Creating a professional website no longer requires technical skills, developers or expensive agencies. With our modern website builder, anyone can design, launch and manage a high-quality website quickly and confidently.
Website World's website builder gives New Zealand and global businesses everything they need to create a fast, secure and SEO friendly website - all in one place. No coding. No complexity. Just powerful tools designed to help your website attract customers and grow.
What is a Website Builder?
A website builder is an all-in-one platform that allows you to build, design and launch a website without writing code. Designed, built and supported in New Zealand, our website builder gives businesses from around the world all the tools and features they need to build exceptional websites.
Modern website builders such as ours, include:
- a drag and drop website editor
- search engine optimisation tools
- professionally designed templates
- mobile responsive layouts
- website hosting, SSL security and domain names
A website builder works through your internet browser; there is no need to download any software. You simply choose a website template which looks and feels something like the end result you are after. Then using the drag and drop editor, select the colours, fonts and features you want, add your content and go live.
The benefits of choosing a website builder to create your new website, are that it is quick to set up, doesn't need any coding knowledge or graphic design skills, offers plenty of easy to use customisation features, and requires no system maintenance or updates by you. Our website builder is widely used by small businesses, startups, eCommerce stores and service based businesses across NZ and internationally.
How a Website Builder Works
Website builders make building a website easy and straight forward. Follow these steps to learn the process of how a website builder works and create your new website:
Step 1
Choose a web design template. All of our templates have been professionally designed, and you can change your template once you login to the CMS. Our templates give you a strong foundation for your new website, while remaining fully customisable.
Step 2
Select the kind of website you want to build, such as an online shop, trade ordering site, appointment or services booking site, accommodation provider or any of the options that are available.
Step 3
Enter your contact details. No credit card details are required, nor do you need to sign any contracts. It's as simple as that.
Step 4
Customise your website design. Use our visual drag-and-drop editor to change layouts, colours, fonts and images. No coding or design experience is required!
Step 5
Add pages and content. Create the essential pages you will need, such as Home, Services, About, Contact and Shopping. Add the necessary text, images, videos and calls to action.
Step 6
Connect your domain name. Connect an existing domain name or register a new domain directly through Website World. Select your web hosting plan, pay the first month's hosting fee and go live! You can launch your website, sell online and grow your business all in one place.
Website Builder Features
Our popular website builder includes a full suite of features designed to help your website perform, scale and convert visitors into customers.
- Drag-and-Drop Editor - easily move, add and edit elements on your pages using a visual editor that shows changes in real time.
- Mobile-Responsive Templates - your website automatically adapts to desktop, tablet and mobile devices, providing a consistent user experience.
- Built-In SEO Tools - control page titles, meta descriptions, URLs and headings. Create SEO-friendly content without plugins or third-party tools.
- eCommerce Functionality - sell products or services online using our eCommerce website builder, with secure checkout, product management and payment gateways integrations.
- Blogging and Content Tools - publish articles, updates and resources to attract visitors and build authority in your industry.
- Forms and Integrations - capture leads, customer enquiries and sign-ups using custom forms and integrated tools.
- Analytics and Performance - track website activity and performance so you can make informed improvements.
- Fast & Secure Hosting - fast web hosting, SSL security and secure domain name hosting.
Website Builder Comparisons
Here are the key differences of the basic/starter plans between our website builder and those of others:
| Features | Website World | Shopify | Wix | Squarespace |
| NZ based hosting & pricing | yes | no | no | no |
| Free trial | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Drag and drop editor | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Built in eCommerce | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Payment options without transaction fees | yes | no | no | no |
| Locally owned with NZ support | yes | no | no | no |
| Built in trade ordering/pricing | yes | no | no | no |
| Rural delivery detection & address verification | yes | no | no | no |
| Email hosting | yes | no | no | no |
| Integrated bulk emailer | yes | yes | no | no |
Website World vs Shopify: Shopify is a strong ecommerce platform but can be complex and costly for businesses that don’t need advanced online store functionality. Website World offers ecommerce tools alongside full website flexibility, without unnecessary overhead.
Website World vs Wix: Wix is popular for beginners, but performance, SEO control and scalability can be limiting. Website World focuses on cleaner structure and business-ready features.
Website World vs Squarespace: Squarespace is design-focused but less flexible for growing businesses. Website World balances professional design with functionality and control.
Website World vs WordPress: WordPress offers flexibility but requires plugins, updates and technical maintenance. Website World provides a managed, all-in-one solution without the complexity.
Website Builder Pricing and Plans
Website World provides transparent pricing with no hidden costs. Our plans typically include:
- Website builder and editor - our powerful yet easy to use website builder
- Hosting with free SSL certificate - secure and fast web hosting
- SEO tools - you can set SEO friendly filenames, meta tags, meta descriptions, page titles and headings
- Ongoing support - as well as support via email and phone, you can also seek help from our AI Agent and Facebook group.
- eCommerce capability & POS - our point of sale system lets you take phone orders or market sales, keeping your inventory synchronised.
- Bulk emails - keep customer details and email lists in one place by using the in-built bulk email software.
- Booking calendar - use the booking software for appointment scheduling, hiring items, accommodation and event bookings.
- Email mailboxes - number of mailboxes depend on hosting plan
Is Website World the Right Website Builder for You?
Website World is a trusted website builder for businesses worldwide, offering tools designed for local needs with global reach perfect for startups, trades and service providers, eCommerce retailers, consultants and professions. Our website builder is ideal if you want:
- A professional website without coding
- An SEO-friendly website builder
- An all-in-one solution
- Tools built for real businesses
- Clear pricing
- Business focused website tools
- eCommerce capability
Best Website Builder for Small Business
Choosing the best website builder for your small business is about more than just design. You need a platform that helps you create a professional website quickly, rank well in search engines, work across all devices, and grow alongside your business.
Website World is built for businesses that want a powerful yet easy-to-use website builder without the complexity of traditional web development.
Whether you are launching a new business, building an online store, or upgrading an existing website, Website World gives you the tools to create a professional online presence with no coding required.
Why Small Businesses Choose Website World
- Easy drag-and-drop website builder
- Professional mobile-friendly templates
- Built-in ecommerce tools
- SEO features designed to help your website rank on Google
- Secure hosting included
- Fast website performance
- Easy content editing and updates
- Scalable for growing businesses
Designed for Every Industry
Website World is used by businesses across many industries, including:
- Retail and ecommerce
- Hospitality and tourism
- Professional services
- Health and wellness
- Trades and home services
- Education and coaching
- Creative industries
- Non-profit organisations
A great website builder should help you focus on growing your business — not managing complicated technology.
Website Builder vs Hiring a Web Designer
Many businesses assume they need a web designer or developer to create a professional website. In reality, modern website builders now provide many of the same capabilities at a fraction of the cost and complexity.
Website Builder Benefits
Using a website builder allows you to:
- Launch your website faster
- Reduce development costs
- Make your own updates anytime
- Avoid ongoing developer fees
- Scale your website easily
- Manage your content visually
Website Builder vs Traditional Web Design
| Website Builder | Traditional Web Design |
|---|---|
| Faster setup | Longer project timelines |
| Lower upfront costs | Higher design and development costs |
| Easy self-management | Often requires developer support |
| Hosting included | Hosting often separate |
| Beginner-friendly | More technical process |
| Easy content updates | Changes may require paid support |
For many businesses, a website builder offers the best balance between affordability, flexibility, performance, and ease of use.
Website World combines professional website design tools with powerful functionality so businesses can launch and grow online more efficiently.
FAQs About Website Builders
Start Building Your Website Today
Website World is the best global website builder for small to medium sized businesses. We make building a website faster as we simplify the process with:
- Ready-to-use templates
- Visual drag-and-drop editing
- Built-in hosting
- Pre-designed layouts
- Easy page management
- Integrated ecommerce and SEO tools
Having your content prepared in advance — such as logos, images, service descriptions, and product information — can significantly speed up the process.
A website builder allows businesses to spend less time on development and more time focusing on marketing, sales, and growth.
