How Our Free Website Builder Works
We create beautiful, mobile‑friendly websites for Kiwis who want to be online — absolutely free.
Most free site builds fall in the 7–10 hour range, perfect for service businesses, community groups, creatives, retailers, and run of the mill local heroes.
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Step 1: Apply (2 Minutes)
Click Apply and tell us what kind of website you’d like. We review every application within 1–2 days.
Are you ready?
Step 2: Setup
Once approved, we'll connect you with Hosting Harbour for your NZ-based hosting and start building your WordPress site. We'll install essential plugins for security, speed, SEO, and enable automatic backups — so you're set up well from Day 1.
Are you ready now?
Step 3: Theme selection
Choose from a curated set of professional WordPress templates. You’ll pick a design that suits your brand and we’ll customise it with your content so it looks exactly how you want.
Too easy, I'm ready!
Step 4: Customisation + handover
We customise your chosen design, fine‑tune styles, and optimise performance. When you're happy, we'll hand over full control and send a simple walkthrough video so you can easily update your site yourself.
Love it, let's go!
What you’ll get
Fast. Mobile-friendly. Easy as.
Mobile-First Design
More than half of all website visits come from phones — so we make sure yours looks amazing on mobile, right from the start.
Beautiful, Modern Layouts
We use website designs that are clean, stylish, and made to impress. No cheesy templates here.
Google-Ready (SEO Included)
Your site will be built with the right structure to help you show up in search results — so local customers can actually find you.
Lightning-Fast Load Times
Nobody likes a slow site. We keep your pages speedy, so your visitors stick around.
Safe & Secure
We include the latest protection features and daily back-ups, so your website is kept safe behind the scenes.
Easy to Update Yourself
We’ll show you how to make changes, add content, and keep your site fresh — no tech degree needed.
It’s straight forward & transparent
No hidden fees or surprise costs. Website hosting is through Hosting Harbour at a special affordable rate for LFW customers with no contracts.
What you’re billed is exactly what you’re using — nothing more.
After handover, you have complete ownership and access to update everything yourself.
FAQ about our free website builds
Ready to get going?
If you’re bursting with Kiwi ingenuity and you’d love a website that’s done-for-you, 2 minutes and a few clicks. We're away!