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Let’s be honest, most business websites go into hibernation over Christmas. In New Zealand it is the time if you are not in retail you take a nap (for a couple of weeks at least!).
But a few small updates now can stop confusion, get attention, and even generate a few leads while you’re away. Whether you’re closing for a few weeks or still taking work, now’s the time to set things up properly.
Here are 3 quick, smart things you can do to make sure your website is holiday-ready, including a pretty amazing offer we’re running through to Christmas 🎄
1. Update Your Office Hours (Seriously)
This sounds basic… because it is. But we see this all the time: websites and Google listings that still show “Open” while the business is clearly closed. It confuses customers, makes you look unreliable, and creates stress you don’t need.
If you’re closing between Christmas and New Year (or beyond), make sure your:
- Google Business Profile is updated with holiday hours
- Website contact page clearly shows when you’re away
- Auto-replies (email + socials) set expectations
People are surprisingly understanding if you’re away, what frustrates them is silence. Let your site speak for you.
2. Add a Time-Limited Offer (If you want more work)
If you’re still working into December, now’s a perfect time to prompt action. Everyone’s in wrap-up mode, but people also want to feel like they’re making progress before the year ends.
We’re running a limited-time small business website offer for this exact reason:
✅ $250 + GST for a 3–5 page website built in VI Toolbox CRM
✅ Mobile friendly, fast, and simple to update
✅ Perfect for tradies, plumbers, one-man bands, and service businesses
✅ Live before Christmas if you book now
This is designed to help businesses that have had a hard year and need a fresh online presence without the usual price tag.
Know someone who’s still rocking a 2012 homepage? Send them this link. We’d love to help them get sorted before the holidays.
You could offer a small discount, a free bonus, or just promote the fact that you’re taking bookings now for the new year. Time-limited offers work especially well when everyone else is winding down.
3. Add a Bit of Christmas Spirit 🎅
Want to stand out without spending big? Add a seasonal touch to your homepage.
It doesn’t have to be cheesy (unless you want it to be). Here are some simple ideas:
- Light snow falling on your homepage
- A festive banner or wreath around your logo
- Swap your main image to something a bit more playful
- Even a reindeer on your “About Us” page can make people smile
It’s a small detail, but it shows your site is alive, maintained, and up to date. That’s always a good look.
We can help with this too. Drop us a message and we’ll add a light touch of Christmas without overdoing it.
Make the Most of December
It’s easy to let the last few weeks of the year drift, but with a few small website tweaks, you can keep your business clear, helpful, and visible.
✅ Set your hours.
✅ Share a festive offer.
✅ Make your site feel alive.
And if you want to launch something quickly before the year wraps up, that $250 website deal is live until Christmas.
Want your website to handle more next year? Check out what VI Toolbox CRM can do, it’s more than just a website builder.
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