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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. 

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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. 

Testimonials

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Sue Skene

Just to say that I am very pleased with my website! Have just been looking at it on my phone too and that works very well! Many thanks for everything. We got there in the end.

http://theflowersmith.co.nz/
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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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We help Wellington businesses kick-start their online marketing with effective websites, first class website care packages, branding and marketing materials. We pride ourselves on listening a providing a clearly priced, cost-effective solution.

You own all  materials developed for your, and we use technology which means you control your website with no long-term lock in to us.

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  • 027 312 1469

  • support@dearjohn.nz

  • 108 The Terrace, 
    Wellington, Aotearoa/New Zealand 

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