We Build Websites

for Kiwis

Website design — development — hosting — support

About Us

Kiwi websites built and hosted using state-of-the art software

We are a small company based in Wellington, New Zealand. We have been providing website design and hosting for over 10 years. As a small New Zealand business we understand other New Zealand businesses.

Dear John makes web hosting and website development easy and affordable for small businesses and businesses who are just starting out. Our sites grow with your business.

Effective Web Design

We don't just do pretty websites! We develop stylish, responsive websites which will help convert lookers to customers.

Local Support

We are based in New Zealand — we speak Kiwi. Our servers are secure off-shore and use world-leading software.

Flexible

Start small and grow. Your website can grow with your business. Hosting only or a full design package — you choose.

Secure Solutions

Umaintained websites are vulnerable to hackers. We do the techie stuff so you don't need to worry.

Are you a web designer who needs hosting for your clients?

We'd like to talk about providing an excellent service to your clients which will also add to your bottom line.

WordPress+Page Buider = Freedom

Industry-standard software hat means we can work with your designer, or you may want to do your own updates. We offer flexibility and usability.

Online Shop

Because we use WordPress to build your site, adding features such as eCommerce to sell your goods and services is straightforward. Your website develops as your business does.

Your Website Stays Secure

A website needs regular software updates to keep it secure. We'll do this for you - think of it as insurance against the bad guys!

Customer-Focussed Websites

Our websites are designed for your customers — they are easy for customers to use on their phone or laptop, plus they are easy for search engines to find.

Event Management

Add the functionality so customers can sign up for your events or courses online. Combine with eCommerce to provide payment options.

Upgrades and Backups Automatically

All of our hosting packages will get a monthly report describing what upgrades we've done. Packages have flexible upgrades.

How Can We Help You?

We Design — We Host

Business Owners

We develop a spec for your website. We build the website for you and we host it. You focus on your business, we maintain your website.

Your Designer Designs — We Host

Web Designers

We are happy to work with designers direct so that their clients have a single point of contact. Don't tell your client to find their own hosting - talk to us.

You Design — We Host

DIYers

We can provide a robust platform which gives you access to your own WordPress environment with the newest Page Builder software installed.

Latest News

Vodafone is Closing Your Email — Now What?

Many years ago I had an email account which ended with @paradise.net.nz. Overseas friends thought it was cool that someone living in NZ lived in “paradise”. Paradise was our internet provider at the time (subsequently bought by Clear, who in turn were bought by Vodafone). At some point I moved and changed providers — and…

Address

Dear John Web Hosting
P O Box 33112
Petone 5046
Lower Hutt