Haakaa
Ecommerce / organic search
+1,500
Additional monthly organic visits
Shopify SEO and content strategy for a New Zealand ecommerce brand.
Auckland growth agency / $50M+ ad spend managed since 2018
More customers.
Not just
more clicks.
SEO Agency Auckland for businesses that want growth, not reports.
SEO, Google Ads and better websites, working as one. We bring the strategy, the people and the technology, so your next growth move actually moves the business.
Google Partner agency
Certified Shopify Partner
200+ websites delivered
THE GROWTH DESK / 001
HORNTECH / GROWTH BRIEF01 / 03
Build the site.
Win the demand.
Measure the outcome.
Win the demand.
Measure the outcome.
A path to measurable growthConcept illustration
SEOGet found
ADSGet leads
CROGet results
A better
website.
On us.*
website.
On us.*
*With an eligible SEO or SEM growth plan.
PERFORMANCE, NOT PROMISES
Our point of view
The website isn't the finish line.
You don't need another agency selling you clicks, or another developer handing over a site. You need one partner accountable for the whole journey.
From what people search to what they see on your website, and whether they enquire or buy. HornTech connects the pieces, instead of making you manage three different suppliers.
What we do
Three disciplines.
One growth outcome.
A joined-up growth system, tailored to where your business is today, not a shelf of disconnected retainers.
01 /
SEO & AI Search
Show up when customers are actively looking. Technical SEO, content, local visibility and AI search (GEO). We've ranked a new site from zero to 4,700+ keywords.
↗ 02 /Google Ads & Paid Growth
Get the right clicks, better leads and meaningful reporting, with conversion journeys built to perform. Google Partner certified.
↗ 03 /Websites & Ecommerce
Modern, conversion-led websites and Shopify stores. A free website rebuild is included with eligible SEO or SEM growth plans.
↗The free website offer
We'd rather grow your business than charge you to rebuild its website.
Sign up for a HornTech SEO or SEM (Google Ads) growth plan and we'll rebuild your website for free. Whether you're starting from a dated WordPress site or an ageing online store, you get a modern, fast, conversion-led site, and you see a preview before you decide.
Eligible with SEO or SEM growth plans. Covers a standard website rebuild; minimum term, scope and any custom integrations are confirmed in your proposal. Your existing website stays live and unchanged while we prepare the preview.
A track record, not a tech demo
Real businesses.
Real results.
We've run search and paid growth for NZ and Australian brands since 2018, long before building our own technology.
Midea
B2B / NZ market growth
7,400+
Ranking keywords
NZ market visibility across brand, product and supporting searches.
HornTech
Performance media / since 2018
$50M+
Advertising spend managed
Paid media experience across Google Ads, ecommerce and lead generation.
4,700+Keywords ranked for a new site, from zero
200+Websites delivered
3 daysTo a first AI website preview
Figures are from HornTech client work. Results vary by client and are not projections of future performance.
See the work, not a mockup
Real rebuilds.
Drag to compare.
Each pair shows a client's previous website next to the site HornTech rebuilt for them. Drag the handle to compare.
Website rebuild / 01
San Michelle Bags
An Auckland luggage retailer with nine stores, moved off its old Shopify theme onto a faster ecommerce site with clearer collections and product pages.
Real client work delivered by HornTech. Before images show each client's previous website (from the old site or a public web archive capture); after images show the live site we built.
Think your site could do better? Let us show you a preview before we talk about a rebuild or a growth plan.
Request your own previewHow we work
Less agency theatre. More forward motion.
Your existing site can stay exactly where it is while we identify growth opportunities and, if it makes sense, prepare a redesigned preview. You only move ahead when the plan fits.
Discuss your next 90 days01
We look at your business, not just your URL.
Your market, competitors, goals and existing website. We identify whether the priority is better search coverage, stronger ads or a site overhaul.
02
You see the opportunity up front.
A free SEO audit and a practical growth recommendation backed by data, plus a free redesign preview where appropriate.
03
We build, run and improve the whole system.
One accountable team for website changes, SEO, advertising, measurement and ongoing conversion improvements, with monthly reports that make sense.
Industries we serve
SEO and digital marketing for every sector.
Let's make something happen
More enquiries start with a better plan.
Tell us what you want to improve. We'll help you work out whether that's search, ads, your website, or a combination of all three.
Tell us about your business and the growth you want to achieve.
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A few things to know
Good questions.
Clear answers.
Pricing, timelines, AI search and how the free website offer works.
How much does SEO cost in NZ?
SEO pricing in New Zealand typically ranges from $1,500 to $3,000 a month for mid-tier agencies, depending on competition, your site's current state and target scope (local vs national). HornTech startup plans begin at $1,000+GST/mo. Budget agencies under $500 a month rarely deliver meaningful results. Read our full pricing guide.
How long does SEO take to show results?
Most businesses see measurable improvements in 3 to 6 months; competitive keywords can take 6 to 12 months. We typically see early wins in months 2 to 3 from technical fixes and content optimisation, with compounding growth after month 6.
What's the difference between SEO and Google Ads?
SEO builds organic visibility over time through content and technical optimisation. Google Ads gives immediate visibility through paid placement. Most businesses benefit from both: Google Ads for immediate leads, SEO for long-term growth.
What is GEO and AI search optimisation?
GEO (Generative Engine Optimisation) makes your content easy for AI search tools such as Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity to cite. As more people get answers from AI, GEO helps your brand appear as a trusted source. HornTech was one of the first NZ agencies to offer dedicated GEO services.
Do you work with Shopify stores?
Yes. HornTech is a certified Shopify Partner. We handle custom Shopify development, theme customisation, app integration and Shopify-specific SEO, and have grown ecommerce clients by 1,500+ monthly organic visits.
Is the website rebuild actually free?
Yes, when you sign up for an eligible SEO or SEM (Google Ads) growth plan, a standard website rebuild is included at no extra build fee. Minimum term, scope and any custom integrations are set out in your proposal before you commit.
Can I see the new website before I sign up?
Yes. We can prepare a redesign preview as part of the assessment so you can review the direction first. Your current website stays live and unchanged in the meantime.
Can I hire HornTech for SEO or Google Ads only?
Absolutely. The website rebuild is an optional benefit of eligible growth plans, not a requirement. If your current site works well, we focus on SEO, Google Ads or conversion improvements.