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?

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Website design & development

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 & management

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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SEO & digital marketing

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 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

Picture a work day where repetitive tasks handle themselves, workflows flow, and your team gets to focus on what drives real growth. That’s the power of AI and automation. While others are stuck in legacy loops, you could be redefining efficiency – freeing up time, operating smarter and scaling like you mean it. Ready to see how it’s done? We build custom AI solutions that give your business the edge. Let’s get started.
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See what others are saying:

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
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
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
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
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