Frequently Asked Questions

We are a locally based Wellington business directory designed to help people find and contact businesses across the Wellington region.

We bring together a range of local services, trades, retailers, consultants, creatives and community-focused businesses in one searchable place.

Yes. And it always will be!

Businesses can also create a free directory listing so local customers can find their services, contact details, website and social links.

You can list your business by completing the directory listing form.

The form asks for your business name, description, industry, address, phone number, email, website, social links, logo and images. Once submitted, our team review your submission and publish your listing so your business can appear in the Wellington Connect directory.

Anyone!

Wellington Connect includes all types of different local business categories, including (but not limited to) trades, property services, business services, coaching, marketing, design, hospitality, IT, retail, health and wellness, wedding services, travel and tourism, and website services.

Our main criteria? Be a Wellington business!

Wellington Connect is focused on connecting Wellingtonians with Wellington Businesses.

Businesses serving Wellington City, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Porirua, Kāpiti Coast, Wairarapa, Otaki and surrounding areas may be suitable for a listing if they work with Wellington customers. The directory currently includes suburb/location filters such as Wellington City, Lower Hutt, Porirua, Upper Hutt, Kāpiti Coast and Wairarapa.

A local directory listing can help your business become easier to find online, especially when people are searching for services in Wellington.

It also gives potential customers another place to see your business name, description, contact details, website and social links.

Yes, a well-written directory listing can support local SEO by creating another relevant online profile for your business.

For best results, your listing should include a clear business description, your main services, your Wellington service area, your website link, accurate contact details and helpful images.

Include your business name, a clear description of what you do, the services you offer, your service area, contact details, website link, social media links, logo and good-quality images.

Try to mention the specific services and Wellington areas you want to be found for.

Visitors can browse listings, search by category, and filter by location or suburb. Wellington Connect includes category options such as trades, business services, property services, coaching, design, marketing, retail, health and wellness, and more.

Yes!

You can edit and update your listing at any time after creating it. This is useful if your services, contact details, website, images or social links change.

Login here to make your changes!

Use a strong business description, choose the most relevant category, upload a clear logo, add high quality images, include your main services, and make sure your website and contact details are correct.

Businesses with complete listings usually look more trustworthy than listings with missing information.

No. Wellington Connect is especially useful for small and local businesses to help boost their online presence, but the directory can also support community organisations, service providers, trades, retailers, consultants, creatives and other businesses that serve Wellington customer – regardless of their size!

Yes. Listings can include public-facing contact information such as phone number, email address, website and social media links, making it easier for customers to contact the business directly.

Wellington Connect is supported by Grow My Business, a local web design & development agency.

We live local, work local and hire local – so starting a local business directory was the next clear step!