Made for service businesses

No setup fees

$99/month

BUILT FOR 2026

If your website feels like a hassle, this is for you

Built, hosted, and managed for $99/month

We create and manage websites for service businesses like contractors, trades, and other local services. You text us changes, we handle everything else. No contracts, no hidden fees.

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Real feedback from real New Zealand service businesses

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WHAT THIS ACTUALLY IS

So what is Rent a Website?

Rent a Website is a managed website service, made for service businesses.

We build your website, structure the content properly, host it, and keep it up to date - so it doesn't quietly fall behind or become another thing you have to manage.

Perfect for service businesses like:

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Electricians

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Plumbers

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Builders

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Plasterers

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Roofers

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Contractors

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We Build Your Site

Professional website designed specifically for your business. Ready in 7 days.

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You Text Updates

Need something changed? Just text us. No logging in, no figuring out how things work.

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We Handle Everything

Hosting, updates, maintenance, improvements - all included. You focus on your work.

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✨ 2026 BUILT FOR TODAY

Built for How People Search Now

Rent a Website builds websites for how people actually search now - not how they did five years ago. They're structured to be understood by Google and AI, kept up to date, and handled for you so your site doesn't quietly fall behind while the world moves on.

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Structured for AI & Google

Built to be understood by ChatGPT, Google AI, and modern search engines - not just human visitors.

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Continuously Updated

Your site stays current as search evolves. No falling behind while competitors adapt to new AI search behaviors.

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Optimised for Today

Built for how people actually find service businesses now - through AI assistants, voice search, and natural language queries.

The Honest Breakdown

Your Real Options

When it comes to getting a website, most service businesses end up choosing one of three paths. Click each option to see the real costs.

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Build it yourself (DIY)

Using a builder like Wix or Squarespace

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This can work well, especially at the start — but you're responsible for building it, updating it, fixing issues, and keeping it working over time.

💰 Typical costs per year:

Wix/Squarespace plan $420/yr

Domain $25/yr

Apps/extras $120–240/yr

Total cash cost

$565–685/yr

⚠️ Hidden time cost:

At 4 hours/month managing, updating, and fixing issues × $60/hour (your billable rate):

Time cost per year

$2,880/yr

Real total: $3,445–3,565/yr

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Pay upfront for a custom site

One large upfront cost, then ongoing maintenance

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A larger one-off cost to have it built for you. In many cases, you still end up managing updates yourself or paying extra each time something needs changing.

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Initial build $2,000–5,000+

Hosting & domain $200/yr

Updates/changes $100–300 per change

Year 1 cost

$2,500–6,000+

Then $500–1,200/yr ongoing

⚠️ Hidden time cost:

Even with a custom site, coordinating changes, explaining updates, and managing the relationship takes ~2 hours/month:

Time cost per year

$1,440/yr

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Rent a website

Monthly cost, everything included and managed

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A monthly cost where the website is built, updated, and maintained for you — without the upfront spend.

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Professional website built & designed

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Hosting & domain included

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Unlimited updates via text

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All maintenance & technical work

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No hidden fees or surprise charges

Total cost per year

$1,188/yr

That's it. No time cost. No surprise fees.

💡 Your time stays on paid work, not website management.

💡 THE COMPARISON

When you factor in time, the comparison changes:

DIY Total

$3,500+

Custom Year 1

$4,000+

Rent Total

$1,188

The question isn't "which is cheaper?"
It's "what's your time worth?"

Is Rent a Website right for me?

Here's a simple way to think about it

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DIY BUILDER

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Choose DIY if:

→ You have the time and interest to learn

→ Your time isn't yet valuable enough to outsource

→ You want full control over every aspect

→ You're comfortable with ongoing technical responsibility

RENT A WEBSITE

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Choose Rent a Website if:

→ Your time is better spent on paid work

→ You want a professional result without becoming a web designer

→ You value simplicity and not having to think about your site

→ You'd rather text someone than log into a platform

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The Bottom Line

Yes, DIY builders costs less in dollars.

But the real expense is your time — the one thing you can't buy back.

Rent a Website FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Rent a Website

Why would I rent a website instead of building one myself?

If you enjoy building and maintaining your own site, DIY can work fine. For most people, the real work is the ongoing fixes, updates, and upkeep.

Renting makes sense if you want it handled properly without spending your own time managing it.

The difference isn't price - it's how important is your time.

Aren't there cheaper options?

Yes, DIY platforms are cheaper on paper. But you still do all the setup, edits, fixes, and troubleshooting.

With Rent a Website, the work is done for you.

DIY saves money. Renting saves time.

What am I actually paying for?

Everything you need to have a working, professional website — without managing it yourself.

That includes: Your website built and set up for you Hosting and ongoing maintenance Domain connection (or help setting one up) Business email setup (if you need it) Content structured properly for how people search now Updates and changes whenever you need them

Who is this for?

Service businesses who want a solid website but don't want it on their to-do list.

If your website is something you need, not a hobby, this is for you.

What happens if I cancel?

There are no lock-in contracts. If you cancel, the website is taken offline.

Ready to get started?

Stop Managing.
Start Working.

Get a professional website that's built, maintained, and updated for you. No upfront costs. No technical headaches. Just text us when you need changes.

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✓ No long-term contracts

✓ Cancel anytime

✓ NZ-based support

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