Ignite Creative

28/11/2025

🚨 Is your website scaring customers away?

If it’s slow, confusing, or looks outdated, you could be losing business without even knowing it.

Here are 5 things to check:

✅ Speed
✅ Design
✅ Navigation
✅ Google visibility
✅ Conversions

A modern, well-designed website can turn visitors into paying customers.

Check out our latest blog for tips 👉 link in comments.

20/11/2025

Having a slow website can seriously hurt your business. If your page doesn’t load within about three seconds, more than half of your visitors will click away. For a lot of small businesses, that drop-off comes down to one simple thing: poor hosting.

This is exactly why we use Cloudways.

Shared hosting might seem affordable, but your website ends up fighting for resources with hundreds of others. That means random slowdowns, inconsistent performance, and customers bouncing before the page even loads. It’s one of the most common issues I see when auditing websites.

Cloudways gives our clients fast, reliable, and scalable hosting without the headaches. It keeps sites running smoothly, handles traffic without choking, and provides the kind of stability that helps businesses build trust online.

If you’re wondering whether your hosting might be holding you back, I’m happy to have a quick look and point you in the right direction.

17/11/2025

Did you know 60% of your customers are browsing on their phones? If your website isn’t mobile friendly, you could be turning away over half your audience.

We wrote a quick blog breaking down why responsive design isn’t optional anymore - it’s essential for both user experience and your Google ranking.

Check it out and make sure your site is ready for 2025: https://ignitecreative.nz/the-importance-of-mobile-friendly-web-design/ .

17/11/2025

💻 Wix, Shopify… or a custom website? Which one is REALLY best for your business? Spoiler: the “easy” options aren’t always what you think.

Find out why a custom-built site could save you money, headaches, and lost customers.

Choosing the right platform for your business website is a critical decision. Many Christchurch businesses turn to Wix or Shopify for their simplicity, but these platforms often have limitations that…

12/11/2025

New Website Launch! ❤🐾

We’ve been proud supporters of the amazing work Pound Paws Rescue do for many years. After creating their website back in 2022, we thought it was time to give their online home a fresh new look.

Go check out the brand-new Pound Paws Rescue website and let us know what you think (But fair warning… you might accidentally fall in love with a dog or two 🐶)

https://www.poundpawsrescue.org.nz/ ⬅️

11/11/2025

💻 What is an Accessibility Score — and why does it matter?

Your website’s accessibility score isn’t just a number from Google Lighthouse or PageSpeed Insights. It measures how easy your site is to use for all visitors, affects load times, user experience, and even SEO.

In our latest blog, we break down:
✅ What an accessibility score is
✅ Why it impacts your site’s speed and Google rankings
✅ Simple ways to improve it

📖 Read the full article here: https://ignitecreative.nz/what-is-an-accessibility-score-and-why-it-matters-for-your-website/

When Google audits your website performance through Lighthouse or PageSpeed Insights, one of the key metrics it gives you is an Accessibility Score. But what exactly does that mean — and why should you care?

10/11/2025

Tired of shared hosting slowing your site down?
We’ve teamed up with Cloudways to bring you faster, more reliable website hosting — built for small businesses who want their site to actually perform.

✅ Faster load times
✅ Built-in security, backups & scalability
✅ Managed updates — no server stress
✅ Ideal for WordPress, WooCommerce & small business sites

Whether you’re starting fresh or want to migrate your current site, we’ll take care of everything.
Reach out today to upgrade your hosting and speed up your website!

22/10/2025

We’ve recently revamped our entire portfolio on our website to better showcase our work and explain all the functionality behind each site.

First up: Shirley Boys’ High School Website 🔷

The SBHS site is designed to be a hub for students, staff, and whānau, making it easy to find information, stay updated on events, and celebrate the school community. From a clean, modern design to user-friendly navigation, this site was built to grow with the school and support its mission of helping boys become young men.

Check out the full portfolio to see more of our work (link in comments).

21/10/2025

👋 Kia ora! I’m Blake, and I'm the face behind Ignite Creative. I’ve been designing websites for the past 10 years, helping bring ideas to life online.

When I’m not building websites, I’m usually out and about with my mischievous Staffy, Marlow 🐾 (pictured!), exploring some of Christchurch’s amazing walks and green spaces.

We’ve got many exciting projects coming up, so stay tuned!

25/09/2024

The Importance of Mobile-Friendly Web Design 📲

In today’s digital landscape, having a website is crucial for businesses, organisations, and individuals alike. However, with the majority of internet users accessing websites through mobile devices, it’s no longer enough to have just any website – it needs to be mobile-friendly.

Mobile devices account for over 50% of global internet traffic, and this number continues to grow. Smartphones and tablets have become the primary tools for browsing the internet, checking emails, and engaging with online content.

➡️ Read more:

In today’s digital landscape, having a website is crucial for businesses, organizations, and individuals alike. However, with the majority of internet users accessing websites through mobile devices…