A website you can be proud of done in days, not weeks or months…
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Welcome to
Design Days
Kia Ora, I’m Holly
I’m a New Zealand web designer specialising in fast, focused WordPress website builds for small businesses and sole traders. No waiting months. No confusing back-and-forth. Just two dedicated days, your vision, and a website you’re genuinely proud of. I will bring your brand voice & vision to life and take care of the tech stuff so you can focus on the things you really love, like running your empire.
Wanaka Web Design
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Bay of Plenty – Whakatane Web Design
VIP Client Love
DESIGN DAYS
Get It Done Fast!
What’s a VIP Design Day?
Most web designers juggle multiple clients at once, which is why your project keeps getting pushed back. I work differently. When you book a VIP Design Day, you get my full attention for one or two consecutive days, dedicated entirely to building your website.
We do the prep work upfront, you stay available to give feedback throughout the day, and by the time we’re done you have a fully functional, on-brand WordPress website ready to go live. No months-long wait. No radio silence.
It works because the communication is fast and the process is structured. The more responsive you are during your days, the more we get done.
2 Day WordPress Website Design + Build
Traditional websites can take months to build and as a very famous YouTube celebrity once said “ain’t nobody got time for that”. In just 2 days you could have the brand-worthy website you’ve always dreamed of without compromising on quality. As my VIP, you’ll have my ears, eyes, and brain focused solely on your business to bring your brand voice + vision to life.
1/2 Day Website Logo Design
Logo design can be a drawn-out process of endless back and forth emails. My VIP system makes this a simple 4hr half day and will see your brand come alive in a fraction of the time as we work through your vision and ideas together in real-time.
Monthly Website Maintenance
Rest easy knowing your WordPress website is running smoothly. Opting in for monthly maintenance ensures your site receives vital updates, backups, and security. Your website will be taken care of for you, so you can focus on more important stuff like running your business and bringing in the moolah!
What You Get
A custom WordPress website designed and built in two days, including basic on-page SEO and AEO (Answer Engine Optimisation) setup so your site is structured to be found through both traditional search and AI-powered tools like Google’s AI Overviews, ChatGPT, and Perplexity. You’ll also get a 30-day post-launch support window and video walkthroughs so you know how to make simple updates yourself.
What’s not included: domain and hosting fees, copywriting (though this can be arranged separately), email hosting, SEO keyword research, and any third-party plugin or software costs. I’ll let you know upfront if anything on your wishlist falls outside the scope of your days.
on-brand website you love
A website that gets you noticed!
more moolah doing what you love
Who It’s For
VIP Design Days are built for small to medium-sized NZ businesses who are ready to get online properly. Solo operators, entrepreneurs, tradies, creatives, accommodation providers, animal businesses, health and wellness practitioners, and anyone else who needs a website that actually does its job.
If you’ve been putting off getting a website because the whole process sounds expensive, slow, or complicated, this is designed specifically for you.
Some Of My Work
What To Expect
1. Discovery Call
We’ll jump on a free no-strings-attached 20-minute call to make sure that we’re a good fit & answer any questions you might have.
2. Book your VIP Design Days
Choose your date, book it and pay your deposit to lock it in!
3. Prep-Work
Prior to a strategy kick-off call a few days before your intensives you will complete your prep-work. An easy to follow mini-course will walk you through the process step by step.
4. Your Design Days
Now you’ve got my attention fully. I’ll dedicate two full days exclusively to your website. Throughout our process, I’ll share design updates, ask you for feedback, and bring your vision to life!
5. Whoop Whoop You’re Online!
Congratulations! Your beautiful new website is ready for the world to see. I’ll send access to your video walkthroughs, and you’ll get a further 30 days of tech support. What a deal! ?
You Ask, I Answer
WHO DO YOU WORK WITH?
I work with small to medium-sized businesses be they solo or entrepreneurs. I have a passion for animals and years of experience in the travel and accommodation industry, so especially enjoy building websites related to these. I also live a low carb or Keto lifestyle (most of the time) so am always interested in working with people on the same path.
That said I love to work with like-minded people who share a love for fun and a lust for life.
Do I have to be available all day?
You are required to be available via a voice or chat messaging service throughout your design days. This is not an in-person service so you are free to go about your business, so long as you are able to reply and offer feedback promptly as required.
The quicker the communication the more we can get done on your days.
WHAT PREP-WORK WILL I HAVE TO DO?
I need to know what your priorities are, and a lot of information about your business. We will go over this during your discovery call, just to make sure you are ready to work with a designer.
Once you’ve committed to working together I’ll send you access to your client portal and your prep work mini-course. The mini-course will take you step by step through the process of gathering content for your website (fonts, logo, images, colours, copy etc).
If you do not have branding assets already, please let me know so that I can either make referrals or discuss your options.
why do traditional websites take so long?
Traditional website practices see the designer working with multiple clients at the same time. This means they may only be able to work on your website for a short amount of time each week, therefore it can take much longer to complete the build.
Communication is often slow with endless back and forth emails or calls, where the designer and client are waiting on one another to respond, during which time work can be at a frustrating standstill.
I used to work this way too, and trust me it’s not helpful for either party. That’s why I moved to the VIP intensive model where quick communication and prep work sees the process run so much smoother, meaning you see results fast.
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED?
✗ Website hosting fees
✗ Domain hosting fees
✗ Desktop & web licenses for specialized fonts
✗ Email hosting
✗ SEO keyword research
✗ Copywriting (this can be arrange for an additional charge)
✗ Any third-party software, plugins or addons
How much can we really get done?
Design Days means that you’re booking my time, not a set of deliverables, so I can’t 100% guarantee that everything will get completed.
Before we get your days locked in, we’ll discuss the tasks and set realistic expectations for what can be done within those days.
If I feel your list of tasks won’t fit into just 2 days, I will recommend an additional day or half-day before you book your Design Days.
can i make changes afterwards?
Absolutely! To make things super easy, I will provide you with a tutorial video. This video will show you the basics like changing out images or changing text.
Additionally, you’ll have access to me via email or a messaging service for 30 days following your Design Days. During this time I offer technical support and am happy to jump in and make fixes if needed to the work we did during our days!
If you need to make a larger change, or the change needs to be made over 1 month following your Design Day, just shoot me an email and we can discuss options.
is improved website conversation guaranteed?
I offer basic SEO and will set your site up for the best chance of success. But as there are many factors that affect SEO, nothing is guaranteed online. Optimization for conversions is a long-term process.
Although your website will be set up for success, it is up to you to drive traffic to your site, and follow through to optimize your conversions.
What is your cancellation/refund policy?
I don’t offer refunds.
If you’re not able to make your scheduled day, you may reschedule once within 60 days of the original date. You will need to provide seven days’ notice to reschedule. If you offer less than seven days’ notice, there will be a rescheduling fee of $500.
I'm ready! How do we get started??
Simply click the link below to book your discovery call. Make sure to fill out the accompanying questionnaire so I can get a good feel for you, your business, and your needs. Once on your discovery call, we will talk about your project in greater detail.