Running your business on an outdated or inflexible website platform? You’re not alone. Many New Zealand businesses are still stuck with clunky CMSs, custom-coded sites, or builders like Wix, Squarespace, or Joomla – and struggling to keep up with today’s web standards.
At Red Jet, we help NZ businesses seamlessly convert their old sites to WordPress, giving them the speed, flexibility, and control they need – without any downtime.
Here’s how we do it.
Thinking of making the switch? Request a free site audit and we’ll show you what’s possible – no pressure.
🚩 The Problems with Outdated Websites
Outdated websites typically suffer from:
- Poor mobile performance
- Hard-to-edit content
- No SEO tools or analytics
- Slow page load times
- Security vulnerabilities
- Difficulty integrating with new tools
Worse, these sites are often a pain to update – meaning your business misses out on opportunities every time you delay making a change.
✅ Why WordPress Is the Smart Upgrade
WordPress powers over 40% of all websites and for good reason:
- Simple content management with modern visual editors
- Thousands of plugins for anything from contact forms to ecommerce
- Excellent SEO support with tools like Rank Math or Yoast
- Full design freedom — match your brand exactly or upgrade your look
- No lock-in — you fully own your site and hosting
Whether you’re a small local business, a nonprofit, or a growing e-commerce store, WordPress is built to scale with you.
🧰 Our No-Downtime Conversion Process
We’ve refined a process that ensures your site stays live and your users don’t notice a thing until launch.
Step 1: Site Audit & Planning
We start with a free review of your current site – content, structure, SEO, and design.
Step 2: Private Staging Site
We build your new WordPress site in a private staging environment, so nothing changes on your live site.
Step 3: Migration & Design
Your content, pages, menus, and media are safely moved into WordPress. We can:
- Match your current design
- Or give it a fresh, modern upgrade
Step 4: SEO & Redirects
We preserve your existing URLs or set up 301 redirects to avoid SEO damage.
Step 5: Testing & Go-Live
We test everything – forms, links, responsiveness then launch your new WordPress site during a quiet window.
Zero downtime. No lost data. No disruptions.
🇳🇿 Why NZ Businesses Trust Red Jet
We’re a New Zealand-based team with over 15 years’ experience in WordPress hosting and development. That means:
- Fast, secure WordPress hosting right here in NZ
- Support in your timezone
- A team that understands Kiwi businesses and audiences
- Local case studies and experience to back it up
“Red Jet rebuilt our outdated Joomla site into a modern WordPress platform that we can finally update ourselves. No downtime, no stress.”
— Claire R., Christchurch
🧠 Not Sure If You’re Ready?
We get it – migrating a website can feel like a big step. That’s why we offer:
- A free audit and proposal
- Transparent pricing
- Guidance every step of the way
👉 Explore our WordPress Website Conversion Services
👉 Compare our NZ hosting plans
💬 Final Thoughts
If your old site is holding you back, there’s no better time to move to WordPress. And with our proven no-downtime process, the switch is safe, fast, and surprisingly simple.
Let’s give your website (and your business) the upgrade it deserves.