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Five simple updates to prepare your website for 2025

The Christmas and New Year break is the perfect time to give your website a little TLC. These five easy updates can have a big impact, helping your site shine brighter in 2025. Best of all, they don’t take much time—but they’ll make a world of difference!...

How much does a domain name cost in New Zealand?

If you’re launching a website, one of the first steps is registering a domain name—the web address where your audience will find you. But how much should you expect to pay for a domain name in New Zealand?Here’s an overview of typical costs, optional extras, and some tips to avoid hidden fees, so you can confidently choose the right domain provider....

Why your daycare needs its own domain name (and how it builds trust with parents)

When parents are searching for a daycare, their first impression of your business is often formed online. Your website serves as a virtual front door—and one of the simplest ways to make a strong, professional impression is by having your own custom domain name.Picture this: A parent finds two daycare websites. One has a domain like www.littlestars.co.nz, while the other uses www.littlestarsdaycare.freehost.com. Which one feels more trustworthy? Most parents will instinctively gravitate toward...

Get your website holiday-ready

The holiday season is a busy time, and your website is your frontline for keeping customers informed, excited, and engaged. Here’s how to ensure your Rocketspark website is prepped and ready for the festive rush....

Quick actions menu: Speed up your workflow

Introducing the Quick Actions Menu—a new tool to help you move through your site faster. Getting back to what you were working on just got a whole lot easier. Your recently visited pages show up automatically, but if you need something else, just type a word, and it’ll pop right up....

From crunching numbers to crafting websites: lifting the veil and jargon on web design for the bookkeeping and Accounting community

Here at Rocketspark, we’ve recently teamed up with the New Zealand Qualified Bookkeepers Association (NZQBA) to help bookkeepers take control of their website and their clients’ websites, making things painlessly easy and getting online. This new partnership is all about knocking down those barriers that make website building feel hard and making it a breeze to get your business seen online....

Introducing Visual Spacing: see your design take shape as you work

[Visual spacing is currently in an early access beta with Rocketspark Designers, but we plan to roll this out for all customers in future once feedback has been received. Contact the Rocketspark team if you’d like to give it a try]....

Faster websites, less time wrangling content: Auto-write whole pages with Flint

Building a website shouldn’t feel like you’re piecing together a puzzle with missing pieces. We’ve all been there—trying to balance design, content, and keeping everything on-brand can feel like a bit of a mission. But what if you could cut out the busywork and get straight to the good stuff? That’s where Flint’s new auto-write feature comes in, giving you a simple, effective way to create all your site’s content, right inside Rocketspark.Beta feature: This feature is designed to s...

A simple formula for getting found in Google - topic specific landing pages

In New Zealand, where Rocketspark calls home, the economic conditions are tough for many businesses. Industries like construction, trades, hospitality, and retail have been hit quite hard. These sectors are key customer segments for us, and we've picked up some insights on how savvy business operators are responding.We see plumbers wanting to get found for smaller maintenance projects like hot water cylinder replacements or fixing leaks. Builders, who usually focus on new homes, are now looking ...

Getting Growing: Rocketspark’s Carbon Action journey, with CarbonInvoice

We recently caught up with Carlos Chambers, CEO of CarbonInvoice, and Grant Johnson, CEO of Rocketspark, to chat about their exciting partnership with CarbonInvoice and our shared mission to enable small businesses to take simple and tangible carbon action which makes a positive impact on the environment and their business....

Why having a website is crucial for service businesses during a recession

When the economy tightens, every dollar really starts to matter. With the high cost of living, people are more cautious about where they spend their hard-earned cash. For small service businesses, this change in behaviour can be a bit of a mixed bag. It's a tough time, but also a great chance to stand out. And one of the best ways to do this? Having a solid website.As a business owner, it might be tempting to cut costs when money's tight. But when customers are being careful with their spending,...

Rocketspark’s AI innovation spotlighted in the Waikato Times

We've got some exciting news to share, our latest AI-powered content writing tool, Flint, recently had a fantastic feature in the Waikato Times! Hidden among the cosy cafes and shops of Cambridge, you'll find us at Rocketspark, where we've been working away on something special. Our adventure with artificial intelligence started back in 2019, leading to the launch of Flint in 2021. Flint’s been our trusty sidekick, helping you boost your website's performance with top-notch keyword tags s...

Behind the scenes - the making of Flint

Here at Rocketspark, we’ve always been about guiding you to the best practices. Right from the start, our dream was to create a website builder that doesn’t just help you build sites but ensures they’re top-notch. Grant, our CEO, shared how we used to run loads of seminars, webinars, and workshops for small business owners. The catch? These busy folks often didn’t have the time to put their new knowledge into action.“Back in 2018, we noticed AI starting to make waves with development t...

How and why we created our brand tone of voice guidelines for AI

Creating marketing content that truly clicks with your audience and captures your business’s unique vibe can be tricky. Many businesses, especially those on a tight budget, have to roll up their sleeves and DIY their content. But when you get your brand's tone of voice just right, your business stands out and forms genuine connections with people.AI enters the chat… 😂...

How good are Rocketspark websites for SEO?

SEO, or “Search Engine Optimisation,” is the process of improving your website's visibility in search engines like Google. As a graphic designer or website owner, you might worry that some platforms are better for SEO than others, including Rocketspark.Here’s the truth: while platforms vary, the differences aren’t as significant as you might think. Rocketspark is excellent for SEO, but the quality of your content and design, along with proper SEO practices, truly make the difference....

The ethics of using AI images in business: Navigating the fine line

In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries, the use of AI-generated images has become a hot topic. While AI offers tremendous potential for creativity and efficiency, it also raises ethical questions, particularly when the generated images are used to represent people, products, or premises. Here, we explore the ethics of using AI images in various business scenarios and contrast these practices with traditional photography....

Flint got a big upgrade

Back in 2021, we launched Flint, our smart SEO helper. And now, Flint has levelled up with some seriously cool new tricks that are so much more than just SEO! It's like Flint has gone to uni and graduated with a major in comms....

Exciting update: Upload your own fonts to Rocketspark

Say a big hello to Custom Fonts on Rocketspark, so you can upload your own fonts. Elevate your creative freedom with a wider range of font choices. It's all about letting your brand's true colours shine through your font choices. And it's all set for you to explore....

New: Say hello to our all new picture block!

We're buzzing with excitement and can't wait to tell you what's up. Our beloved Picture Block has had a major upgrade, and it's all thanks to the awesome ideas and feedback you've shared with us....

Planting ideas together at Rocketspark—just like a community garden

Hey there, Rocketspark family! You might remember our chat about how we decide what new features to build. When you ask for a feature it might feel like it goes into a big black hole never to be seen again, especially if we don’t build the feature you asked for. Well, let's take a stroll down a different path today....

The importance of a logo for your business. Why do you need one?

What is a logo? A logo is a combination of text and visual imagery that serves two purposes. It tells people the name of the company and it creates a visual symbol that represents your business. Some logos have powerful symbolic association connected to people’s memory. For example, the McDonalds golden arches are so familiar that they no longer need the text “McDonalds” for you to recognise that that symbol represents McDonalds....

What is an SVG image and when should I use an SVG?

Introducing SVG support in our new picture block – why it's a game changer 🌟Hey there, Rocketspark family! 👋 Ever wondered how some websites manage to look so crisp, regardless of the device you're viewing them on? Well, let us introduce you to the magic world of SVGs (Scalable Vector Graphics)....

Rocketspark and Google Workspace: A symphony of business brilliance

Hey Rocketspark family! 👋 We've got some exciting news that might just make your business life even easier. Rocketspark has teamed up with Google Workspace! It's not just any old collaboration; it's a fantastic chance for business owners to make their day-to-day work a whole lot more productive and professional. How do we know? Our entire team uses Google Workspace every single day. It’s not just handy, it’s a game-changer. So, why should you be excited about this partnership? Let's dive ...

Picture perfect: A retailer's guide to must-have product photos

Got your online shop live and feeling the buzz? That's brilliant! 🎉 But wait, have you given much thought to your product photography? Nailing those shots can turn browsers into buyers—your sales will thank you. 📸 🌟...

Snapping success: How to pick the perfect photographer for Your brand

If you’ve been tuning into our recent chat about putting together a smashing website, you’ll know one thing is crystal clear: the right photos can turn your good website into a great one. So let's talk about a task that can be a bit of a head-scratcher: choosing the right photographer. 📷...