Frequently Asked Questions

Rent a Website is a monthly website service for service-based businesses.

Instead of purchasing a website upfront and managing it yourself, your website is provided as an ongoing service that includes setup, hosting, maintenance, and updates.

The website remains live and managed while you're subscribed.

Rent a Website is designed for service businesses that need a professional online presence but don't want website management on their to-do list.

It's commonly used by trades and service-based businesses across New Zealand.

Some people enjoy building and managing their own websites, and for them, DIY platforms can work well.

For most businesses, the challenge isn't getting a website live - it's keeping it updated, fixing issues, managing hosting, and dealing with technical changes over time.

Rent a Website is designed for businesses that want a professional website without needing to manage it themselves.

Yes. DIY website builders are cheaper upfront.

However, those options still require you to handle setup, edits, fixes, and troubleshooting yourself. Any time spent managing the website is time not spent on your business.

With Rent a Website, the work is handled for you as part of the monthly service.

Your plan includes everything required to keep a working, professional website online, such as:

• Website setup and design
• Hosting and basic security
• Ongoing maintenance and updates
• Contact forms that send enquiries directly to you
• Local SEO, plus AI-ready SEO so search engines and AI tools can easily find your business.
• Domain connection or setup assistance
• Business email setup

All of this is managed under one monthly service.

No. The website is provided as part of an ongoing service rather than a one-off purchase.

As long as your subscription is active, the website remains live, maintained, and supported.

After signing up, you'll be asked to provide some basic information about your business, such as your services, contact details, and any photos or branding you have.

Your website is then set up using a clean, proven structure designed for service businesses. You don't need to design anything or manage the technical setup.

Yes. Small updates and general changes are handled as part of the service.

If larger changes are needed, these can be discussed separately depending on the request.

Yes - every website is built for local SEO, helping your business show up when people search nearby.

Each site is also built for modern AI SEO, so it’s prepared for how search is evolving.

There are no long-term contracts.

If you cancel, your website will be taken offline at the end of your current billing period and the service will end.

If you're unsure, the best way to find out is to talk it through.

You can submit the form, and Kelsey will give you a call to explain how the service works and answer any questions you may have.