We're big on websites, marketing & AI.

A full service web design and digital marketing agency based in Christchurch.

Hey there! We're Sidebar, a friendly bunch of digital specialists right here in Christchurch. We get it, navigating the online world can be a bit of a maze. That's why we're here. We help local businesses like yours grow online with awesome websites, rock-solid hosting, smart digital marketing, and clever automation. Think of us as your digital partners, ready to get started?

Website design

Ready to grow online with a swanky new website that works well, looks great, and helps you stand out in a crowded market? Well, you're in luck! At Sidebar we don't just design pretty websites. We're a team of web designers and developers that build good-looking, high-performing websites that work for your business. If you're over the DIY route and want a professional site without the agency-sized price tag, you've found the right team.
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Website hosting

Your website deserves better than crowded servers and unpredictable performance, and with dedicated managed website hosting, you get an entire server all to yourself. That means no more performance dips from crowded shared servers, and no security compromises either. With 99.9% uptime and lightning fast speeds, you'll get a smoother experience for your users, and a big thumbs up from the search engines.
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Search engine optimisation

Building a stunning website and not investing in marketing is like buying a fully kitted-out Ranger and never leaving the driveway. Through SEO and other digital marketing strategies, we'll get your website ranking higher, converting more visitors, and getting you better bang for your buck when it comes to your marketing spend.
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AI & automation

AI isn't just a tech buzzword-it's a game changer for busy teams. If you're juggling too many tools, too many tasks, and not enough time, we'll help you cut through the clutter. We work with businesses to design and build smart systems that do the heavy lifting. Whether you're curious about AI or ready to dive into automation, we'll guide you through it with practical advice and real-world solutions that deliver.
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Who we have worked with

Explore a handpicked collection of websites we've proudly designed and developed. Each project showcases our commitment to exceptional website design, functionality, and client success.

See what others are saying:

I'm very impressed with Sidebar, their service is consistently excellent whenever I need help. My site experienced zero downtime and loads much quicker than previously, which has helped drastically with user experience. Their customer service is fantastic, responses are quick and are genuinely helpful resolving any questions I have. I wholeheartedly recommend them for anything website related!
Rebecca
GeekHQ
My site was painfully slow, and my hosting provider was useless. Sidebar offered dedicated hosting for barely more than I was paying for shared hosting, and migrated me across. The speed improvements impressed me – way beyond what I expected. And Lane's a genuinely nice guy who's super responsive, and always generous with his time and advice. I'd absolutely recommend them. If you're a smaller business managing your own website, it's worth paying that little bit more for dedicated hosting. Web speed and security is everything online, and Sidebar delivers.
Lisa
Copy By Kudo
Working with Sidebar on our custom dashboard was a great experience. They integrated all our existing applications and created a central hub that changed how we operate across our group of companies. Their team was very collaborative, skilled at solving problems, and full of fresh ideas that really improved our vision. We couldn't be happier with the results!
Mitchell
Optimus Group
The biggest challenge you helped us solve was ensuring our website remained functional, up to date, and aligned with our goals - something we didn't have the in-house expertise to manage effectively. What you delivered that exceeded our expectations was your ongoing support. That kind of follow-through is rare and really appreciated. We would absolutely recommend you and your company to anyone needing a website, support with an existing one.
Louise
SAM Property
I moved my webhosting late 2024 and after 6 months something wasn't working right. I meet Lane at Sidebar and then he worked his magic!! I say that because in the 6 weeks or so since Sidebar has been hosting my website, business has taken off - Literally. Like turbo charged. Lane says he only did what should have been done. But he knows what needs to be done and completed the change over without fuss. Thank you!!
Rob
BuildQual NZ
We recently worked with Lane for our new website build. From the moment he came in for the initial meeting, I knew he was the right man for the job. He is extremely knowledgeable, professional and efficient. The website is now complete and looks amazing. If anyone I know is ever needed a website build or update, I will have no hesitation in recommending Lane & Sidebar to complete this job. One of the best in the business.
Sean
Collinson Forex