543 Design

Based in Havelock North, 543 Design works with small businesses across New Zealand, offering website design, branding and digital marketing to owners who often have little technical background. Clients range from local organisations and small business founders to individuals such as athletes needing a personal or professional web presence. The agency positions itself as an affordable option for Kiwi businesses wanting a website without the cost typically associated with larger design firms. Services cover professional website design, e-commerce, logo design and branding, online advertising, search engine optimisation and social media management, alongside a do-it-yourself website builder option with domain and hosting support and how-to guides for businesses that prefer to build their own site. For clients who want the work done for them, the team builds bespoke sites using responsive design technology intended to improve site speed, security and search engine performance, with an initial draft concept typically delivered within a fortnight of starting a project. Pricing is structured to remain budget-friendly, and the agency describes using efficiency-focused tools in its design process to keep costs down without reducing the quality of the finished website. Ongoing work also includes ongoing website updates for existing clients to keep content current.