Web Design · Raglan
Raglan websites
built to convert.
Fast, mobile-first websites for Raglan businesses. AI-assisted builds, full handover so you can edit yourself. From $1,500.
The Raglan Website Problem
Raglan has great businesses. They deserve websites that match the vibe.
Raglan attracts creative, lifestyle-focused customers — surfers, foodies, wellness travellers, artisans. They notice aesthetic details. They expect mobile-first experiences. They book on their phone between waves.
Most Raglan websites either look like generic tourism templates or are beautiful but don't convert. You can have both — a site that feels right for the town and drives real bookings, sales, and enquiries.
We build Raglan websites that look great AND drive real business.
What You Get
Six things every Raglan site should have.
Built to convert, not just look good
Every page structured around a clear customer journey — what they see, what they need to know, what action they take. Not just a brochure online.
Fast and mobile-first
Most Raglan customers arrive on mobile. We build mobile-first, performance-optimised sites that load fast and rank well.
SEO-ready from day one
Proper schema markup, meta tags, sitemap, robots.txt, and content structure built in. Ready for Google, ready for AI search.
AI-assisted builds
We use Claude Code and modern AI tools to build faster than traditional agencies. Lower cost, faster turnaround — your site can be live in weeks, not months.
Built on modern tech
Next.js, Tailwind, hosted on Digital Ocean. Industry-standard, fast, secure. No bloated WordPress builds with 30 plugins to maintain.
Full handover, no lock-in
We hand over the keys with a CLAUDE.md file. You can update text, add pages, and make changes yourself — without paying us $200/hour for every edit.
The Process
From brief to launch in 4 weeks.
No mystery, no scope creep. Three phases, clear deliverables, full visibility every step.
01
Discovery
Week 1
We map who you serve, what you sell, and what action you need them to take. The strategy comes first — wireframes and copy come from understanding your customer, not a template.
02
Design & Build
Weeks 2–3
We design and build in parallel using AI-assisted development. You see real progress every few days, not after a month of silence. Round-trip feedback in hours, not weeks.
03
Launch & Handover
Week 4
We launch, set up analytics, hand over full control with documentation, and walk you through making your own edits. You own everything from day one.
Pricing
Transparent pricing, no surprises.
Fixed-price quotes upfront. No hourly billing. Pick the package that fits, or we'll scope something custom.
Simple Site
From $1,500
Clean, conversion-focused site for small Raglan businesses.
- • Up to 4 pages
- • Lead form / booking
- • Mobile-first + SEO-ready
- • 1–2 week delivery
Advanced Site
From $4,000
Full marketing site for an established business ready to scale.
- • Custom pages + blog system
- • Advanced SEO foundations
- • Integrations & analytics
- • 3–4 week delivery
Ecommerce
From $4,000
Online store ready to take orders and scale.
- • Product catalogue
- • Stripe / payment integration
- • Inventory management
- • 4–6 week delivery
Hosting is around $5–$15/month direct to Digital Ocean — we don't mark it up. Need ongoing marketing too? Bundle with our Full Service Accelerator or Coaching Accelerator.
Web design for Raglan industries.
Different industries need different sites. We build to fit your customer, your offer, and how Raglan businesses in your sector actually win.
Tourism & accommodation
Raglan accommodation providers need websites that convert travellers browsing on their phone. We build mobile-first booking flows, integrate with booking platforms, and make your property look irresistible.
Hospitality & cafes
Raglan's cafes, restaurants, and venues are destinations. We build websites that showcase your food beautifully, drive bookings, and feed Google Business Profile for local and tourist searches.
Surf schools & adventure
Raglan surf schools and adventure operators need sites that convert visitors quickly. We build mobile-first booking flows with clear pricing, easy payment, and stunning imagery that sells the experience.
Wellness & lifestyle
Raglan's wellness scene — yoga studios, retreat centres, health practitioners — needs websites that feel aligned with the values they represent. We build beautiful, calm, conversion-focused sites.
Creative & artisan
Raglan's makers, artists, and artisans need sites that showcase their work beautifully. We build ecommerce sites with gorgeous product photography support, clean checkout flows, and integration with maker tools.
Local retail
Raglan's boutique retailers compete with online giants and serve both locals and tourists. We build ecommerce sites that honour your brand while driving foot traffic and online sales.
Why Raglan businesses choose King Tide for web design.
Three things separate us from most agencies.
We use what we sell
The site you're reading was built with Claude Code. Our content workflows, analytics and reporting all use AI. We're not selling you something we're still figuring out — we're selling you what we run ourselves.
Full handover, no lock-in
We hand over the keys with a CLAUDE.md file so you can edit your site yourself going forwards. No more $200/hour invoices for changing a paragraph. You own the code, the hosting, and the ability to grow it.
Marketing-led, not just design
We're a full marketing agency, not just web designers. Your site sits inside a complete funnel — paid ads, SEO, email, content. We build the whole system, or just the website piece.
Common questions.
How much does a website cost in Raglan?
Our pricing is transparent. Simple sites (up to 4 pages) start at $1,500. Advanced marketing sites and ecommerce builds start at $4,000 and scale with scope. We quote fixed-price upfront — no hourly billing surprises.
How long does a website take to build?
Most Raglan website projects launch in 3–4 weeks. We use AI-assisted development to move faster than traditional agencies. Larger ecommerce or multi-page builds can take 6–8 weeks.
Will I be able to edit the website myself?
Yes — that's a core part of how we work. We hand over full control with a CLAUDE.md guide so you can update text, add pages, and make changes yourself using AI tools like Claude Code. No more $200/hour invoices for one-line text edits.
Do you build on WordPress?
No. We build on Next.js, which is faster, more secure, and better for SEO than WordPress. WordPress sites get bloated with plugins and become slow and hard to maintain.
Where are you based and can we meet in person?
Our office is on Lyon Street in Kihikihi — about 50 minutes from Raglan. We meet Raglan clients remotely via video call and in person when it makes sense. Happy to drive over for bigger projects.
Do you also handle ongoing marketing?
Yes. The website is one piece of a complete marketing system. We can run Google Ads, SEO, content, email, and social once your site is live — through our Coaching Accelerator or Full Service Accelerator.
What about hosting and ongoing costs?
We host most client sites on Digital Ocean for around $5–$15/month depending on traffic. You pay the actual hosting cost direct to the platform — we don't mark it up.
Ready for a Raglan website that captures the vibe and the bookings?
Get a fixed-price quote in under 48 hours. No obligation, no pressure — just a clear breakdown of what we'd build and what it would cost.
Other Web Design services across the Waikato
We offer web design in every Waikato town. Same approach, local focus.
Other services for Raglan businesses
We cover the full marketing funnel for Raglan — websites, ads, SEO, social, strategy. One team, one plan, one set of results.