Mark was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. He understood what I wanted to achieve straight away, and the back-and-forth during feedback rounds was easy and seamless. We were able to build our new site in just a couple of weeks, and when we did run into a technical issue with our lead form, Mark was responsive, reassuring, and resolved it quickly. I felt like we were in safe hands throughout the process and wouldn't hesitate to recommend Mark for anyone needing a new website.
Web Design New Plymouth
Conversion-focused websites built to generate leads, sales, and real business growth.
Built by a senior developer with 15+ years experience.
Most websites don't generate leads
You've invested in a website, but it's not bringing in the business you expected. Sound familiar?
- Look good but don't convert visitors into customers
- Slow to load and frustrating to use
- Outdated design that damages credibility
- Poorly structured for search engines
- Not built with business goals in mind
Websites built to perform
I build websites that work as hard as you do. Every element designed to drive results.
Conversion-focused design
Fast, modern performance
SEO-ready structure
Mobile-first approach
Built for real business outcomes
Why work with me?
No agency overhead. No outsourcing. Just a senior developer focused on your success.
15+ Years Experience
Deep expertise in web development, not someone learning on your project.
Senior Developer
You work directly with the person building your site. No outsourcing, no juniors.
Direct Communication
One point of contact. Fast responses. No account managers or middlemen.
Focus on ROI
Your website should make money, not just look pretty. Every decision is driven by results.
Web Design Services
Comprehensive web design and development services for New Plymouth and Taranaki businesses.
Custom Website Design
Bespoke designs tailored to your brand and business goals.
Website Redesigns
Transform outdated sites into high-performing modern experiences.
Ecommerce Websites
WooCommerce stores built to convert browsers into buyers.
Performance Optimisation
Speed up slow sites for better rankings and conversions.
SEO-Ready Builds
Technical SEO baked in from day one, not bolted on later.
Trusted by New Plymouth Businesses
I've helped businesses across New Plymouth and Taranaki build websites that actually generate results. From local cafes to professional services, my clients get websites that work for their business.
Response within 24 hoursDirect communication
What Clients
Say_
Real feedback from businesses I've worked with.
Mark was great to deal with. We chatted about my idea for needing a website and he provided a proposal outlining the scope and cost clearly. Mark has great communication skills and I was able to collaborate with him on the style and content to get my site live quickly. I was after a quick turnaround and he made it happen. The site is live and I'm very happy with it. If you need a decent website made, ask for Straight Up.
Thank you Mark for improving our website. You are a great team leader and highly professional. We will definitely recommend Straight Up Websites to any business in need.
Mark was absolutely amazing. He took the time to really understand the website we wanted and executed it perfectly. He understood us straight away and knew exactly what we were looking for. We're so happy with the final result. Highly recommend.
Mark is a wizard. We had two conversations and the site was up and humming in no time. We've also been receiving excellent analytics since day one. Excellent service and very well priced. Highly recommend.
Straight Up Studio crafted an amazing website for me. Fast, on point, great communication. Exactly what I was looking for.
Mark rebuilt and updated our website so that our online presence better reflects the experience of visiting our centre in person. The site now ranks higher for SEO and is faster on both mobile and laptop, providing a better user experience.
Mark did an outstanding job developing my website. He handled everything from start to finish efficiently and professionally, delivering a clean and functional site on time. Highly recommend.
Rated 5 stars by clients across New Zealand
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