Frequently asked questions
Is Resolve Digital the right firm for your project? Maybe this FAQ
will help you decide — or give us a call on 0800 RESOLVE
How long does it take to develop a site?
Anywhere from 6 weeks to 6 months, depending on the size and complexity-- and your ability to make decisions required to advance the process. Larger sites are often developed in phases.
How can I update and manage my website?
Our Refinery CMS content manager provides a simple way for you to manage your site: edit, add, or remove content, update your portfolio, and more. Anyone with basic computer skills can keep your site fresh and save money too.
Can you help me market my website?
Absolutely. We'll work with you to develop a Web marketing strategy that can maximize the return on your investment-- everything from Search Engine optimization to Pay-Per-Click campaigns and custom landing pages. See our blog, I, Resolve.
How much does a website cost?
The cost depends on its size and complexity, and the range of services you need. Our custom-designed websites range from NZ$10,000 to NZ$100,000. To provide an accurate price we need to work with you to define your project scope. For most projects we offer fixed-rate pricing. If the cost of your "wish list exceeds your budget we're happy to develop your project in phases. The one thing we won't do is compromise on quality.
If you'd like a proposal, please contact us or request our Website Planning Guide. The information you provide will help us tailor a proposal to your specific needs.
What factors affect the cost of a project?
These are some of the factors that affect the cost:
- the number of different page types
- the number of "rounds or revisions in the design phase
- will you provide web-ready content or do you need content editing or development?
- web marketing services like keyword research or Search Engine optimization?
- are there special functions or forms?
- logo and graphic design
- Flash animations, diagrams
- Ecommerce capabilities
- 3rd party integration
- blogs/forums
- hosting/setup
What is the payment schedule?
We request a non-refundable retainer of 30% to begin work, with monthly payments based on work completed. Your retainer is applied to your final invoice.
How do I begin?
Our Website Planning Guide is a great way to start. It will help you organize your project and identify your needs. Please contact us and we'll be happy to email it to you.

