Testimonials

We’re proud to work with amazing clients.
Here’s what they have to say about working with us.

Knowledgeable, amicable and very helpful

I first approached Sol to help me with ecommerce advice for my educational consultancy business in early 2018. We met frequently during 2018 and through ’till October 2019 when we launched.

During these meetings I always found Sol to be knowledgeable, amicable and very helpful. We would brainstorm ideas (often instigated by him) and he would action them for me until both of us felt comfortable with the results. I have had excellent feedback from colleagues all around the world who have found our offering ‘exciting’, ‘accessible’ and ‘very comprehensive’.

I am very proud of this and I thank Sol for that.

Sol has also helped me develop multiple resources some for sale and some free. I have drafted resources but he has been very adept at editing them, formatting them (especially for consistency) and making them technologically accessible. I continue to develop resources with Sol.

Thank you Sol. I couldn’t have developed my ecommerce services and all it contains without you and I am grateful for that.

Dr Murray Gadd, PhD, Owner of Murray Gadd Literacy


sales showed a marked improvement

Sol took my old failing website and brought the products to life with new presentations, videos, photography, ideas and functionality, including a new checkout experience for our customers.

The Purple Dog team worked out how to make the website user friendly and attractive, working closely with our team to get a result that we were happy with.

Purple Dog provided good marketing advice and ongoing services following the launch of the website. Their efforts had a significant impact on sales which continued to show a marked improvement.

The improvements made it easy to sell the business quickly to a motivated buyer.  

Thank you Sol
Andy Spence, Founder of Cut’n’paste

The Trusted Partner: Why Businesses choose Purple Dog

We’re more than a service provider—we’re a creative partner committed to your growth. Clients choose Purple Dog for our thoughtful approach, dependable support, and results that speak for themselves. Every project is personal, and every partnership is built on trust, clarity, and creativity.

  • 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
    Rangihoua Olive Estate
    Anne Stanimirof, CEO

Kind Words From Happy Clients

We love what we do—and so do our clients.
Here’s what they’ve shared.

I highly recommend Sol and Purple Dog

Sol of Purple Dog was great to work with.
We worked extensively with him to ensure our digital presence and our marketing and internal systems were the best they could be.
The process was very professional and efficient and we are very satisfied with the outcome. I highly recommend Sol and Purple Dog.

Owner, Lapp & Toft Architecture

We would recommend Purple Dog Design

Hi Sol, thank you for your consultancy and marketing advice and a we now have a fantastic website for Te Huruhi School.
The whole process was stress-free and a team effort.  We really appreciated how you listen to our requests and suggestions.
Your services have been very useful for our school and we re delighted with the outcomes.
We would recommend Purple Dog Design to anyone who wants a great experience and high quality  consultancy.

Nga mihi

The feedback has been excellent

We engaged Purple Dog to provide consultancy, design and integration services.
The feedback has been excellent.
Thank you for all your hard work while working for our organisation.
We would recommend Purple Dog.

General Manager – Waiheke Health Trust

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 organisation has been top notch, the process is transparent and easy;
We highly recommend his services to others.

Oneroa Medical Centre

We highly recommend Purple Dog’s services to others

Sol has been very accommodating and has gone out of his way to meet our needs.
He has been amazing to work with: down to earth, easy going and has great lines of communication.
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.

Piritahi Hau Ora Trust

Sol is very diligent, relaxed and easy to work with.

I have really enjoyed working with Sol on the upgrade and development of our Wineheke website.
Sol is very diligent, relaxed and easy to work with. He works efficiently to deadlines and provides structure and easy-to-follow instructions.
He is a good teacher and listener!
I highly recommend his services and continue to enjoy working with him.

Waiheke Island Adventure

Real Results, Real Relationships

We focus on more than deliverables. We build partnerships that last—and our clients notice.

  • Sol has been invaluable

    Sol has been invaluable for our business.  Through his company Purple Dog Design, he provided online digital capability services, marketing and fantastic design and hosting services. Overall, Sol and his company have enabled us to build and grow our business and we thank them for that.
    I would highly recommend their services to anyone who wants a professional and knowledgeable and friendly person to work with.
    Owner, Massage Company on Waiheke Island
  • Purple Dog provided a solution that has exceeded our expectations

    Sol and Purple Dog Design have been a truly excellent resource for our business. Purple Dog provided detailed consultancy, ecommerce integration solutions, ongoing marketing and digital optimisation and extensive training. Purple Dog provided a solution that has exceeded our expectations. The entire experience has been a joy!
    We would highly recommend Sol and Purple Dog to any business.
    Director, Vivian Grace
  • Professional and efficient services

    I am very happy with Purple Dog Design and would definitely recommend them for their professional and efficient services. We engaged Purple Dog to provide us with a full range of services and they did not disappoint. Briin and Sol were very diligent, kept to their agreement and did not over-promise or under deliver, which makes a change! Despite a couple of hiccups (that was not Purple Dog’s fault), the overall experience has been great and this was a very worthwhile investment.
    Owner, IT & PR Company, United Kingdom
  • We are extremely happy. Highly Recommended!

    We are extremely happy with the process and the end result. Purple Dog have been great and easy to deal with. Highly Recommended!
    Owner of CV Plumbing Ltd
  • Sol continues to deliver excellent work for us

    Sol continues to deliver excellent work for us, writing articles and presentation materials for our online audiences, providing graphics, design and layout. Sol is flexible & easy to work with – something that’s essential to us.
    Director, Next Corporation, New Zealand
  • I found Sol easy to work with

    I found Sol of Purple Dog easy to work with and I particularly liked his organised approach. Engaging Sol was a worthwhile investment and we would recommend his services.
    Director, OOOOBY, New Zealand
  • Purple Dog was definitely the right choice for my business

    Sol & Purple Dog were recommend to me, and from the moment we made contact, I knew I’d made the right choice.
    Sol has provided me with very professional ecommerce and marketing expertise.  He even helped write software to enable me to integrate my eBook product that I am proud of.Purple Dog was definitely the right choice for my business.  I would not hesitate to recommend Sol’s services.
    Owner, Gunter’s Vegan Cakes
  • Extensive knowledge and experience were invaluable to us

    Sol has been great to work with. His friendly and consultative approach coupled with his extensive knowledge and experience were invaluable to our project. Without his expertise and guidance, we would have been lost! Sol provided a professional and complete service tailored to suit our needs, and I am grateful for his helpfulness during our project.
    Owner, 151 Ocean View Bar & Restaurant
  • Thanks very much

    Purple dog has been amazing! Thanks very much for helping us with our company! You provided a lot of answers in the early days, with marketing, communications, integrations and online services. Our ecommerce marketing and online booking system is working brilliantly. It’s a real buzz sitting here watching a booking pop into our inbox! We are delighted with the way things came together. We would highly recommend your services to other businesses
    Owner, Waiheke Tours
  • Sol meets agreed deadlines and does not overprice his services

    Sol has quickly become a valued member of our team. He does posses an in depth knowledge of optimisation and online marketing and is able to effectively communicate how you can best take advantage of the online environment.  He meets agreed deadlines and does not overprice his services.  I would highly recommend Purple Dog.
    Owner, Fine Travel
  • I highly recommend Sol and Purple Dog.

    It has been great working with Sol on the Fine Cruising website.  Not only does he know the technical web stuff but he presents good ideas for the content and marketing of the site.  He is not just a techie, but an all-rounder who has become an invaluable asset to our business.  I highly recommend Sol and Purple Dog.
    Director, Fine Cruising
  • Professional, honest & committed

    We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all the hard work you did for us in setting up our new web site. We really appreciated your professionalism and honesty, commitment and availability. We also enjoyed your friendly manner.  Nothing seemed a problem. We have no hesitation.
    Owners, Te Whau Ridge, Waiheke Island
  • 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.
    Owner, Adventure Fishing Charters
  • Purple Dog Design did a great job

    Web designer Sol Harris from Purple Dog Design created a cool site for us. I was there occasionally to poke and tweak, but it was a very straightforward and enjoyable experience.  Sol is very easy to work with, and he did a great job. Thanks Sol !
    Owner, Garden Party
  • A fast and efficient service with great results

    We recently re-jigged our website with Purple Dog and it was a pleasure to work with Sol Harris who provides a fast and efficient service with great results. Highly recommended!
    Owner, Jurassic Ridge Vineyard, Waiheke Island
  • Knowledgeable, cost effective and easy to work with

    We are very happy with our new website!  Sol was very patient with listening to our ideas and making changes to suit our requirements.  He gave very clear and easy to follow instructions so that we can work on our website ourselves.
    Owner, Pink Poppy Events
  • Extremely efficient and prompt

    I was recommended Purple Dog to re-design my website, and I can happily say I was not disappointed. Sol was extremely efficient and prompt in re-designing my new site. His ideas were fresh and exciting and my site now has a very elegant and professional look & is very user friendly…
    Owner, Sweet Cakes
  • I totally recommend Sol

    I found Purple Dog via a website who’s design really took my eye. I needed help and Sol worked with my very stringent design ideas to produce my site. He’s very friendly and knowledgeable and I totally recommend him and look forward to expanding my web presence with him.
    Owner, Beeswax Books
  • I found Sol very easy to work with

    I found Sol very easy to work with when he recently created our fabulous new website. He had a clear understanding of my brief and was extremely patient with the unpredictable issues. He worked far harder and longer than we both expected all for a very competitive quoted price. I totally appreciate his work and the result he achieved for Waiheke Property Rentals
    Owner, Waiheke Property Rentals / Bayleys
  • We would highly recommend Purple Dog

    Purple Dog and Sol immediately understood our needs and completed the job well and with professionalism.  The follow through and communication was excellent and we would highly recommend Sol & Purple Dog to any business that is serious about having a well designed, great functioning website with high quality support.
  • We are very pleased with the result

    We wish to acknowledge the support that Purple Dog Design has provided to our agency in developing our website. They generously gifted his time and advice, and we are very pleased with the result. He was always pleasant to deal with and patient when showing me how to manage the site.
    Manager, Living Without Violence
  • I would thoroughly recommend Purple Dog

    We have just completed our accommodation website, designed by Sol of Purple Dog Design. He was thoroughly professional and a pleasure to work with. He explained everything to us, suggested great ideas and set it up so it’s easily managed by us. I would thoroughly recommend Purple Dog for your web design and e-Marketing solutions.
  • 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!
    Owner, The Goldie Room, Waiheke Island
  • 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.
    Owner, Fun Rentals
  • Fun to work with and has great ideas

    Sol is lots of fun to work with and has great ideas!  So happy to have such a fantastic website online.  It also looks great on the iPad and Mobile phone.  He knows his stuff!
    Owner, Aotearoa Insurance

Results You Can Feel.
Words You Can Trust.

Our clients say it best. From first impressions to long-term Impact, their words reflect the care and creativity we bring to every project.

Purple Dog designed our amazing web site

Our business has benefited from Sol’s expertise, knowledge, vision and experience. He has shaped our market presence, our vision and our entire business. I would highly recommend Sol to any business looking for web and online services. He is an invaluable ally.

Managing Director, SK8Factory

Really appreciate your help and support

Sol Harris from Purple Dog designed our amazing web site. Sol listened to my requirements and came up with brilliant ideas. I’ve enjoyed working with Sol on this project, and have been so impressed, I’ve contracted Purple Dog to design my personal photography website too.

Director, GoodWater Company

Purple Dog has proven to be invaluable

Sol Harris of Purple Dog has proven to be invaluable in helping our company achieve its e-commerce and e-marketing goals. He has excellent knowledge and insight into the world of the web and is hard-working, honest and has a well structured approach to business – a winning combination!

Owner, Boom Clothing, New Zealand

Sol, thank you for doing a great job

Sol, thank you for doing a great job with my business.  As a start up company, we needed a lot of guidance and expertise – you successfully provided that.  It was good to work with you and a relief to know I could ask questions and get answers quickly and request changes and new ideas to implement and you would do what you do best and implement those.  I’m incredibly grateful for all the work you’ve done and appreciate your patience with me – the business really benefitted from your knowledge and I would highly recommend you to others

Owner, Landscape Gardening Business

Sol has been an absolute pleasure to work with

Sol has been an absolute pleasure to work with.  A consummate professional with wide knowledge.  His help has been so valuable and I would highly recommend Sol if you are looking to create a website or online eCommerce website.  His after-care and support is always available so you gain the benefit of a long-term relationship too.  Thank you so much Sol, I look forward to working with you on future projects.

Owner, The Library Bar
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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!

CEO Callnet

Purple Dog designed our amazing web site

Sol Harris from Purple Dog designed our amazing web site. Sol listened to my requirements and came up with brilliant ideas. I’ve enjoyed working with Sol on this project, and have been so impressed, I’ve contracted Purple Dog to design my personal photography website too.

Owner, I Love Waiheke

I absolutely love the website

I absolutely love the website. Congratulations on your most wonderful accomplishment.

Owner, Virtuo/The Olive Place

We Made The Right Choice!

BIG BIG thanks to Purple Dog – a great company who have been working their socks off for us, these past few weeks. Professional and reliable! Big smiles from us!  

Owner, 4th Avenue Restaurant