What I do · Christchurch, NZ · working worldwide
One person. The whole growth engine.
I build fast websites and run the marketing that gets your business found, chosen and called online. Web design, SEO, Google Ads and AI search, all under one roof, all done by the person you actually talk to. EightySix Digital is a New Zealand digital marketing agency covering web design, SEO, Google Ads and AI search, all run by one specialist.
- Web Design
- SEO & Local SEO
- Google Ads
- Digital Marketing
- AEO
- GEO
The services
Everything to get you found and chosen.
Each is a service in its own right. Take one, or stack them into a full growth engine.
Web Design
fromNZ$1,600one-offFast, HTML-coded websites built to turn visitors into enquiries, with SEO baked in from day one. Not a slow, bloated template, a site that loads in under a second and is made to convert.
- Custom, mobile-first design
- SEO, AEO & GEO in the code
- Click-to-call & quote forms
- 12 months hosting + SSL
SEO & Local SEO
fromNZ$600/moRank for the searches that actually win customers, own the map pack, and get found in your area. Steady, compounding growth that keeps working long after the ads stop.
- Local SEO & Google Business Profile
- Keyword strategy & on-page
- Technical SEO & content
- AEO included as standard
Google Ads
fromNZ$450/moAt the top of Google the day you launch. Tightly managed campaigns on a flat monthly fee, never a cut of your ad spend, so every dollar works as hard as it can.
- Setup, keyword & competitor research
- Ad copy that converts
- Conversion tracking & reporting
- Flat fee, not a % of spend
Digital Marketing
Tailored planAll the channels, one plan. The right mix of web, SEO, ads and AI search for your goals and budget, tied together and pointed at one thing: more of the right customers.
- A tailored strategy, not a package
- The right channel mix for you
- One point of contact
- Clear tracking & reporting
AEO Answer Engine Optimisation
Included in SEOBe the answer, not just a result. Get named and cited in Google AI Overviews, featured snippets, voice search and AI assistants, built into every SEO plan as standard.
- Structured data & schema
- Extractable, quotable answers
- Entity & trust signals
- No extra cost on any SEO plan
GEO Generative Engine Optimisation
add-on fromNZ$600/moGet recommended inside generative AI. The digital PR, citations and content placement that earn your business mentions in ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity, as an add-on to any SEO plan.
- Digital PR & citations
- Content placement
- Mentions in ChatGPT, Gemini & Perplexity
- Add-on to any SEO plan
Not sure where to start? Tell me your goals and budget and I’ll point you to the one or two things that’ll move the needle fastest, no pressure, no rigid packages.
One person, not an agency
You’ll deal with me, start to finish.
I’m Stu. I spent 15+ years in the trades and over a decade running my own trade business before building EightySix Digital. Now I design the websites, run the SEO and manage the ads myself, so you get one person who actually does the work, not an account manager and an agency runaround.
That means honest advice, plain English, and a plan built around your business, not a rigid package. Whether you need one service or the whole growth engine, you’ll talk to the person doing the work.
Who I work with
Businesses that want to be found.
From retail and hospitality to health, beauty and professional services, if you want more of the right customers finding you online, this works. I’m also a specialist in the trades, with dedicated plans for:
How it works
Simple process. Serious results.
- 01
We chat
A no-pressure call about your business, your market and the customers you want more of.
- 02
We create
I build the site and set up the marketing: fast, clean, and made to convert.
- 03
You get seen
You start ranking and showing up where your customers are already searching.
- 04
You get customers
The enquiries roll in and your business grows. That’s the whole point.
Stu at EightySix Digital has been amazing in setting up our website, listening to what we wanted, offering his expertise and ideas, nothing was too much and all in a really friendly manner. Wherever you are in the world I’d recommend working with Stu, easy, professional and exceeds expectations.
★★★★★ Lynne Coldray · Phoenix Wood Burning Installations
What services does EightySix Digital offer?
Do I need all of these services?
No. Most businesses start with one, usually a website or Google Ads for quick wins, then add SEO and AI search as they grow. I build a plan around what actually moves the needle for you, so you never pay for things you don’t need.
What’s the difference between SEO, AEO and GEO?
Do you work with my industry?
Yes. I work with businesses of every kind, from retail and hospitality to health, beauty and professional services. I’m also a specialist in the trades, with dedicated plans for plumbers, electricians and trade and construction businesses.
Who will I be working with?
Me, Stu. I design the websites, run the SEO and manage the ads myself, so you deal with one person who actually does the work, not an account manager and an agency runaround. Honest advice, plain English, and a plan built around your business.
Do you only work with businesses in New Zealand?
No. I work with businesses across New Zealand, Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada, and price in NZD, AUD, USD, GBP and CAD. The whole thing runs online wherever you are.
Ready to get seen and win more customers?
No lock-in contracts. No agency runaround. Just a straight-talking quote and a plan to grow your business.