Hi, I’m Megan

Scottish by birth, Wanaka by choice - and I wouldn't have it any other way.

I've been working in creative design and marketing for over ten years, across industries and continents. Luxury travel. Craft beer. Art galleries. Startups. You name it, I've probably worked with someone doing it.

But what I love most? Small businesses. The ones run by real people with big ideas and not enough hours in the day. That's who Ground Up was built for.

Owner & Creative behind Ground Up Marketing

Everything I do

What drives me

To Plant Creative Seeds

I get genuinely excited about helping businesses dream bigger when it comes to their brand and marketing. Whether we're brainstorming over coffee or building something from scratch, it always starts with a real creative conversation.

To Grow Your Business

Your goals are my goals. As a business owner yourself, you know how quickly marketing falls to the bottom of the list. Let me handle it - so you can get back to doing what you do best.

To Build Real Confidence

I want you to feel proud of how your business shows up - online and off. When your marketing is clear, consistent, and genuinely you, it builds trust with your customers. That's where the magic happens.

Ready To Get Started?

I moved to New Zealand temporarily. Then I discovered Wanaka, fell completely in love with the community here, and never left.

With a degree in screen and digital design and over a decade working across the industry, I bring both the creative eye and the strategic brain to every project. I'm not here to hand you a cookie-cutter solution - I'm here to figure out what actually works for your business, and build it with you.

My specialties are website design, brand development, social media management, and content creation. But honestly? My real specialty is making marketing feel less scary and a lot more doable.

I work with businesses all over New Zealand - and beyond. Location is no barrier.

About Me

Work With Me

 FAQs

  • Not at all. I work with businesses all over New Zealand and beyond - everything can be done remotely. If you're local to Wanaka or Queenstown, we can always catch up in person if you'd prefer.

  • I work with Squarespace, Shopify, and Wix - and love them all. These platforms are brilliant for small businesses because they're easy for you to manage once the build is done. You won't need me every time you want to update a photo or change your hours. (But I'm always here when you do.)

  • Yes. All project costs are split into two payments - 50% upfront to lock in your project, and the remaining 50% on completion. This doesn't apply to Social Media packages, which are invoiced monthly.

  • Never. Any additional costs - like website hosting fees - are explained upfront in your project outline and quote. Nothing gets added to your invoice without a conversation first. All pricing is in NZ$ and excludes GST (15%).

  • All social media packages kick off with a minimum three-month block - this gives us enough time to see what's working and build real momentum for your brand. Outside of that, two weeks' notice is all I need.

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Seen enough?

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