Christchurch, NZ · working worldwide
More visibility. More enquiries. More customers. I build fast, modern websites and run the marketing that turns online searches into paying customers. EightySix Digital is a New Zealand digital marketing agency built to help local businesses grow online.
The hard truth
You rely on word of mouth, so when it goes quiet, so does your revenue.
Your competitors show up first on Google and in the map pack, and take the customer you should’ve had.
Your old site is slow, clunky on mobile, and quietly losing you customers every single week.
What I do
Fast, modern sites that turn visitors into enquiries. HTML-coded for speed, and built to last.
Own the map pack and the searches that actually win customers.
→ Google AdsTightly managed campaigns that don’t waste your budget.
→ Digital MarketingThe right channels for your business, no guesswork.
→Optimised to be the answer in ChatGPT, Google AI and beyond.
How it works
A no-pressure call about your business, your market and the customers you want more of.
I build the site and set up the marketing: fast, clean, and made to convert.
You build the visibility that gets you found where your customers are already searching.
The enquiries roll in and your business grows. That’s the whole point.
Couldn’t recommend Stu more. Goes above and beyond to get the results, is upfront and explains everything he does. Is the only advertising company I have worked with who genuinely cares about your results.
Matt Elliott · Canterbury Plumbing & Gas
Latest guides
Google appears to be showing AI Overviews for brand searches in the right-hand column. It is unconfirmed, and the examples are US only. Here is what to check.
Schema markup removes the guesswork for Google and AI tools. Here's which schema types actually matter for a trade business, and which ones are a waste of time.
A complete guide to Google Business Profile for tourism operators: setup, categories, photos, reviews, seasonal updates and the mistakes that cost bookings.
Google is scaling ads in AI Mode to New Zealand, Australia, Canada and more. What changed, and what to check if you run Search, Shopping or Performance Max.
How to get your tour or activity recommended by ChatGPT: clear facts on your site, consistent listings, genuine reviews and mentions AI tools trust.
Realistic NZ price bands for a small business website in 2026, from DIY builders through to a custom-built site, and what should actually be included in a proper quote.
Common questions
Still wondering something? Get in touch and ask.
EightySix Digital is a New Zealand digital marketing agency. I build fast, modern websites and run the marketing that gets your business found and chosen online: web design, SEO and local SEO, Google Ads, plus AEO and GEO for AI search.
It depends on what you need. There’s no lock-in and no hidden fees, and you only pay for the channels that earn their keep. See the pricing page for exactly what everything costs.
Me, Stu. I design the sites, run the SEO and manage the ads myself, so you deal with one person who does the work, not an account manager and an agency runaround.
A new website or Google Ads campaign can put you in front of customers within days. SEO and AI search build over weeks and months, and compound the longer you invest. I’ll always be straight with you about realistic timeframes.
No lock-in contracts. No agency runaround. Just a straight-talking quote and a plan to grow your business.
