FAQs
FAQs: the questions we get asked
Short answers to the common ones. If yours is not here, call or email.
General
About HoneyBot
Where we are, how we work and what to expect.
Who is HoneyBot Labs?
A boutique technology company on Auckland's North Shore. A small core team covers websites, SEO, automation, AI, containers, DNS, email, Cloudflare and custom software.
Where are you based and who do you work with?
North Shore, Auckland. We work with small and medium businesses and sole traders across New Zealand, in person around Auckland and remotely elsewhere.
What are your hours and how fast do you reply?
Extended business hours, 6am to 9pm, seven days a week including weekends, with a same-day response.
How do I get started?
Request a call or email [email protected]. Describe what you need and we will tell you what we would do and what it would cost.
Do you work with businesses outside Auckland?
Yes. Everything we do can be done remotely.
Websites
Design and management
Building, hosting and looking after your site.
Who makes the changes to my website?
We do. Send us what you want changed and we take care of it, with a same-day response.
Can you look after a site you did not build?
Yes. We start with a health check, take over the site as it is and improve it from there.
What happens if my site goes down?
We are alerted straight away and respond the same day, between 6am and 9pm, seven days a week.
Do I own my website and domain?
Yes. Your domain, content and accounts always stay yours.
SEO
Search and growth
How the ongoing programme works.
How long does SEO take?
Usually three to six months to show results. Quick wins on titles, descriptions and technical issues can show sooner.
Do you guarantee rankings?
No. Nobody controls Google. We guarantee the work, honest reporting and no shortcuts.
What do I get each month?
A plain report of work done, changes made, visits and enquiries, search wins, uptime and next steps.
Do you buy links?
Never. We earn links from relevant, genuine sources and follow Google's guidelines.
Technical
Email, DNS and more
The plumbing, explained.
Why does my email go to spam?
Usually missing or incorrect SPF, DKIM and DMARC records. We check and fix them, then test delivery.
Can you move my website or email without downtime?
Yes. We plan the switch, make it at a quiet time and keep the old setup until the new one is confirmed.
Can you add AI to my business?
Yes, for narrow, useful jobs with a clear check. We keep a person in charge of anything important.
Do I need a contract?
No. Ongoing services are month to month with 30 days notice.
Get in touch
Still have a question?
Call or email. We reply the same day, 6am to 9pm, seven days a week.