IT’S TIME TO STOP GUESSING YOUR BRAND IN THE DIGITAL SPACE
Website Design and Organic Strategy for Small NZ Businesses
Is your Website and Social Media in the ‘too hard basket’?
Your website should be easy to manage, so should your social media.
Yet somehow, so many businesses find it overwhelming.
All you need to do is lay the right foundations, understand your audience, speak directly to them, and stay consistent.
Have you opened Instagram and thought, “What on earth do I post now?”
You are not the only one.
Most businesses aren’t stuck because they have no ideas, they’re stuck because the foundations are unclear.
Are you:
Trying to post consistently without a strategy?
Trying to sell yourself without clear messaging?
Trying to drive people to a website that does not convert?
We help businesses solve these problems.
Most businesses are not short on ideas because they are lazy.
They are stuck because the foundations are unclear.
GOOD DESIGN IS NOT JUST PRETTY, IT HAS A JOB TO DO
Your brand should not feel like a guessing game.
Before we touch colours, fonts, captions or website pages, we get clear on the things that actually matter.
Who you are.
What you offer.
Who you are trying to reach.
What your market is doing.
Where your competitors are strong.
Where you can stand out.
And how to turn that into a digital presence that feels aligned, professional and easy to use.
Start where your business needs the most clarity.
STRATEGY BACKED DESIGN, EVERY STEP OF THE WAY
WHAT WE DO
Everything we do is rooted in strategy, cause how are you going to stand out from your competitors if we don’t even know who they are.
Starting with strategy means we can truly help your business grow. We’ll break down your audience, your direct competitors and the industry leaders both domestic and international.
We break down what your competitors do and how they show up, finding the weakness in your market and giving us a clear direction of how we can achieve growth.
PROFESSIONAL WEBSITE DESIGN AND BRANDING IN NEW ZEALAND
WEBSITE + BRANDING SERVICES
No matter what kind of business you run, your website should be more than a placeholder. It should feel like an open door, welcoming clients in, telling your story clearly, and giving you the confidence to grow.
At Tide & Trace, we design websites that are easy to manage, SEO-friendly, and built around your audience, paired with branding that reflects who you are at your core.
We have a range or branding and website packages to support you no matter what stage you're at.
DESIGN BACKED BY BUSINESS STRATEGY AND MARKET INSIGHTS
A beautiful website or brand only works if it connects with the right people. That’s why we focus on strategy.
Understanding your business, your audience, your competitors and how to market yourself online. We help you not only look good, but grow with confidence.
Need help laying those foundations? Book a free discovery call to chat through how this could look for your business!
CUSTOM ART AND ILLUSTRATION COMMISSIONS
ART+ ILLUSTRATION
Beyond websites, Tide & Trace is also home to original artwork and custom illustrations. From detailed home and architecture drawings to animal portraits and thoughtful gift cards, each piece is crafted to capture memory, meaning, and personality.
Perfect for gifts, keepsakes, or bringing a touch of art into your everyday space.
BRANDING AND WEBSITES BUILT FOR GROWTH
WHY TIDE AND TRACE?
At Tide & Trace, every project starts with listening. We care about who you are and where you’re heading.
We’re not here to give you something that just looks nice. We’re here to create websites, brands, and artwork that feel authentic, connect with people, and stand the test of time.
It’s design with heart, strategy, and meaning, so you can grow with confidence knowing your story is being told well and to the right people.
“Oh Charlotte you are a miracle worker! Holy dam it looks amazing! I’ll have a proper dive in tomorrow, but just had a sneak peak and wow! You’re incredible! 🥹”
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“Oh Charlotte you are a miracle worker! Holy dam it looks amazing! I’ll have a proper dive in tomorrow, but just had a sneak peak and wow! You’re incredible! 🥹” •
DESIGNER AND CREATIVE BEHIND TIDE AND TRACE
Hello! I’m Charlotte, the creative mind behind Tide & Trace.
My past few years have been fuelled by people, connection, and creativity. I have an interior architecture degree, and spent the past year and a half working for a NZ based website platform, coaching and supporting graphic designers across New Zealand.
That experience alongside my natural creative streak has taught me how to create websites that truly connect with people and deliver real results, with tech industry insights and the ability to stay ahead of the curve, I build websites that don’t just work now, but they work in the future.
MEET YOUR DESIGNER, CHARLOTTE
Tide & Trace supports small to medium businesses across New Zealand and beyond, whether you’re just starting out or ready to grow to the next level we have branding and website packages to suit your needs and budget.
From hospitality and tourism to wellness and service-based industries, we help bring your story to life and create a brand and website that leaves a lasting mark.
Wherever you are in your journey, we’ll meet you there, and give you the tools and support to move forward.
SUPPORTING SMALL AND MEDIUM NZ BUSINESSES AT EVERY STAGE
WHO WE WORK WITH
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CHECKOUT OUR LATEST DESIGN JOURNAL
Design Journal is my way of sharing my knowledge with the world. After years in various industries, supporting them creatively through marketing and brand awareness, I knows a thing or two that might help you on your journey!
READY TO START YOUR PROJECT?
Your next chapter starts here. Whether it’s a custom website design, creative branding support, or bespoke piece of art, we’re ready to hear your story and help you leave your mark.
Leave us your details below and we’ll be in touch within 24 hours to start shaping something meaningful together!
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