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Finlay is an independent WordPress and Shopify developer helping businesses across New Zealand and Australia build, improve and maintain websites that work. I'm Miles Finlay, and I've been developing websites since 2008 — from new WordPress and Shopify builds to upgrades, eCommerce, integrations, migrations and ongoing support.

WordPress Specialist · Shopify Partner · 18+ Years Experience · NZ & Australia

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Working with businesses and organisations across New Zealand and Australia since 2008.

/ WordPress &
Shopify Development

New website, existing website or something more complicated — I help businesses build, improve and maintain WordPress and Shopify websites.

WordPress Development

New builds, upgrades and custom WordPress development.

From new websites to existing sites that need improving, I build and develop WordPress websites around the needs of your business — including custom functionality, WooCommerce, integrations and ongoing development.

WordPress Development

Shopify Development

Shopify stores built to sell and easy to manage.

As a Shopify Partner, I build, upgrade and customise Shopify stores for businesses that need a reliable eCommerce platform — from new builds and theme development to ongoing improvements and support.
Shopify Development

Website Support & Optimisation

Keep your website fast, secure and working properly.

I maintain and improve existing WordPress and Shopify websites, including updates, troubleshooting, performance improvements, SEO optimisation and ongoing development.
Website Support

Custom Development

Need something a little more technical?

I can help with custom functionality, integrations, migrations, APIs and other development work that doesn’t fit neatly into an off-the-shelf solution.
Custom Development

/ Why work with Finlay?

You don’t need a big agency to build a great website. With Finlay, you work directly with an experienced developer from the first conversation through to launch and beyond.

18+ Years Experience

I’ve been building websites and digital products since 2008, working across everything from small business websites to large, technically complex projects.

 

Work Directly With Me

No account managers or layers of communication. You’ll work directly with me, Miles Finlay, throughout your project.

 

WordPress & Shopify Specialist

Years of hands-on experience building, upgrading and supporting WordPress and Shopify websites, including eCommerce, integrations and custom development.

 

New Zealand & Australia

I work with businesses and organisations throughout New Zealand, with clients across Australia and an operating presence on the Gold Coast.

 

/ Portfolio

Selected Work

A selection of WordPress and Shopify projects I’ve built, upgraded and supported for businesses and organisations across New Zealand and Australia.

/ FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

A few common questions about working with me on WordPress and Shopify projects. If you have something else in mind, just get in touch.

1. What kind of websites do you build?
I specialise in WordPress and Shopify websites, from new builds and eCommerce stores to upgrades, custom development and integrations. I also work with existing websites that need fixing, improving or extending.
2. Do I work directly with you?
Yes. You'll work directly with me, Miles Finlay, throughout the project. There are no account managers or layers of communication between you and the person actually doing the development.
3. How long does it take to build a website?
It depends on the size and complexity of the project, but a typical business website takes around 2–4 weeks. I'll give you a clear scope, timeline and cost before development begins, and projects can sometimes be fast-tracked when there's a firm deadline.
4. Can you improve or fix an existing website?
Absolutely. A large part of my work involves existing WordPress and Shopify websites — troubleshooting problems, improving performance, adding functionality, upgrading designs, handling migrations and sorting out technical issues.
5. Will I be able to update the website myself?
Yes. I build websites so they're straightforward to manage day-to-day. I'll also show you how to update the important parts of your site without needing to contact a developer every time something changes.
6. Do you provide ongoing website support?
Yes. I provide ongoing WordPress and Shopify support, maintenance and development for businesses that want someone reliable to look after their website after launch.
7. Do you work with businesses outside New Zealand?
Yes. I work with businesses throughout New Zealand and Australia, as well as clients further afield. I work remotely and can handle projects, meetings and ongoing support regardless of location.
8. Is SEO included when you build a website?
Every new website is built with a solid technical SEO foundation, including site structure, performance, mobile usability and essential on-page optimisation. I can also help with more extensive SEO and ongoing search optimisation where required.

What Clients Say

I’ve worked with businesses and organisations across New Zealand and Australia for more than 18 years, often becoming the developer they come back to when their website needs improving, fixing or growing.

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Finlay assisted us with a full website audit. From the get go it was clear there was a comprehensive understanding of the various CMS desks, SEO and user experience. Communication was great, most importantly Finlay took the business goals into consideration when scoping the work. Response time exceeded my expectation, the analysis was detailed and insightful with many suggestions for improvement which we have since implemented. I couldn’t have asked for a better service!
Karlene
CEO, Crown Relocations

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We recently completed a massive project (website and CRM migration) which wouldn't have been possible without Finlay. During the course of this project, Finlay proved himself to be an outstanding developer and hard worker with solid problem solving and technical skills. I was always impressed by Finlay’s ability to complete the work assigned to him on time. He not only met deadlines but also explained his programs in a way that non-experts can easily understand. This skill came in handy when he presented his programs to people like us who weren't particularly tech-savvy. Would definitely recommend.
Manu Lopez Manan
Surfaid

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Finlay provided solutions that not only produced a great website design that matched our needs but also took care of all the development. Finlay had the patience to explain the process as we went along. I would have no hesitation in recommending Finlay to other companies for their web design and development.
Heather Saunderson
CEO, Keep New Zealand Beautiful