We Are Your Digital Partners Christchurch

Challenging the status quo

After years in the industry, we spotted the usual pitfalls, vague advice, bloated costs, and a lack of real support. We knew it could be done better, fairer, and with a whole lot more transparency. That’s why Sidebar was born. Here as your go-to web partner helping you navigate all things digital with straight-up advice you can count on.

Locally owned & operated

Being proudly owned and operated right here in New Zealand isn’t just a detail, it’s a big deal to us. We’re all about supporting local businesses and growing together. Based in Christchurch, in the South Island of New Zealand, we’re local at heart but our reach is global, with clients in Australia, the U.S.A., and Europe.

Knowledge by the bucket load

When it comes to websites, hosting and digital marketing, we’ve got knowledge to spare (and then some). Years of hands-on experience mean we don’t just talk the talk. We walk it, build it, host it, and market it too!

Right here when you need us

Our team’s all about putting you first. If you’re not happy, we’re not either. Whether you’ve hit a snag, need a hand with something, or just have a quick question, reach out. We’re always keen to help.

Most tack-on the tech. We engineer it in.

We’re a team of web experts strong on development, and with a 10+ year career in IT services and custom builds, we get how things really work.We’ve seen it all, and built most of it. Whether it’s a one-off project or a long-term digital partnership, we’re here to be the tech team you can count on. Sure, we’ve got the qualifications but it’s our real world experience that sets us apart. We build tech that fits your business like a glove, and keeps delivering as you grow. Whatever stage you’re at, we’re ready to jump in and support you. Reach out and let’s talk.

See what others are saying:

I moved my webhosting late 2024 and after 6 months something wasn't working right. I meet Lane at Sidebar and then he worked his magic!! I say that because in the 6 weeks or so since Sidebar has been hosting my website, business has taken off - Literally. Like turbo charged. Lane says he only did what should have been done. But he knows what needs to be done and completed the change over without fuss. Thank you!!

Rob

BuildQual NZ

Working with Sidebar on our custom dashboard was a great experience. They integrated all our existing applications and created a central hub that changed how we operate across our group of companies. Their team was very collaborative, skilled at solving problems, and full of fresh ideas that really improved our vision. We couldn't be happier with the results!

Mitchell

Optimus Group

I'm very impressed with Sidebar, their service is consistently excellent whenever I need help. My site experienced zero downtime and loads much quicker than previously, which has helped drastically with user experience. Their customer service is fantastic, responses are quick and are genuinely helpful resolving any questions I have. I wholeheartedly recommend them for anything website related!

Rebecca

GeekHQ

The biggest challenge you helped us solve was ensuring our website remained functional, up to date, and aligned with our goals - something we didn't have the in-house expertise to manage effectively. What you delivered that exceeded our expectations was your ongoing support. That kind of follow-through is rare and really appreciated. We would absolutely recommend you and your company to anyone needing a website, support with an existing one.

Louise

SAM Property

We recently worked with Lane for our new website build. From the moment he came in for the initial meeting, I knew he was the right man for the job. He is extremely knowledgeable, professional and efficient. The website is now complete and looks amazing. If anyone I know is ever needed a website build or update, I will have no hesitation in recommending Lane & Sidebar to complete this job. One of the best in the business.

Sean

Collinson Forex

My site was painfully slow, and my hosting provider was useless. Sidebar offered dedicated hosting for barely more than I was paying for shared hosting, and migrated me across. The speed improvements impressed me – way beyond what I expected. And Lane's a genuinely nice guy who's super responsive, and always generous with his time and advice. I'd absolutely recommend them. If you're a smaller business managing your own website, it's worth paying that little bit more for dedicated hosting. Web speed and security is everything online, and Sidebar delivers.

Lisa

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