Discovery
A short call to learn your business, customers, and what the system needs to do.
Wellington-rooted · Remote worldwide
Websites that win work.
Systems that run themselves.
Built so you own it all.
Custom websites, booking PWAs, and business systems for service companies worldwide. No per-user SaaS lock-in, no six-month timelines. Just fast, owned infrastructure that keeps earning.
High 90s PageSpeed
You own everything
Made in NZ
Build
We forge the site, booking flow, or CRM stack, scoped tight, shipped fast.
Review
You test real flows in a browser. Nothing goes live until you sign off.
Launch
Live on edge-fast hosting with analytics wired. You own the keys from day one.
Get found. Get booked.
Explore how we help you win work
100+ SEO landing pages: services, industries, locations, and guides. Built the same way we rank client sites in Wellington, and the same architecture we ship worldwide.
Worldwide remote
Australia, UK, US, and beyond
Location hubs
Countries, cities, towns, suburbs
How we rank
Local SEO playbook with live proof
Industries
Trades, cleaning, lawn care, beauty
Web design · Wellington
Service × location money pages
Case studies
80+ geo pages on Absolute House Wash
Guides
SEO checklist, GBP, ownership
Apps & PWAs
We build apps.
Imagination is the only limit.
Booking PWAs, field tools, offline Android apps, admin dashboards, and bespoke business software for companies worldwide. Describe the workflow, we forge the app, and you own it outright.
- Installable PWAs
- Android APKs
- Field & staff tools
- Offline-first utilities
- CRM & admin panels
Studio proof
Apps we've shipped ourselves
We don't just build for clients. We ship our own products too.
Android · Offline mixer
Ambiance
ambiance.ownforge.co.nz
Offline sleep and focus sounds for Android. Free brown noise, rain, and white noise. $20 NZD one-time Pro unlock. No subscription, no account, you download the APK from the site.
Android · Offline PDFs
3-Tap Invoice
3tapinvoice.ownforge.co.nz
Quote, invoice, receipt. Three taps. GST on the PDF. Three documents free, then $20 NZD once. No subscription, no account, no watermark.
Android · Desk-drawer scanner
VellumTap
vellumtap.ownforge.co.nz
Paper in, PDF out. A desk-drawer scanner for Android: pages stay on the phone, OCR stays local, three pages free, then $20 NZD once for the rest.
Technical focus
Core Capabilities
Three pillars of high-performance digital infrastructure, engineered for conversion, mobility, and control.
High-Conversion Frontends
Ultra-fast, search-ready architectures with structured data, on-page SEO, and edge performance built for lead generation.
Native-Feel PWAs
Progressive Web Apps that install directly on iOS and Android bypassing the app store friction.
Multi-Layered CRM & Admin Systems
Bespoke backend engines, automated seasonal pricing logic, scheduling, and client portals.
Selected work
Live Projects We've Shipped
Real businesses and platforms running on our stack, from conversion-focused service sites to high-traffic content engines.
Tier 3 · Layered CRM + App Suite
Absolute House Wash
absolutehousewash.co.nz
Full Tier 3 deployment for a Wellington exterior cleaning operation: public website, customer booking PWA, field staff app, admin tools, and a desktop CRM running quotes, scheduling, Stripe payments, and 80+ geo-targeted service-area pages.
- Customer website + booking PWA
- Field operations app
- Admin dashboard
- Desktop CRM
Tier 2 · Booking PWA
Miss Kat D
misskatd.co.nz
Cosmetic tattoo & laser removal studio site with service pricing, deposit-based booking flow, gift vouchers, and local SEO across Greater Wellington.
- Deposit booking system
- Service & pricing pages
- Local search optimisation
Tier 2 · Web + PWA
Clean Cuts Lawn Mowing
cleancutslawnmowing.co.nz
Kapiti Coast lawn mowing and maintenance business with free quote requests, suburb service-area pages, Google review integration, and a fully installable PWA built for local lead generation.
- Free quote request flow
- Geo-targeted service areas
- Installable PWA
Tier 1 · Content Engine
PlayPatch
playpatch.org
High-traffic Roblox content platform with active codes, tier lists, and guides across 40+ games, weekly updates, and copy-to-redeem UX.
- Multi-game content hub
- SEO-driven page architecture
- Edge-hosted performance
Tier 1 · Niche SEO
BlockPatch
blockpatch.org
Niche gaming content platform delivering codes, guides, and tier lists. Built for fast indexing and repeat organic traffic in a competitive search vertical.
- Programmatic content structure
- Fast page loads
- Search-optimised templates
Tier 1 · Niche SEO
GenshinPatch
genshinpatch.org
Genshin Impact-focused content site with codes, character guides, and tier lists targeting high-intent NZ and global search traffic.
- Game-specific content hub
- Conversion-focused layouts
- Lightning-fast delivery
Custom platform proof
What replacing a system of record looks like
Kept off the live-project grid on purpose. This is a working reference we built, not a client site and not a product on the published cards.
Reference platform · five PWAs
Property Manager NZ
ownforge.co.nz/work/property-manager
Five role-specific apps for agency, manager, owner, tenant, and supplier. Trust, bonds, inspections, and New Zealand tenancy rules sit in the product. Seeded demo data. We say so on the page.
- Agency, PM, owner, tenant, supplier
- Trust ledger and tenancy loop
- Built to sell the working session
Two different jobs
Pick the path that matches the work
A website for a local service business is one product. Replacing a system of record is another. Those are not the same quote, and we do not pretend they are.
Local service book
One-Time Build + Monthly Partnership
These cards are only for local service businesses. Hosting, security, and support included.
Tier 1
The Core Web Asset
For businesses needing a premium, high-converting digital storefront.
$2,500
NZD
Setup
$149
NZD
/month
- Fully custom responsive website
- Lightning-fast edge hosting
- Search-ready architecture (on-page SEO, schema, GBP setup)
- Domain & SSL configuration
- Security monitoring
- 1 hour of monthly content updates
High Value
Tier 2
The Web + PWA App Engine
For businesses wanting an interactive user experience and mobile presence.
$5,500
NZD
Setup
$299
NZD
/month
- Everything in Tier 1, plus:
- Full Progressive Web App (PWA) deployment
- Interactive client-side utilities (cost calculators, accounts, booking portals)
- Stripe payment gateway integration
- 2 hours of monthly system optimization
Enterprise
Tier 3
The Full Enterprise Stack (Layered CRM + App Suite)
For high-revenue operations, boutique hospitality, or scaling local services.
$12,500+
NZD
Setup
$499+
NZD
/month
Pricing scales dynamically based on architectural layers.
- Everything in Tier 2, plus:
- Layer A: Customer-Facing Booking PWA App
- Layer B: Field/Staff Operations Interface (job management, live status updates)
- Layer C: Master Admin CRM Dashboard (bespoke internal logic, live database management, zero per-user SaaS license fees)
- Priority bug patching, multi-API sync management, and quarterly performance audits
Search-ready infrastructure
Optional Search Add-ons
Search is built into every tier. These add-ons extend reach for local service businesses and content publishers. No vague ranking promises; just fast, crawlable architecture that scales.
Local Area Page Pack
Trades, cleaners, beauty studios
10 to 20 geo-targeted suburb and city landing pages, using the same approach behind our 80+ page service-area builds.
$1,200 NZD setup
Discuss this add-onService Area Expansion
Tier 2/3 clients scaling local reach
5 new geo-targeted pages per quarter, added to your existing site architecture and sitemap.
$124 NZD / month
Discuss this add-onContent Engine Build
Gaming and niche content publishers
Programmatic page templates for codes, guides, and tier lists, built for fast indexing at scale.
Custom from Tier 1 base
Discuss this add-onGoogle Business Profile + Schema
All local business builds
GBP setup, local business schema, and structured data included with every Tier 1 build. Available standalone for existing sites.
$350 NZD standalone
Discuss this add-onWe focus on technical search foundations: site speed, crawlability, structured data, and scalable page architecture. Link building and paid ads are referred to trusted partners. Full local SEO overview
No lock-in contracts. Cancel anytime with 30 days notice.
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