Website Development Agency in Auckland

Next.js (React-based) is our recommendation for businesses where performance, scalability, and custom functionality matter. It delivers significantly faster page loads through server-side rendering and static generation, supports complex interactive features, and scales effortlessly from 100 to 10 million monthly visitors. The trade-off is higher development cost and the need for developer involvement for content changes (unless paired with a headless CMS like Sanity or Strapi). Best for: SaaS products, high-traffic corporate sites, custom web applications, and businesses prioritising SEO and speed. Typical budget: $4,000–$12,000+.

Shopify is purpose-built for e-commerce and handles product management, inventory, payments, and shipping out of the box. It is the fastest path to a functional online store, with thousands of apps for extending functionality. The limitation is customisation — you are working within Shopify's framework, and highly custom designs or features may require workarounds. For businesses selling physical products with standard e-commerce needs, Shopify is often the most cost-effective choice. Best for: product-based businesses, D2C brands, and retailers. Typical budget: $2,000–$7,500 for design and setup, plus Shopify's monthly subscription.

A mid-range e-commerce build — custom design, advanced filtering and search, NZD support, inventory management integration, customer accounts with order tracking, and integration with accounting or ERP software — ranges from $5,000 to $10,000. This tier is where most growing D2C brands and established retailers land. We typically recommend Shopify Plus or a custom WooCommerce build at this level, depending on your specific integration requirements and growth trajectory.

Enterprise e-commerce projects with custom-built frontends (headless commerce using Next.js + Shopify or Medusa), complex product configuration tools, B2B pricing portals, marketplace features, or high-volume transaction handling start at $12,000 and can exceed $35,000 for fully custom solutions. These projects involve dedicated project managers, phased delivery over 3–6 months, and extensive testing. We provide transparent, itemised quotes for every project so you know exactly what you are paying for at each stage.