# Fairweb

> Fairweb is a New Zealand web agency that designs fast, SEO-friendly websites for small businesses and backs them with hosting, support, local SEO, social media and Google Ads management, and AI-search (AEO) readiness. Built in NZ for NZ small businesses.

Founded by An Wang (Founder & Web Developer). Fairweb serves small businesses across Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Tauranga, Queenstown, and Hawke's Bay. Contact: hello@fairweb.co.nz.

## Services
- [Website Design & Development](https://fairweb.co.nz/website-design/): Fast, modern, SEO-friendly websites built to convert for NZ small businesses.
- [SEO & Local SEO](https://fairweb.co.nz/seo-local-seo/): Rank for the searches your customers actually use, including local map results.
- [Hosting & Website Support](https://fairweb.co.nz/hosting-support/): Fast, secure NZ hosting with ongoing maintenance and care.
- [Social Media & Ads Management](https://fairweb.co.nz/social-media-ads/): Meta and Google Ads campaigns built around booked jobs, not just clicks.
- [AI / AEO Search Readiness](https://fairweb.co.nz/modern-search-readiness/): Get found in ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews.
- [Website Redesign & Optimisation](https://fairweb.co.nz/services/website-redesign-optimisation/): Rebuild underperforming sites around real enquiries.

## Blog
- [10 Questions to Ask a Web Designer Before Hiring in NZ](https://fairweb.co.nz/blog/questions-to-ask-web-designer-nz/): Before you sign a contract, ask the right questions. This is the checklist NZ small business owners use to compare web design proposals — covering costs, platforms, ownership, timelines, and post-launch support — so there are no nasty surprises six months after launch.
- [Answer Engine Optimisation for NZ Small Businesses](https://fairweb.co.nz/blog/answer-engine-optimisation-nz/): AI tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google's AI Overviews are quietly changing how Kiwis find local services — often without a single click. Here's what answer engine optimisation is, why it matters now, and a practical checklist to get your website cited instead of your competitor's.
- [Wix vs Hiring a Web Designer: The NZ Small Business Guide](https://fairweb.co.nz/blog/wix-vs-web-designer-nz/): Wix looks like the obvious answer — cheap, fast, effortless. But is it right for your NZ small business? A no-filler comparison of real costs, customisation, SEO and time, plus how to decide between DIY and hiring a designer.
- [Why Your NZ Business Website Gets Traffic but No Enquiries](https://fairweb.co.nz/blog/website-traffic-but-no-enquiries-nz/): Plenty of traffic but a quiet inbox? The problem is rarely upstream. Here's a diagnostic framework to find where your NZ website leaks enquiries — messaging, CTAs, mobile UX, trust signals and traffic quality — and how to fix it.
- [Is Your Website Costing You Customers? The Warning Signs](https://fairweb.co.nz/blog/is-your-website-costing-you-customers-warning-signs/): A poorly performing website rarely announces itself — it just quietly sends visitors to your competitors. Here's how to spot the warning signs, run a 30-minute self-audit, and know when to bring in help.
- [Which Ad Platform Actually Works Best for NZ Tradies?](https://fairweb.co.nz/blog/which-ad-platform-works-best-nz-tradies/): Google or Meta? For NZ tradies, the right advertising platform depends on how your customers actually buy. This guide breaks down the costs, the differences, and a simple 90-day testing plan.
- [How to Compare Web Design Companies in Christchurch](https://fairweb.co.nz/blog/web-design-companies-christchurch/): Choosing the right web design company in Christchurch can feel difficult when every provider promises a professional website. This guide explains what local small businesses should look for before deciding.
- [How to Choose a Web Design Company in NZ](https://fairweb.co.nz/blog/how-to-choose-web-design-company-nz/): Choosing the right web design company can feel tricky when every provider promises a professional website. This guide explains what NZ small businesses should look for before deciding.
- [How Much Does a Website Cost in NZ?](https://fairweb.co.nz/blog/website-cost-nz/): A practical breakdown of website pricing in New Zealand, including what affects cost, what small businesses should budget for, and how to avoid unclear quotes.
- [Why Small Businesses Need More Than Just a Nice Website](https://fairweb.co.nz/blog/small-business-website-strategy/): A good website should do more than look nice. Learn why structure, content, trust signals, mobile usability, and clear calls to action matter for small businesses.
- [What Is Local SEO and Why Does It Matter for NZ Businesses?](https://fairweb.co.nz/blog/local-seo-nz-small-business/): A simple guide to local SEO, Google Business Profile optimisation, local service pages, reviews, and why local visibility matters for service-based businesses.
- [What Is AEO and How Is AI Search Changing SEO?](https://fairweb.co.nz/blog/what-is-aeo-ai-search-seo/): A practical introduction to answer engine optimisation, AI search readiness, structured content, FAQs, schema markup, and how modern search is changing.
- [When Should You Redesign Your Website?](https://fairweb.co.nz/blog/when-to-redesign-website/): Learn the signs that your website may need a redesign, including outdated visuals, poor mobile experience, unclear messaging, weak structure, or low enquiries.
- [Google Ads vs Meta Ads: Which Is Better for Small Businesses?](https://fairweb.co.nz/blog/google-ads-vs-meta-ads-small-business/): A practical comparison of Google Ads and Meta Ads, including when each platform makes sense, how they support different goals, and what small businesses should consider.
- [What Should Be Included on a Small Business Website?](https://fairweb.co.nz/blog/what-to-include-small-business-website/): The pages, sections, and trust signals every small business website needs — from clear service pages and contact forms to FAQs and calls to action.
- [Why Your Google Business Profile Matters More Than You Think](https://fairweb.co.nz/blog/google-business-profile-small-business/): Your Google Business Profile is often the first impression customers get. Here is why reviews, photos, services, posts, and categories matter — and how to optimise them.
- [Website Hosting Explained for Small Business Owners](https://fairweb.co.nz/blog/website-hosting-explained-small-business/): Hosting in plain language — what it actually is, what cheap bulk hosting often costs you, and why managed support matters for small business websites.
- [Why Website Content Matters Just as Much as Design](https://fairweb.co.nz/blog/website-content-vs-design/): A beautiful website with weak content rarely converts. Here is why clear messaging, service explanations, FAQs, and trust signals matter as much as the visual design.
- [How to Know If Your Website Is Ready for Ads](https://fairweb.co.nz/blog/is-your-website-ready-for-ads/): Before spending on Google or Meta ads, your website needs to be ready to convert the traffic. Here is what to check first — landing pages, offers, tracking, and trust.
- [What Are Service Pages and Why Do They Matter for SEO?](https://fairweb.co.nz/blog/service-pages-seo-small-business/): Service pages are the unsung heroes of small business SEO. Here is why each core service deserves its own page — and how that supports search, AEO, and local rankings.

## Locations
- Auckland: [Web design](https://fairweb.co.nz/locations/web-design-auckland/) · [SEO](https://fairweb.co.nz/locations/seo-auckland/)
- Wellington: [Web design](https://fairweb.co.nz/locations/web-design-wellington/) · [SEO](https://fairweb.co.nz/locations/seo-wellington/)
- Christchurch: [Web design](https://fairweb.co.nz/locations/web-design-christchurch/) · [SEO](https://fairweb.co.nz/locations/seo-christchurch/)
- Hamilton: [Web design](https://fairweb.co.nz/locations/web-design-hamilton/) · [SEO](https://fairweb.co.nz/locations/seo-hamilton/)
- Tauranga: [Web design](https://fairweb.co.nz/locations/web-design-tauranga/) · [SEO](https://fairweb.co.nz/locations/seo-tauranga/)
- Queenstown: [Web design](https://fairweb.co.nz/locations/web-design-queenstown/) · [SEO](https://fairweb.co.nz/locations/seo-queenstown/)
- Hawke's Bay: [Web design](https://fairweb.co.nz/locations/web-design-hawkes-bay/) · [SEO](https://fairweb.co.nz/locations/seo-hawkes-bay/)

## Company
- [About Fairweb](https://fairweb.co.nz/about/): Our story, approach, and founder.
- [Sustainability](https://fairweb.co.nz/sustainability/): How we keep our digital footprint small — lightweight sites, green hosting, carbon-neutral and remote-first.
- [Our Work / Portfolio](https://fairweb.co.nz/portfolio/): Examples of websites we have built.
- [Pricing](https://fairweb.co.nz/pricing/): What our website packages include.
- [Contact](https://fairweb.co.nz/contact/): Get a free website review or start a project.