Professional website designs and builds in WordPress.
Welcome. I’m a Christchurch-based web designer. I work mainly with WordPress, Squarespace, and Shopify website builds.
Kia Ora, and welcome to Web Matters
I'm Michelle Sullivan, a Christchurch website designer with many years of experience designing and building websites. I have extensive experience with WordPress websites. I am a Shopify Partner and can assist you with Shopify e-commerce website builds. I am also a Squarespace Circle member, so clients can benefit from that advantage (which includes extended free trial periods). In addition to building websites, I help improve websites and troubleshoot common web-related problems.
Here's what I can do for you
I can build you a great-looking and highly functional website or online shop, I can troubleshoot your existing WordPress website (even if I didn't build it). And I can get you out of lots of different a web pickles.
What I've been working on recently:
- Building a new website for the New Brighton Museum (under construction)
- Working on a website for a Christchurch tourism company that is launching in June
- Converted the Dazzling Paws (Auckland Dog Groomers) WordPress website from a Divi website (originally built by the client) to a Bricks website built by Web Matters. The website's PageSpeed measurement has gone from an F to an A
- Built a new website for a new Christchurch walking tour business WalkNTalk.
- Developed a website using the WordPress Bricks Builder system for Cash Registers NZ, Quorion POS Equipment
"We met Michelle Sullivan of Web Matters and were impressed by her down to earth style and found her very easy to talk to. Once Michelle's webpage for us went 'live' it completely transformed our business.
We were able to give up the areas of work that were less interesting and really focus on areas that we loved. As a result of Michelle's extensive SEO knowledge, we have had a very steady stream of customers wanting the services that are advertised.
Furthermore, we have been told by many customers how much they love our website. We have also noticed a big difference in phone calls with customers.
When speaking to customers now, we sense that they already want to work with us. Previously, when customers had looked at our website, we would still have to convince them that we were the right people to do the job. Finally, Michelle streamlined our processes.
Now, almost all our customers find us on Google and contact us directly via the web page.
We can't recommend Michelle and her business Web Matters highly enough".
Paul and Deb Harding-Browne, No Boundaries Furniture
How and why I do web design work
My clients are my utmost priority, which is why I've dedicated considerable time to honing my web design processes and skills. I am committed to working in your best interests to foster the growth of your business and streamline the process for you. Transparency is key in my approach, ensuring you are fully informed about the necessary services and associated costs.
I find this work enjoyable and rewarding, especially when it contributes to a client's business growth or enhances efficiency. There have been instances where my assistance has helped businesses endure challenging periods.
What makes me different?
My long and varied experience in the web industry sets me apart—my attention to detail, commitment to learning, and willingness to go the extra mile. My web clients know they can pick up the phone or email me, and they will reach me. I'll understand what they need and respond quickly and efficiently.
So, if you've ever struggled to get help or been misled by the support you did get, you'll find it refreshing to work with someone who is accessible, knows your business and cares.
Latest web posts from my web design blog
With my blog posts, I cover important areas relating to doing business online and issues that are often specific to WordPress.
