide → WebsitesHow much does a website cost in New Zealand?
Realistic New Zealand website costs — DIY builder, template build or custom design — plus the running costs that are missing from most quotes.
Read the guide → Domains.nz or .co.nz — which domain should you register?
Should your business register .nz, .co.nz, or both? What each one signals to New Zealand customers, what it costs, and how to protect your…
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