Barry Grottis
Founder, Byte Digital

Building websites from Christchurch since 2011. One person, no account manager, and a pipeline that generates every free concept site on bytedigital.co.nz.

I run Byte Digital from Christchurch, working with businesses across New Zealand. I have been building websites since 2011, which means I have watched the web move from static pages through frameworks to the current point where people ask an AI assistant for a recommendation instead of typing a search.

Most of what I build came out of needing it myself. CookTwo is a real-time AI-powered PWA for couples cooking with different nutrition goals. The website pipeline that produces the free concept sites is the other big one — built because doing it by hand did not scale, and then it turned out to be more useful than the sites it made.

Because it is automated, producing a concept site costs me very little, which is the only honest reason the free offer exists. It is not a discount and it is not a trial that expires — you can take the source files and walk away.

The guides and posts on this site come from building those systems, not from a content calendar. Where I do not have evidence, I say so rather than filling the gap. If you want to talk shop, email barry@bytedigital.co.nz.

Posts and guides

What SEO Costs in Christchurch in 2026 (Real Numbers, No Fluff)
30 August 2026 · SEO & Marketing
How to Choose an SEO Agency in Christchurch (11 Questions That Expose Amateurs)
29 August 2026 · SEO & Marketing
SEO vs Google Ads: Which Should a NZ Small Business Choose First?
28 August 2026 · SEO & Marketing
Windcave vs Stripe: Choosing a Payment Gateway for Your NZ Online Store
28 August 2026 · eCommerce
Web Design Pricing in Christchurch: The Honest 2026 Breakdown
27 August 2026 · Web Design
Small Business Web Design in Christchurch: What Actually Works
26 August 2026 · Web Design
Ecommerce Web Design Christchurch: The Complete Guide for 2026
25 August 2026 · eCommerce
Shopify vs WooCommerce vs BigCommerce: Choosing an NZ Online Store Platform
25 August 2026 · eCommerce
Headless CMS for Christchurch Businesses: When It's Worth It (and When It's Not)
24 August 2026 · Web Development
The New Brighton Business Guide: Shopping, Dining & Local Services by the Sea
23 August 2026 · Local Christchurch
IT Services & Web Support in Papanui: A Guide for Local Businesses
22 August 2026 · Local Christchurch
Web Design Trends Christchurch 2026: What Local Businesses Need to Know
15 April 2026 · Web Design
Local SEO Checklist for Christchurch Businesses: The Complete Guide
12 April 2026 · SEO & Marketing
Website Speed Optimisation: The Complete Guide for New Zealand Businesses
8 April 2026 · Web Design
Christchurch Digital Marketing Statistics 2026: Data Every Business Needs
5 April 2026 · SEO & Marketing
How to Choose the Right Web Designer in Christchurch: A Business Owner's Guide
1 April 2026 · Christchurch Business
WordPress vs Custom Development: The NZ Business Comparison Guide
28 March 2026 · Technology
Google Business Profile Optimisation for Christchurch Businesses
25 March 2026 · SEO & Marketing
Website Accessibility Requirements in NZ 2026: What Businesses Need to Know
20 March 2026 · Technology
eCommerce Trends Christchurch 2026: What Local Retailers Need to Know
15 March 2026 · SEO & Marketing
Conversion Rate Optimisation Guide for NZ Businesses
10 March 2026 · How-To Guides
Christchurch Suburb SEO Targeting Guide: Dominate Local Search Area by Area
5 March 2026 · SEO & Marketing
AI-Ready Websites for NZ Businesses: The Future-Proof Guide
28 February 2026 · Technology

Start with a free concept website.

No quote, no proposal, no obligation. Tell me your business and I will build you a working concept on a private link, so you can judge the work instead of the pitch. If you want the files afterwards, they are yours.

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