Webdesign, Web Development & eMarketing is My Passion!
Hi. My name is Sol and I run Purple Dog Design, est 2006.
I offer consultancy based expertise and a range of managed online services that aim to empower businesses to achieve greater success online.
Based in New Zealand, I'm proud to have worked with many satisfied local and global clients who appreciate my ability to quickly understand their needs.
I work directly with business owners and their staff to provide high quality websites, online shops, integrated social media solutions and results-driven online marketing campaigns. Let's talk!
Why Choose Purple Dog?
- Broad expertise across the digital landscape
- One-stop-shop solutions provider
- Range of managed online services
- Fast, friendly, professional communications
- Independent, unbiased knowledge and advice
- Quality services priced fairly & delivered quickly
Who Uses Purple Dog?
- Companies who need managed online services
- Businesses that want to outsource
- Growing Small & Medium sized Enterprises
- Site Owners who need one off or ongoing support
- Agencies who want to contract out
- Charities and Not-For-Profits
Managed Online Services
- Attractive Websites That Get Results
- Integrated Marketing Solutions
- eCommerce & Online Shops
- Affordable Website Hosting
- Domain Names and Email
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Customised Apps and Services
- Ongoing Service Plans to Suit You
Client Testimonials
Fantastic Service
Purple Dog brought our website into this century with a new look and very slick professional and user friendly site. Our website was also rated “Excellent” by the New Zealand Retailers Association! Thanks Sol
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Sol has been amazing to work with
Sol has been amazing to work with.
He is down to earth, easy going and has great lines of communication.
Sol has been very accommodating and has gone out of his way to meet our needs.
The work he has put in to our websites have been top notch, the process is transparent and easy; We highly recommend his services to others.
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Purple Dog Rocks!
Purple Dog Design ROCKS… Sol worked with me every step of the way… I would recommend Sol Harris and Purple Dog Design to any business looking to invigorate itself through an intelligently designed website and using online marketing strategies to generate more sales, identify and expand the business brand, and fully integrate itself into the ever-expanding opportunities and markets that social networking represents to businesses big and small.
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We would definitely recommend Purple Dog
We would definitely recommend Sol and Purple Dog to anyone wanting to upgrade or have a new website designed. We found him to be very helpful with great ideas. He was also very patient with us as we upskilled.
Professional, courteous, efficient and cost effective
We are very happy indeed with our new website. Sol and Purple Dog team were easy to work with, professional and courteous, efficient and cost effective. Overall, we received a great service, despite quite a few techy requirements, and would have no problem in recommending Sol to other businesses. We’ll be using more of Purple Dog’s services in the future!
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Purple Dog did an absolutely stunning job
We are pleased to announce we have launched our new upgraded, updated and redesigned website! Many thanks to Purple Dog Design who did an absolutely stunning job and were so easy to work with! We are very proud of the new site, so check it out and let us know what YOU think!
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Season’s Greetings
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your business in 2018 and to wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday season. See you in 2019 for another great year 🙂 Office Hours Last … Read More
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News Round Up Oct 2017
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