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Has your business outgrown its DIY website?
How to know if your business has outgrown its DIY website and what to do next Building your own website can be a really good way to get your business...
Business website checklist: What every website needs in 2026
Here’s our practical checklist of what we consider the must-haves for a modern business website, plus a few things that are useful when they serve a genuine purpose.
How sustainable is your website? Measuring your digital carbon footprint
Many businesses think about their environmental impact in the physical world Maybe you’ve taken steps to reduce waste, improve energy efficiency, or make more sustainable purchasing decisions.
Why use WordPress for your business website?
Choosing a website platform can feel a bit like standing in front of a wall of paint samples.
Do I still need a website?
If you’re a small business owner trying to be smart with your marketing budget, this is a fair question.
A practical guide to blogs for business owners
Wondering what a business blog is and why it matters? Learn how blogs sit on your website and help bring in enquiries.
A case study: The House Cleaning Company
From the young age of 17, Melissa has been making a difference to families lives through cleaning.
Common barriers to getting started with your website
Getting a website built (or rebuilt) can feel overwhelming.
Why we updated our website
After refining our vision and values, it became clear that our old website no longer represented who we are.
Our promise to you: Two Sparrows is always learning how to create more accessible websites
If websites are not built with inclusivity in mind, we’re shutting out millions of people from engaging in vital, everyday activities.
How long should my website last? The expected lifespan of a WordPress website
Your website is one of the most important marketing channels for your business.
How good would it feel to have full ownership of your website and domain name?
Who holds the key to your website and domain name – you or your developer? If you answered the latter, you could be in a vulnerable spot.
Does building eco-conscious websites really make a difference?
What's one website going to change? Even small actions have a cumulative effect if they’re picked up by many and repeated consistently.
The Pacific heritage that inspires Two Sparrows eco-led decisions
Seeing the impact of climate change in the Pacific is a key driver behind one of Two Sparrows’ top four values: To be eco-led – leaning into clean and green with all our design + code decisions.
Watch this space! Two Sparrows is learning about and running towards these four anchoring values
These values have been close to our hearts for a while, but now’s the right time to share them so you can learn alongside us and join us on the ride!.
Life 101 Launchpad
We spoke to social entrepreneur Nick Carroll about new initiative Life101 Launchpad – an e-learning platform for New Zealand rangatahi teaching fundamental life skills around money management, personality, work readiness and more.
How the Upper Waitematā Ecology Network connects Aucklanders with nature so we can all thrive
Working collaboratively with community groups and upskilling volunteers across the region, the Upper Waitematā Ecology Network wants to restore the mauri of our ecosystems.