Stop worrying about your website
Proactive website management for NZ businesses. We handle hosting, security, updates, and support around the clock so your site is always fast, secure, and online.
Trusted by NZ businesses since 2018
Your website, off your plate
Cheap hosting means slow sites. Missed updates mean security holes. No monitoring means you hear about problems from customers.
We take care of all of it. Fast hosting, security monitoring, tested updates, daily backups, and real human support. One monthly fee, no surprises.
Most issues get fixed before you even know they happened. Your site just works.
What you get with Sitecare
Premium Managed Hosting
Cloud infrastructure optimised for WordPress. Fast, reliable, and scalable.
24/7 Security Protection
Firewall, malware scanning, and instant threat response. Sleep easy.
Hands-Off Maintenance
We handle updates, backups, and monitoring. You focus on business.
Real Human Support
No ticket queues. Direct access to people who know your site.
Sound familiar?
These are the problems we fix for business owners every day.
Your site is slow
Cheap hosting makes visitors wait. Our optimised servers keep your site loading fast.
Security keeps you up at night
WordPress sites get hacked all the time. Our monitoring and firewall protection stops threats before they hit.
Updates break your site
We test updates before they go live. Your site never breaks from a bad plugin update.
You have better things to do
Stop wasting time on technical tasks. We handle everything so you can run your business.
What you get
Everything you need to keep your website running smoothly.
Managed WordPress Hosting
Fast, reliable hosting built for WordPress. Your site loads quickly for every visitor.
Daily Backups
Automatic backups every day. If something goes wrong, we restore your site with one click.
Security Monitoring
We watch for threats around the clock. Firewall protection and instant response if anything looks wrong.
WordPress Updates
We test updates on a copy of your site first. Your live site never breaks from a bad update.
Uptime Monitoring
We check your site every minute. If it goes down, we know before you do.
Priority Support
Real people who know your site. Most issues fixed the same day you report them.
Peace of mind with managed hosting
Your website is your most important sales tool. Downtime means lost revenue, lost trust, and lost customers to competitors who are still online.
We monitor your site every 60 seconds, run daily backups, and fix issues before they affect your visitors. You get fast hosting, tight security, and real human support - all in one monthly plan.
Website updates? Just text us.
Need to update product images? Add content to a page? Fix a typo? With our Sitecare packages, you get dedicated development hours each month for website changes.
No more hunting for freelancers. No surprise invoices. No waiting weeks for simple updates. Just message us what you need and we'll take care of it.
Professional and Enterprise plans include monthly dev hours. Most small changes are covered at no extra charge.
Marcus
Sitecare Support
Hey! Can you update the product images on our shop page? I'll send them through now
10:32 AM
Of course! Send them over and we'll get them updated today
10:33 AM
Also need to add a new section to the About page with our team bios
10:34 AM
No problem, send through the bios and headshots. We'll match the existing page style
10:35 AM
Perfect! What will this cost?
10:36 AM
All covered by your Sitecare plan! No extra charge. We'll have it done by end of day
10:36 AM ✓✓
What happens when websites aren't maintained
We've seen it hundreds of times. Here's what happens to neglected websites.
Hacked & Defaced
Outdated plugins are the #1 cause of WordPress hacks. Your site gets taken over, data stolen, or used to attack others.
SEO Rankings Tank
Slow sites and security warnings kill your Google rankings. Competitors take your traffic while you wonder what happened.
Lost Customers
Downtime means lost sales. A site that's down for a day can cost thousands in revenue and damage your reputation.
Emergency Costs
Fixing a hacked site costs 5-10x more than preventing it. Emergency support rates are brutal when you need help fast.
Prevention is always cheaper than cure. A small monthly investment in proper maintenance protects your business from these costly scenarios.
Get Your Free Site Health CheckDIY vs Cheap Hosting vs Managed Sitecare
See why businesses choose professional website management.
| DIY | Cheap Hosting | Our Sitecare | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uptime Monitoring | Manual checks | Basic | Every 60 seconds |
| Security Protection | Your responsibility | Basic firewall | 24/7 monitoring + WAF |
| Updates & Maintenance | You do it | You do it | Tested & applied for you |
| Backups | Manual | Weekly | Daily + instant restore |
| Support Response | Forums/Google | 24-72 hours | Same day priority |
| Site Changes & Fixes | Hire someone each time | Not included | Included dev hours |
| Performance Optimisation | DIY or pay extra | Not included | Ongoing optimisation |
| Peace of Mind | Constant worry | Some peace | Set and forget |
Sitecare packages tailored to your needs
Every business is different. We create custom packages based on your site complexity, support needs, and growth goals.
Essential
For small business websites that need reliable hosting and basic maintenance.
- Managed WordPress hosting
- Daily backups
- Security monitoring & firewall
- WordPress & plugin updates
- Uptime monitoring
- Email support
Best for: Brochure sites, small business websites
Get QuoteProfessional
For growing businesses that need priority support and proactive maintenance.
- Everything in Essential
- Priority same-day support
- Monthly dev hours for changes
- Staging environment for testing
- Performance optimisation & CDN
- Malware removal guarantee
Best for: E-commerce, lead generation, business-critical sites
Get QuoteEnterprise
For large or complex sites that need dedicated support and custom SLAs.
- Everything in Professional
- 24/7 dedicated support
- Custom SLA (99.9%+ uptime)
- Dedicated account manager
- Multi-site management
- Quarterly strategy reviews
Best for: Enterprise sites, multi-site portfolios, high-traffic
Get QuoteNot sure which package is right for you? Talk to us and we'll recommend the best fit for your business.
Security that watches while you sleep
Hackers target WordPress sites constantly. Without protection, your site could get compromised, your data stolen, or your visitors sent to spam sites.
We protect your site around the clock. Block attacks before they succeed. Respond immediately when something looks suspicious. If anything gets through, we clean it up fast.
On Professional and Enterprise plans, malware removal is included. If your site gets infected, we fix it at no extra cost.
Security features
Web Application Firewall
Blocks malicious traffic before it reaches your site.
Malware Scanning
Continuous scanning for malicious code and infections.
SSL Certificates
Free SSL included. Your site is always served over HTTPS.
Instant Threat Response
Our team is alerted immediately to any security events.
Our Sitecare & Hosting Services
Explore our specialist hosting and maintenance services.
WordPress Hosting
Generic hosting treats WordPress like any other site. Ours doesn't. We run managed WordPress hosting tuned for speed and security, backed by people who build WordPress sites every day.
Learn moreManaged Hosting
Your website deserves reliable hosting with expert support. We provide managed hosting solutions that keep your site fast, secure, and always available.
Learn moreMaintenance
Your website needs regular maintenance to stay secure and perform well. We are an Auckland-based website maintenance company that keeps your site updated, backed up and running smoothly, so you never have to think about it.
Learn moreSecurity
Website security is not optional. We implement comprehensive security measures and backup strategies to protect your site from threats and ensure quick recovery if issues occur.
Learn morePerformance
Speed matters for user experience and search rankings. We optimise your website performance to load quickly and provide a smooth experience for visitors.
Learn moreNot sure which you need?
Tell us what you want more of and we will recommend the right mix, with no obligation.
Get your free site health checkWhat our clients say
Real reviews from the businesses we have built, ranked and run campaigns for.
“Our CPA dropped by 66% and lead quality increased 200-300%. Not only almost immediately, but consistent for the last few months.”
We’ve been working with Jason from Lucid Media and couldn’t recommend him more. He’s been a fast communicator, proactive, and always willing to help. Jason goes above and beyond with providing recommendations and support.
The websites he’s built and implemented for us have been excellent. He has captured our business perfectly and ensured that it is user friendly on both desktop/mobile. Fantastic service!
Jason and his team have been fantastic to work with from the initial website design and with the ongoing maintenance. They built us a really professional and well-designed site that represents our business well and it has been great having their continued support.
It is nice to know someone reliable can manage our website and make sure it stays ranking on Google. They are always responsive when we need updates or changes made, and their technical expertise gives us peace of mind.
“Absolutely great in delivering our e-commerce website. A great experience from start to finish, and even beyond.”
I have been working with Jason for a year now and he is absolutely brilliant, honest and reliable. His client first approach has meant his work is always on time and to a high standard.
Most of all he actually gets the results he says he will.
Communication with him is always smooth and effortless. The website he created for me exceeded my expectations in every way. I’m genuinely impressed with both the design and the overall structure.
I’m looking forward to seeing what else the website can bring to me. If you’re thinking about building a website, Jason is definitely the person to go to.
Working with Jason @ Lucid Media on our website was a great experience from start to finish. Jason brought our vision to life with creativity and professionalism; he understood what we were after, and this could be seen in the result.
The design is clean and modern, and the functionality is exactly what we needed. Communication was smooth throughout the entire process, and deadlines were always met. Highly recommend to anyone looking for top-tier web design and development.
“Jason is exceptional, excellent communications, a highly motivated individual. Such rare traits - very happy with his development work for us!”
I had Lucid Media do some SEO work for us and I'm super impressed with the results. Jason also took the time to educate me deeply on the topic so I didn't feel like everything was smoke and mirrors like I have had with previous agencies.
Working with Lucid Media was an excellent experience from start to finish. They took the time to thoroughly analyse our previous website, understand our product, and align with our company goals before creating a new, professional layout and copy.
They truly went above and beyond, exceeding expectations at every step. I genuinely enjoyed the collaboration and look forward to working with them again in the future.
I had a call with Jason and was so impressed by how in-depth it was. He really listened, understood where I’m at, and gave me a clear action plan that I can actually use.
It was practical, straightforward, and made me feel confident moving forward with my ads. I couldn’t recommend working with him enough.
“He was really acting in our best interests and went beyond what we were expecting him to achieve.”
Lucid Media provides great service, quickly establishing and refining our website. They are always available to us when we need changes made.
Expert in SEO which is critical, our company now ranks at the top of Google searches, alongside our international suppliers but ahead of other agents around the world. We totally recommend Lucid as a highly competent and committed website developer and manager.
We had previously used another digital company for our website and digital marketing… things went downhill quickly, and our business suffered badly.
Within 30 minutes, we were on a Teams meeting discussing the problems we were facing. By 2am, Jason had sent us a detailed report… By 4pm, our Google Ads were back up and running.
Everything was turned around in less than 24 hours… seeing results that quickly was honestly incredible.
Jason and the team at Lucid Media have helped get our business back on solid ground… Young, full of energy, passionate, and genuinely driven to help businesses succeed.
Jason created our JunkBoss company website from start to finish. He always responded immediately, shared great ideas, and the final site looks spectacular!!
Highly recommend to anyone looking to get their website done.
Communication was insanely good, the work Jason provided me with was on a new level and blew me away. If you’re looking for someone who will go above and beyond for you then he is your man.
From the start, Jason has taken the time to understand my business properly rather than just pushing a generic marketing setup. We’ve built out a new website, landing pages, CRM integration, Google Ads and Meta campaigns, and the attention to detail across everything has been excellent.
What stands out most is his responsiveness and willingness to adapt quickly. Any time we’ve needed changes or seen something in the data, he’s on it straight away and is always looking for ways to improve performance rather than just letting campaigns run.
The key difference is that he genuinely feels invested in the success of the business, not just running ads in the background.
“I’ve had around 10 websites developed over the years, and Jason is by far the best web developer I’ve ever worked with.”
When the finance company I manage, Fee Funders, changed ownership, Lucid Media took over all aspects of our IT and technology, and the impact has been outstanding. Jason quickly learned our legacy systems, implemented critical changes during the transition, and then led the development of our new software platform and reporting systems.
Jason is exceptional across all areas of technology, both front-end and back-end. He’s practical, solutions-focused, and genuinely understands business needs as well as the technical side.
“They took the time to understand our vision and business needs, translating them into a stunning, user-friendly website.”
Jason has been awesome to work with over the last few months. Whenever we've had any sort of issue with our website, he is extremely prompt in resolving it. Very professional and helpful, I highly recommend.
“We wanted to bring our idea for an app to life. He turned our ideas into reality.”
Jason has been awesome in the work he has done for us. He is fast, very responsive and professional. Would highly recommend.
The team at Lucid Media have provided excellent service while recently coming in to help position J-Tip It to where they need to be!
We are absolutely blown away with their quick responses, smooth customer service and their initiative to stay 10-steps ahead at all times. Results are immediate and the cost is undeniably justified.
If you want to be in safe hands, choose Lucid!
“The site looks clean, professional, and easy to use. He made the whole process super simple and stress-free.”
Websites we keep running smoothly
See the results we deliver for businesses that trust us with their online presence.
Real Estate
AT Realty: zero commission errors since launch
Agents no longer do maths in front of vendors during a pitch
Logistics
Furniture retailer: 60% fewer delivery status tickets
Customers can now see exactly where their order is, any time
E-commerce
Five tracking systems unified into one portal for TSB Living
Customers no longer need to guess which carrier has their order
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions? We have got answers. Here are some common questions about working with us.
Ask a QuestionReady for a Website That Just Works?
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