Straight answers on websites, Google and getting found in South Africa
Real rand prices, honest comparisons and practical checklists for small business owners
Local SEO
Do I Need a Website If I Have a Google Business Profile?
A Google Business Profile gets you found; a website gets you chosen. What changed on Google in 2024-2026 and whether a free AI website builder is enough.
21 September 2026
Free options
Google Sites for an SA Small Business: What It Can(’t) Do
Google Sites is genuinely free and fine for week one. What it can't do - SEO control, schema, forms-to-WhatsApp - and when a R5,000 build beats it.
9 July 2026
Pricing
How Much Does a Website Cost in South Africa? (2026 Prices)
A website costs R5,000-R20,000 in South Africa in 2026 - from a designer who publishes every price. 5-page sites, stores, maintenance costs inside.
Updated 7 July 2026
SEO & Leads
Why Your Website Isn't Getting Leads (And How to Fix It)
Six fixable reasons SA business websites produce zero enquiries - SEO, CTAs, speed, mobile, keywords, trust - plus a fix checklist. Rebuilds from R5,000.
Updated 7 July 2026
Strategy
Wix vs Hiring a Web Designer in South Africa (2026)
Wix costs R150-R650/month forever; a designer-built site is R5,000 once-off and you own it. The honest 3-year maths for South African businesses.
Updated 7 July 2026
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Every website type has a fixed published price from R5,000.
Pick yours, or WhatsApp Matt and get a straight answer on which one your business needs.