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WEB DESIGN STUDIO – AUCKLAND, NZ
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One Point Of Contact
Fixed Pricing, No Suprises
2 Week Build Time
Strategy Before Design
You Own Everything
Tim Kavermann speaking into a podcast microphone at his desk in Auckland
TIM KAVERMANN / FOUNDER

You deserve a website that feels like you. Not a template with your logo on it.

I’ve spent over a decade building websites for New Zealand brands and businesses. The ones that work best aren’t always the most expensive… they’re the ones built by someone who actually took the time to understand the business. That’s how I work. You deal with me directly, start to finish. I handle the strategy, the design, and the build. One person (and some hand-picked specialists, when needed), personally invested in getting it right.

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What working with Fuel Media actually feels like…

Calm, not chaotic

No chasing. No wondering what's happening. You'll always know where your project is at, what's next, and exactly what you need to do. Most of my clients spend around two hours on their end across the whole build.

One person, start to finish

The person on your first call (me - Tim Kavermann) is the same person who delivers your finished site. No account managers, no handoffs, no explaining your business to someone new every other week.

Designed, not assembled

Every site is designed and developed around your business... your customers, your message, your market. This isn't a template with your colours swapped in. It's designed to make people trust you before they ever pick up the phone.

Honest, always

Fixed pricing means no surprises. But honest goes deeper than money! If something won't work, I'll tell you. If you don't need a feature, I won't sell it to you. The goal is a site you're proud of, not a bloated invoice.

Senior-level work. Honest pricing

No custom quoting, no waiting for a proposal. I offer two packages built for New Zealand brands and businesses that want to look as good as the work they do.

Essentials

WORDPRESS WEBSITE / 5 PAGES

+ GST

  • Discovery questionnaire + planning call
  • Industry & competitor research
  • 1 x concept page + 1 round of refinements before build
  • Design and development of up to 5 pages (e.g. Home, About, Services, FAQ, Contact)
  • Fully responsive design for desktop, tablet, and mobile
  • Blog setup + loading of up to 3 blog posts
  • Standard contact form
  • On-page SEO on every page
  • Social media link setup
  • 1 hour post-launch support
  • Up to 3 video walkthroughs for common content edits
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Professional

WORDPRESS WEBSITE / 10 PAGES

+ GST

  • Discovery questionnaire + planning call
  • Industry & competitor research
  • 1 x concept page + 2 rounds of refinements before build
  • Design and development of up to 10 pages (e.g. Home, About, Services, Pricing, Blog, Team, Testimonials)
  • Additional pages available and priced upon discussion
  • Fully responsive design for desktop, tablet, and mobile
  • Blog setup + loading of up to 5 blog posts
  • Up to 3 custom contact/enquiry forms
  • Mailer opt-in integration
  • Animation/motion effects where applicable
  • On-page SEO on every page
  • Social media link setup
  • 1 hour post-launch support
  • Up to 3 video walkthroughs for common content edits
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I can also offer larger-scale builds, brand design, copywriting, and commercial photography. Get in touch to talk through what you need.

HOW IT WORKS

A process that respects your time

1

Quick chat

20-30 minutes. I want to understand your business, what's not working, and where you want to go. If I'm the right fit, you'll know it. If I'm not, I'll tell you... and point you in the right direction.
2

Site blueprint

A 10-minute questionnaire becomes a full strategy, your pages, messaging, placeholder content, and design direction - so you can see the plan before I build a thing.
3

Design & development

Your site takes shape in WordPress with a private staging link so you can watch it come together. No waiting three months to see something. Once you've supplied all your information and content it will be done inside of two weeks.
4

Launch + support

I handle the launch, then you get a handover call, a walkthrough video if needed, and the confidence that your hosting, security, and support are looked after by my trusted technical partners.
RECENT WORK

Businesses that look like they mean it 

Wordpress Website Design for Law Firm
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Wordpress Design for Hospitality Company

Every project starts with a conversation and ends with a website the client is proud to send people to.

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BEFORE YOU DECIDE

Common questions

Everything people usually ask before getting started. If yours isn’t here, just ask on our first call.

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How much does a website cost?

Essentials is $4,900 + GST for up to 5 pages. Professional is $6,900 + GST for up to 10 pages. Both are fixed-price, you’ll know exactly what it costs before we start, and that number won’t change. Payment is 50% to kick things off, balance before go-live.

How long does the whole thing take?

Most sites are live within 3–4 weeks from the day we connect. The build itself takes about two weeks. The variable is how quickly you can get me your content, photos, and feedback. I’ll give you a simple checklist of exactly what I need, and once that’s in, we move fast. No months of back-and-forth.

I don't know what I want... is that OK?

That’s completely normal and honestly it’s fine. Most of my clients come in knowing they need a better website but not knowing exactly what that looks like. That’s literally my job. The questionnaire and blueprint process is designed to draw out what your business needs, even if you can’t articulate it yet. By the time you see the site blueprint/concept, you’ll know exactly what you’re getting and you’ll wonder how I knew what you wanted before you did.

Do I need to write content for my new site?

If you can, or already have it – great! If not… your questionnaire answers feed directly into the site blueprint, and from there I can generate placeholder copy for every page. It’s structured, on-brand, and gives you a strong starting point… but it will need your review and refinement to make sure it sounds like you and accurately represents your business. Most clients can work through this in an afternoon. If you’d prefer fully polished, publish-ready copy, I offer professional copywriting as an add-on. That typically adds 1-2 weeks to the timeline.

What do I actually need to provide?

Less than you think. You fill out a 10-minute questionnaire about your business, send me your logo, brand colours, and any professional photos you have. I use your answers to build the strategy, the content structure, and some placeholder text copy (or I can connect you with my trusted copywriter) so you’re not starting from a blank page. If you don’t have professional photos, I offer commercial photography as an add-on.

Is my information kept confidential?

Yes, absolutely. Any brand assets, business information, strategy documents, or content you share with me during the discovery or build process are treated as strictly confidential – whether we end up working together or not. I won’t share your materials with anyone, use them for other projects, or reference your business publicly without your written permission. Your trust is the foundation of how I work.

What counts as a revision?

A revision round is one consolidated set of feedback, design and content changes like colours, layout tweaks, wording updates, and image swaps. Structural changes like adding new pages or changing the site architecture are quoted separately.

Can the timeline be faster?

Sometimes. The biggest variable is how quickly feedback comes back. If you’re responsive, the site can, at times, go live in under two weeks. I’ll give you a realistic timeline on our first call.

Can you redesign my existing site?

Absolutely. I’ll review your current site, discuss what’s working and what isn’t, and build a fresh WordPress site using the same process as a new build. Your existing content and any SEO value can be carried across.

What happens after my site goes live?

You get a handover call where I walk you through everything, plus a video you can refer back to anytime. My technical partner handles ongoing hosting, security, daily backups, WordPress core updates, monitoring and support.

What if I need more than what's included in your packages?

Just ask. The two packages cover what most businesses need, but I know not every project fits neatly into a box. If you need brand design before we start, professional photography to fill the site, professional copywriting, or an e-commerce build on Shopify, those are all things I am happy to discuss. We’ll scope it properly on our first call so you know exactly what’s involved and what it costs. I’d rather build you the right thing than squeeze you into a package that doesn’t fit.

WHAT CLIENTS SAY

Don’t just take my word for it

More about Fuel Media

Tim has worked with us over the last 10 years on a number of programmes ranging from website design and development to brand design, content creation and social media management. Tim is creative, organised and has been a great resource for us, highly recommend his services.

Yvette Hellyer
Auckland Business Chamber
★★★★★

Tim, you’ve been fantastic to deal with during the process of redesigning our website and subsequent relaunch of the Franklin Smith Brand. You took the vision I had and made it a reality, and it’s without a doubt that the website wouldn’t be anywhere near as good as it is today if it wasn’t for your professionalism and ability to take my idea as a non-tech person and create them with relative ease. Your communication throughout the process was also top class. I would definitely recommend you to any potential clients in the future.

Mick Donaghy
Director – Franklin Smith
★★★★★

Tim listened carefully to our vision and worked with us to bring it to life, balancing creativity with functionality. He maintained clear and consistent communication, liaising effectively with us and other parties involved to ensure a smooth build process. The final product accurately reflects our firm’s values and services, thanks to Tim’s thoughtful design and attention to detail.

Sam Bradford
Partner – Sellars Law
★★★★★

Your business deserves a website that does it justice

No obligation. No pressure. Simply send me through some info and we’ll have conversation to see if we’re the right fit.

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