Pricing & Cost
01How much does it cost to build a website?+
Our service cost is R0.00. We don't charge you for design, development, testing or launch. You only pay for your own domain registration (typically R100–R250/year) and hosting (typically R60–R200/month), which you pay directly to the provider — not through us.
02When do I pay?+
You don't pay us. You pay your hosting provider and domain registrar directly. If we arrange these on your behalf, we'll send you the exact cost with no mark-up. For larger custom features outside the standard scope, we may agree on milestone-based payment — always clearly quoted upfront.
03Are there any ongoing costs after launch?+
Only hosting (R60–R200/month) and domain renewal (R100–R250/year) paid directly to the providers. Our maintenance, security updates, content updates and technical support are included at zero cost.
Timeline
04How long does it take to build a website?+
Most builds go from Discovery to Launch in 2–4 weeks depending on scope, content readiness, and feedback cycles. Simple brochure sites can ship in under 2 weeks. We'll give you a concrete timeline after the Discovery call.
05What can cause delays in the project?+
The most common cause of delay is waiting for content from the client — copy, images, logos. Delays in client feedback on design mockups also extend timelines. Scope changes mid-build add time. We keep things moving by flagging blockers early.
Ownership
06Who owns the website?+
You do. Full ownership of the code, content, domain and hosting account transfers to you on launch. No lock-in, no license fees, no monthly subscription to keep your site online.
07Can I update the website myself after it's built?+
Yes. We can build with a content management system (CMS) if you want to edit content yourself, or we can provide a simpler static site and handle content updates for you on request — also free.
Our Process
08What do you need from me for a new website project?+
Your business story, logo (if you have one), photography/images (or we source royalty-free), copy/content for each page (or we help draft it), a list of features you want, and examples of sites you like. We send a structured brief after Discovery.
09Will I be involved in the design and development?+
Absolutely. You sign off on design mockups before any code is written, review progress during development, and do a final walk-through before launch. We want you proud of the final product.
10I'm not local to your area. Can I still use your services?+
Yes. The majority of our interactions are virtual. We work with clients across South Africa and beyond. If you're in Johannesburg, we're happy to meet face-to-face.
Technical
11Will my website be mobile-friendly?+
Yes — always. Every site we build is mobile-first and fully responsive across phones, tablets, laptops and desktops. Over 65% of SA web traffic is mobile, so this isn't optional.
12Will my website be optimised for search engines (SEO)?+
Yes — SEO foundations are included. We implement technical SEO (structured data, meta tags, sitemap, robots.txt, fast load times), on-page SEO, and AI-search optimisation (GEO/AEO) so you're visible in ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity too.