Stellar Web Works is based in beautiful, sunny Nelson, on the top of New Zealand’s South Island. Nelson is a truly amazing place to live and we consider ourselves incredibly fortunate to live here. We serve clients from all over New Zealand and even have a few clients overseas in countries such as Australia, Ireland and USA. But the majority of our clients tend to be local, from Nelson and the wider Nelson/Tasman region.
Working with a local Nelson Web Designer
If you’re looking for a reliable web designer in Nelson, we build straightforward, effective websites for local businesses. The focus is simple — create a website that looks professional, works well on all devices, and helps people find and contact your business.
We work with local businesses across the Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough regions, providing website design and development that is practical, affordable, and easy to manage. Whether you need a new website or improvements to an existing one, we can help.
Websites for Local Businesses
Most of our work is for small to medium-sized businesses. That includes trades, contractors, service providers, and local retailers.
If you’re running a business in Nelson, your website doesn’t need to be overly complex — but it does need to:
- Build trust quickly
- Clearly explain what you do
- Make it easy for customers to contact you
We build websites with this in mind, focusing on clarity and usability rather than unnecessary features.
What Makes a Good Website for a Nelson Business?
A good business website should do a few key things well:
Be easy to use
Visitors should be able to find what they need without digging through pages.
Work well on mobile devices
Most people will view your site on their phone.
Load quickly
Slow websites lose visitors. We avoid bloat and make efficient websites.
Be set up for search engines
Basic SEO helps your business appear in Google when people are searching for your services.
Encourage enquiries
Clear contact details and calls-to-action make a big difference.
We make sure all of these are covered as part of our standard build process.
Our Web Design Process
We keep the process simple and transparent:
- Initial discussion – We talk through what you need and what your website should achieve
- Structure and design – We create a layout that is clear and easy to navigate
- Build and content – The site is developed and content is added
- Review and refine – You can request changes before launch
- Launch and support – We go live and provide ongoing support if needed
Recent Work for local Businesses
The wide range of businesses and organisations that we build websites for reflects the diverse nature of Nelson business & industry. Here are a few examples showcasing this diversity.
| My Consulting Engineers | |
| Sector | Architecture |
| Location | Stoke |
| Riwaka School | |
| Sector | Education |
| Location | Riwaka |
| Trinder Group | |
| Sector | Engineering |
| Location | Richmond |
| Kennedy Builders | |
| Sector | Construction |
| Location | Nelson |
| CharTech | |
| Sector | Industrial |
| Location | Annesbrook |
| L. Roffe Orthopaedics | |
| Sector | Health |
| Location | Nelson |
| Jade Tours | |
| Sector | Tourism |
| Location | Blenheim |
| Blue Sky Stud | |
| Sector | Farming |
| Location | Upper Moutere |
| Sawmill Direct | |
| Sector | Timber |
| Location | Annesbrook |
What Our Nelson Customers Are Saying
Pick up the phone, email us or meet face to face
We are flexible as to how we work together with our clients. It is up to you how you prefer to work together - in person, phone, email, text, etc. If you are a local client, based in Nelson, Stoke, Richmond, or the surrounding area, we also have the option of a face to face meeting, either at your place of business our ours, or over a coffee at a local cafe.