Digital Marketing · NZ, Australia, US, UK & Canada
Digital marketing that grows your business.
Websites, SEO, Google Ads and AI search, working together as one strategy. We're the digital marketing agency that joins up every channel so your marketing pulls in the same direction: more visibility, more leads, more sales.
- Web DesignYour foundationon
- SEOFound on Googleon
- Google AdsTraffic todayon
- AEOThe answer in AIon
- GEONamed by AIon
The basics
What is digital marketing?
Digital marketing is how you get found, chosen and remembered online. It covers everything from your website and SEO to Google Ads and AI search, all the channels that bring the right people to your business and turn them into customers.
EightySix Digital is a digital marketing agency that combines web design, SEO, Google Ads, AEO and GEO into one joined-up digital marketing strategy for businesses across New Zealand, Australia, the US, UK and Canada.
- It's a system, not a tactic. The channels work far better together than they ever do alone.
- Also called online or internet marketing. Same goal: growth you can actually measure.
- Built around your goals. The right mix depends on your business, market and budget.
What we do
Every channel, under one roof.
Each is a service in its own right, and they're stronger together. Pick the ones you need, or let us build the mix.
Web Design
Fast, conversion-built websites that turn visitors into customers, your foundation for everything else.
fromNZ$1,600one-off
Explore web design →SEO
Rank higher on Google and pull in leads that keep coming, without paying for every click.
fromNZ$600/mo
Explore SEO →Google Ads
Top of Google from day one. Instant, measurable leads with a flat fee, never a cut of your spend.
fromNZ$750/mo
Explore Google Ads →AEO
Get named and cited as the answer in featured snippets, AI Overviews and voice assistants.
Includedin every SEO plan
Explore AEO →GEO
Get mentioned inside ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity answers, where research now starts.
add-on fromNZ$600/mo
Explore GEO →Free SEO Audit
Not sure where to start? See exactly what's holding your website back, on the house.
Freeup to 5 pages
Get your free audit →Most businesses combine two or three. Tell us your goals and budget and we'll build a tailored plan around them, no rigid packages, no paying for channels you don't need.
Get a tailored plan →The EightySix way
Joined-up beats piecemeal.
Hiring one agency for ads, another for SEO and a freelancer for the website is how budgets leak and messages clash. One joined-up digital marketing strategy just works harder.
One strategy, not five
Every channel works from the same plan and the same goals, so nothing pulls against itself.
Channels that feed each other
Ads data sharpens your SEO, SEO content fuels AI search, and a great website converts the lot.
One team, one contact
No finger-pointing between agencies. You deal with one person who owns the whole picture.
Measured end to end
We track the journey from click to customer, so you can see what's working and what to scale.
Who we help
Built for any business serious about growth.
We're not picky about your industry, only about results. From a small business with a single van to a multi-site retailer, if you want more of the right customers finding you online, digital marketing earns its keep.
- Trades & Home Services
- Retail & Ecommerce
- Hospitality
- Health & Fitness
- Beauty & Wellness
- Professional Services
- Real Estate
- Startups
How we work
Strategy first, then growth.
- 01
Discover
We learn your business, goals, market and competitors before recommending a single thing.
- 02
Plan
A tailored plan with the right channels for your goals and budget, and what to expect from each.
- 03
Build
We set everything up properly, website, campaigns, tracking, so the foundations are right.
- 04
Grow
We run, measure and refine month to month, doubling down on what drives real results.
Stu at EightySix Digital has been fantastic at providing Google ads services and website support. His expertise and flexibility to individual circumstances have really helped in the digital marketing of our business.
Chris Smith · North Shore Physiotherapy, Auckland
What is digital marketing?
Digital marketing is how a business gets found, chosen and remembered online. It covers your website, SEO, Google Ads, social and AI search, all the channels that bring the right people to your business and turn them into customers. The channels work best as one joined-up strategy rather than in isolation.
What does a digital marketing agency do?
A digital marketing agency plans and runs your online marketing across channels: building your website, getting you ranking with SEO, driving leads with Google Ads, and making sure you show up in AI search. A good agency ties it together into one strategy with one point of contact, so every channel pulls in the same direction.
How much does digital marketing cost?
It depends on the mix. As a guide, a website starts from NZ$1,600 one-off, SEO from NZ$600/mo, and Google Ads management from NZ$750/mo plus your ad budget. Most businesses combine two or three channels, and we build a tailored plan around your goals and budget rather than a one-size-fits-all package.
Which digital marketing channels do I need?
It depends on your goals, market and timeframe. Google Ads brings leads quickly, SEO compounds over time, a strong website converts both, and AEO and GEO get you found in AI search. We recommend the smallest mix that hits your goals, then grow it as it pays off.
How is digital marketing different from SEO or Google Ads?
SEO and Google Ads are individual channels within digital marketing. Digital marketing is the umbrella: the overall strategy that combines your website, SEO, paid ads and AI search so they work together, instead of running each in isolation.
How long until I see results from digital marketing?
It varies by channel. Google Ads can generate enquiries in the first week, a new website converts from day one, while SEO, AEO and GEO build over months and compound. A blended plan gives you quick wins now and lasting growth later.
Is digital marketing worth it for a small business?
For most small businesses, yes. Digital marketing levels the playing field: a small business can rank, advertise and get found alongside far bigger competitors, often for a modest monthly budget. The trick is starting with the one or two channels that fit your goals, rather than trying to do everything at once.
What's included in a digital marketing strategy?
A digital marketing strategy sets out which channels you'll use (website, SEO, Google Ads, AEO and GEO), how they work together, what each should deliver, and how success is measured. We build yours around your goals, market and budget, so you only invest in the channels that move the needle.
Should I hire a digital marketing agency or do it myself?
You can do it yourself, but digital marketing rewards experience and eats time. A digital marketing agency brings the know-how across every channel, avoids the costly mistakes, and frees you to run your business. If budget is tight, start with a tailored plan covering just the essentials and grow from there.
Do you work with businesses outside New Zealand?
Yes. We work with businesses across New Zealand, Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada, and price in NZD, AUD, USD, GBP and CAD.
Let's grow your business.
One agency, every channel, one plan built around you. Tell us your goals and we'll show you the smartest way to hit them.