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16/06/2026

We're happy to report that after working through an extended process (patience is key! 😌) we have successfully recovered our Google Business (Google Maps) listing.

We're sure it didn't have anything to do with the blog post we wrote covering these sorts of hassles! 😉😅

If you're having similar issues get in touch and we'll see what we can do!

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The quiet decline of Google support: what it means for small businesses across New Zealand, real horror stories from verification failures and lost listings, and three practical things you can do about it in 2026.

06/05/2026

Did you get our promo email yesterday? We're currently offering free website health checks for a limited time, just get in touch! www.pogostick.co.nz/contact

If you didn't get the email, just let us know and we can add you to the list so you don't miss the next one!

29/04/2026

A lot of you have probably had your fair share of Google horror stories. What is going on and what can you do about it?

https://pogostick.co.nz/google-getting-worse-3-things-you-can-do/

Feel free to share your big G frustrations below. Interestingly Google used to claim to live by the motto "dont be evil" ... which has mysteriously disappeared 🧐

The quiet decline of Google support: what it means for small businesses across New Zealand, real horror stories from verification failures and lost listings, and three practical things you can do about it in 2026.

15/04/2026

We're all worried what's happening with petrol prices and how it's affecting consumer spending. Here are five ways you can make the most of a tough economy. https://pogostick.co.nz/five-smart-ways-tough-economy/

Right now in New Zealand, many businesses are feeling the pressure. Consumer spending is down, confidence has dropped, and uncertainty is affecting decision-making. In fact, the ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence Index fell sharply in March 2026, reflecting growing concern driven by global instabili...

02/03/2026

We know that some of our clients use Gmail to collect their email - this change may affect you 👋 📧

If you’ve been using Gmail to “check mail from other accounts” via POP, you may have noticed things have changed. Recently, Google began tightening up support for retrieving third-party POP accounts inside Gmail. In many cases, Gmail no longer reliably pulls in mail from external hosting accou...

26/01/2026

🤩 How's your 2026 going so far? 🤔 Time to get that business idea off the ground with a new website?

As the cost of living continues to climb across New Zealand, many small businesses are feeling the pressure. Groceries, petrol, housing – everything seems to be rising. Yet in the middle of all that, one thing hasn’t: the price of getting your business online with PogoStick Web Services. For ove...

19/12/2025

Our domain provider is putting up the renewal prices on NZ domains (.co.nz and .nz) by $3 per year and .com domains by $2 from January 19 - if your domain is up for renewal we recommend renewing now to save yourself a few dollars 💰

As always, we continue to look for ways to keep our prices as low as possible but unfortunately we have to pass these supplier increases on to customers.

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10/11/2025

New business? Small business? We've got just the blog post for you! 😜

Starting a new business is exciting, but it can also be expensive. Between setting up your operations, sourcing products, and marketing your services, costs can quickly add up. One area where many new business owners hesitate is investing in a website. While a high-end, custom-built website can be i...

20/10/2025

With the NZ dollar at an all time low, maybe it makes sense to look at selling your product or service overseas. Is it worth the hassle? ✈️🌏

Expanding your business into another country might sound like a bold move – and it is. But with New Zealand currently facing economic headwinds, including a recession that’s hitting consumer confidence and business growth, many Kiwi businesses are starting to look overseas for fresh opportunitie...

23/05/2025

How can you tell if your website has a good ticker ❤️? Here are the things you should be checking regularly.

When you remember that your website is basically the public-facing front person for your business, around the clock, to the entire world, it makes sense to get it checked up every now and then, in fact we'd go as far as to say you should be checking it at least once a week, if not