--- title: "WordPress Hosting and Support NZ | Virtual Innovation" description: "Managed WordPress hosting in New Zealand, with updates, backups, security checks and local support. Keep your website fast and looked after by our Auckland team." canonical: "https://virtualinnovation.co.nz/wordpress-hosting/" language: en-NZ --- [Skip to content](#main-content) # WordPress hosting in New Zealand Good hosting. Even better humans. A faster, well cared for website and someone who actually picks up the phone. We look after the technical jobs, so you can get on with yours. [Book a free 30-min call](https://go.virtualinnovation.co.nz/widget/bookings/discovery-call-vi)[Explore what’s included](#features) Already have a website? We can usually look after that too. ![Stephen, Pam and Bryce from Virtual Innovation together at an Auckland cafe](/_astro/stephen-pam-bryce-auckland-cafe.a5wbvQyn_ZVk3MT.webp) YOUR WEBSITE TEAM**Need a hand?** **Give us a call.** Real people. Right here in NZ. Built around your business ## A better home. A team behind it. The care your website needs, with people you can call. 01 / A faster site ### Keep the website. Lose the slow-down. You may not need a rebuild to get a better experience. We look at the hosting, images and plugins slowing things down, then work through the improvements worth making. Customers get to what they need sooner. A better home for the website you already have. **Fast feels better.** Quick to load. Easy to explore. 02 / Less worry ### The routine jobs. Already on our list. Updates and security checks are easy to put off when you’re busy. We look after the agreed maintenance, keep secure connections in place and help reduce the chance of small problems becoming a big interruption. Care that keeps happening after launch. **Looked after.** **All round.** Secure connectionsProtected formsOngoing care 03 / A safety net ### A change goes wrong? Keep a way back. A website needs more than a hope that nothing will break. We agree backup coverage, maintenance and recovery support around your site. If something needs sorting, you have a team who knows the setup. Backups with people behind them. 04 / Easy changes ### “Can we change this?” Show us right there. Use our visual feedback tool to point out the text, image or section you want updated. We can see exactly what you mean. Your plan’s update allowance is clear, and bigger jobs are quoted before we start. Less explaining. More getting it done. Your website YOUR BUSINESS**Welcome to** **our website.**1 YOUR FEEDBACK “Can we make this heading clearer?” ✓ Updated. Take a look. See the change ↗ Try an example of visual feedback. 05 / Friendly team ### Good people. On your side. You don’t have to figure it all out yourself. Ask the question, bounce an idea around or give us a call when you need a hand. You’ll be talking to a friendly team in Auckland who knows your business. We pick up, or get back to you nice and quick. ![Stephen, Pam and Bryce from Virtual Innovation together at an Auckland cafe](/_astro/stephen-pam-bryce-auckland-cafe.a5wbvQyn_ZVk3MT.webp) **Just give us a call.** We’ll pick up, or get back to you nice and quick. A faster siteLess worryA safety netEasy changesFriendly team A faster site, feature 1 of 5 A practical partner ## A website needs a reliable home and a team that keeps an eye on it. You should not need to think about plugins and backups every week. We agree what your site needs, keep the routine jobs covered and give you someone to call when you need a hand. - Premium managed WordPress hosting - Updates, backups and security checks handled - Straightforward support from a local team Clear options ## The right amount of support. We’ll talk through your site and what you need, then make the inclusions and costs clear before you move. Basic ### $75 / month Managed hosting and the practical essentials for a brochure website.[Talk through this plan](https://go.virtualinnovation.co.nz/widget/bookings/discovery-call-vi) Level up ### $150 / month Hosting, updates and a regular allowance for improvements and support.[Talk through this plan](https://go.virtualinnovation.co.nz/widget/bookings/discovery-call-vi) Digital team ### $500 / month A proactive care plan for businesses using the site to generate regular leads.[Talk through this plan](https://go.virtualinnovation.co.nz/widget/bookings/discovery-call-vi) Good businesses. Good company. ## A few of the teams we work with. Different businesses, with a website team they can come back to. [![Tomik Waiheke builder website and lead generation case study](/_astro/case-study-screen-tomik.BGBYeNmM_2hVIA2.webp)Waiheke builder website and lead generationTomikView case study ](/case-study-tomik/)[![Waitemata Surgeons Specialist surgeon website and brand refresh case study](/_astro/case-study-screen-waitemata.DF41ugPh_ZBfR2E.webp)Specialist surgeon website and brand refreshWaitemata SurgeonsView case study ](/case-study-waitemata-surgeons/)[![Compass Surgical Auckland surgeon website case study](/_astro/case-study-screen-compass-surgical.CQJX5qI3_Z8Pb7d.webp)Auckland surgeon websiteCompass SurgicalView case study ](/case-study-compass-surgical/) In their words ## Real Kiwi clients. Real results. In their own words. We would rather let our clients do the talking. Here is what it is like to work with us. ![](/_astro/grant.7xl1iQNq_Z1uKi3K.webp) ### Grant What it's like working with the VI team. ![](/_astro/paul.C5GPqUAp_2vKMwo.webp) ### Paul Why VI was the right call for his business. ![](/_astro/jason.DkLnsMS9_ZOz23l.webp) ### Jason The results he's seen since launch. × How it works ## Three steps. No jargon. You will know exactly what is happening. A clear plan, fair pricing and a team you can talk to. Here’s how we get started. 1. ### Let’s look at your site. We review the current setup, what is bothering you and the support you need. 2. ### Make the move carefully. We agree the plan, prepare the transfer and check the website before switching it over. 3. ### Get on with your business. We handle the agreed maintenance and stay here for questions, fixes and improvements. 5 star reviews ## Rated 5.0 on Google by clients across Aotearoa. Verified Google reviews from Kiwi businesses we have helped grow. Straight from the source, no cherry picking. - ★★★★★5 out of 5 stars > Great experience working with Stephen. He is extremely knowledgeable and delivered fast, noticeable results for my website’s visibility. He also shared valuable advice that made a real difference. You can tell he is genuinely passionate about his work—almost obsessed in the best way. Highly recommended! **Sales Walmont**Google review - ★★★★★5 out of 5 stars > I/We can’t recommend Stephen and his team at Virtual Innovation enough, honestly. Three years ago, I reached out needing our website re-designed / re-configured, and they have been nothing but supportive, helpful and keen to help us … **Giles Carpets**Google review - ★★★★★5 out of 5 stars > The team at Virtual Innovation have gone far beyond the norm in creating our website for SmartDesk. Their professional advice and expertise provided a seamless transition from … **Liz Zellman**SmartDeskGoogle review - ★★★★★5 out of 5 stars > Stephen and the team at Virtual Innovation are amazing. From designing websites, to keeping up with all the latest AI advances and optimising for the future. **Kent Griffin**Livewire ElectricalGoogle review [Read all 67 reviews on Google ](https://maps.google.com/?cid=11184121347108599303) [See our client work ](/our-work/) Questions ## Honest answers to the questions we get asked most. What is included in managed WordPress hosting? Managed hosting covers the reliable home for your site, planned updates, backup coverage, monitoring and support from a team that understands the WordPress setup. Can you host a WordPress website you did not build? Usually, yes. We start with a practical review of the existing site so we can recommend the right care and any urgent work needed first. How often are backups and updates handled? The exact schedule depends on the plan and the site, but backups, monitoring and maintenance are designed around keeping the site dependable and recoverable. Can you help with improvements as the site grows? Yes. The care plans are designed to make improvements, new pages and ongoing content support easier to plan and action. [Free 30-min call](https://go.virtualinnovation.co.nz/widget/bookings/discovery-call-vi)