Imagine
Design
Execute
Amplify
I.D.E.A
Fuelled by Growth-Driven Design, we partner with ambitious businesses
Great Web Design is key, however it's just the tip of the iceberg
The real magic of web design lurks beneath the surface!
At Back9 Creative, we don’t make ‘pretty’ ‘brochure’ websites that just sit around for 3-5 years, doing nothing—hoping someone—the right someone— stumbles across them (like finding a needle in a haystack) and somehow magically takes the desired action. Hope isn’t a strategy—it’s a failure waiting to happen.
We design and build websites and software that act as your hardest-working team member—always on, always evolving, and always driving growth. Using data-driven design, we create digital platforms that deliver results today and grow with your business for tomorrow
That’s where our big I.D.E.A comes into play. Our innovative framework will help you imagine, design, execute, and amplify your way to success. So get in touch today and find out how your digital assets can become your competitive edge!
What can we do for you?
We partner with like-minded, ambitious business owners (like you) to create digitally driven website design solutions to help your business transform and grow.
With the end goal in mind and WHY it’s important, let’s focus on the best way to execute the idea. Whether that be more visitors to your website or increasing your sales, understanding what drives your goal and defining the best course of action is ultimately what will get results.
The marketing services themselves are important, but working together in a partnership is what will see your business succeed.
Why Back9
Throughout our team we live by the belief that creative ideas are like dessert – there’s always room for more! With a design-led, user experience philosophy, the right marketing services, a solid plan, great design, and well-thought-out execution, we believe almost any marketing idea can be turned into something great. If you start with the WHY and stay true to your values and beliefs, everything else just falls into place.
Clients we've worked with...
We are proud to have delivered exceptional work for amazing clients Southland and NZ wide.
Back9 helped me to launch my business, including helping me develop my business model, brand, website and YouTube channel. Within 1 month of launching my YouTube channel, I have 5 videos in the top 7% of all YouTube channels, and am so busy I am having to turn some customers away. The thought and expertise Back9 has brought to my business is next level. The service is great and value-for-money in terms of what they deliver for the price is the best I have ever seen for a website company.
Working with Back9 Creative has been a game-changer for Farm 4 Life. Their expertise in web and app development brought our vision for the HUB to life seamlessly. The team's professionalism, creativity, and dedication exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend their services to anyone looking to elevate their digital presence
An absolutely fantastic service. The process from concept to design was easy and informative. Contact was regular and very responsive to my comments and questions. Fantastic!
We engaged Phil and the team to create a website initially, and then an online store. Throughout the process they have been fantastic to work with, great communication and quick to make any changes we requested. I would highly recommend Back 9 if you are looking to move into the digital space.
Very helpful and knowledgeable, gave me things to think about and consider that I had never thought of.
Back 9 have been great to deal with from the very first concepts right through to getting the final product. The process has been fun and very professional the whole way through.With back9 help I know hopsession Brewing is going from strength to strength. Thanks so much to back 9 and the team for all their work and support. Cheers
Back 9 have just taken us through a complete brand change and found them excellent to deal with. They are down to earth and happy to spend the time taking some of the not so digitally literate through the process. We were keen to spend the money locally and was good to ring the right team to do that with. And means we can concentrate on doing what we do best while they look after the stuff we have little understanding of.
Phil and his team have just finished our new website and WOW we are ecstatic with the results. The team were responsive and professional - they took our ideas and then designed a user friendly site that zings! Every interaction we have with them was responded to immediately and efficiently. The team are genuinely interested and excited about the work they are doing for us and were such fun to work with!
From our studio...
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We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again. We’re so proud to have had the opportunity to be a part of this amazing journey! And being able to be at the official opening. It’s phenomenal what our southern community has achieved in order for anyone on our region to have access to quality healthcare - initially in dental and colonoscopy in particular. ![]()
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We’re stoked to announce the launch of another brand-new website – FireCause.co.nz! Fire Cause aka Luff and Associates, provide expert insights into fire investigations, risk assessments, and forensic analysis.![]()
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Whilst originallyCanterbury based, Luff and Associates work has seen them investigate fires within both islands of New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, including Fiji, Samoa, American Samoa, Cook Islands and Papua New Guinea.![]()
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Visit FireCause.co.nz today and see how we help uncover the truth behind the flames! 🔥🚒 #FireInvestigation #ForensicExperts #FireSafety
That time Phil drew a pie on the footpath in the early hours of the morning 🧑🎨
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🎉 And just like that, another year wraps up!![]()
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2024 has been a whirlwind—there were up and downs—fast at times, slow at others, and occasionally all of the above at once... 😅 We're taking a well-earned (albeit brief) break and will be back in action on January 6th, ready to hit 2025 running! 🏃♂️🏃🏃♀️🚀![]()
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A huge thank you to our amazing followers, our incredible clients for your continued support, and—most of all—our fantastic team. None of this would be possible without you! 💪![]()
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Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Here's to an exciting year ahead! 🎄✨