Web Development Services & Pricing in South Africa | Website as a Service
No hidden fees. No surprises. No 36-month contracts. Just honest pricing for SMEs.
Market Context: Cape Town web design pricing varies widely based on complexity and features. We're positioned for quality-conscious businesses who value software engineering expertise and modern technology.
Our Services
From comprehensive Website as a Service subscriptions to custom e-commerce development and technical SEO audits.
Web Design & Development
Custom-built, modern websites that reflect your brand and convert visitors into customers
From R1,100
Simple sites start at 1-3 pages
E-Commerce Solutions
Complete online store setup with payment integration, inventory management, and seamless shopping experiences
From R4,500
Based on catalog size & features
SEO Services
Comprehensive search engine optimization: keyword research, on-page SEO, technical audits, local SEO for Cape Town & Johannesburg, content strategy, and Google Search Console setup
From R2,500/month
Ongoing optimization & reporting
SEO Content Writing
Professional SEO-optimized copywriting, blog content, product descriptions, landing pages, and keyword-rich web copy
From R800
Per article, packages available
Website Optimization
Performance tuning, Core Web Vitals improvement, speed optimization, mobile responsiveness fixes, and SEO technical audits
From R1,500
Per optimization project
Third-Party Integration
Connect your website with booking systems, CRMs, payment gateways, analytics tools, and third-party services
From R1,800
Per integration system
Get all services included with Website as a Service at R750/month—significantly less than purchasing individually
Website as a Service
Month-to-month. Cancel anytime. No long-term contract.
R750/month
Setup Fee: from R1,100
One-time setup includes initial consultation, strategy session, and project kickoff
What's Included Every Month:
| What's Included | Industry Standard | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Premium Hosting (Cloudflare/Vercel) | R300/month | R300 |
| Security & Maintenance (Updates, backups, SSL) | R600-1,000/month | R600 |
| Support Time (2 hours at typical market rate: R750-1000/hour) | R1,500-2,000/month | R1,500 |
| Performance Optimization | R200/month | R200 |
| TOTAL VALUE | R2,600/month | |
| You Pay | R750/month | |
| You Save | R1,850/month |
Alternative Options
Prefer a different approach? Choose one-time projects or individual services
From R5,000
Plus R600/month for hosting & maintenance
The best implementation quality
Built on latest technologies
Source files included
Financial Reality Check:
• Year 1 total: from R5,000 + (%600 × 12) = from R12,200
• Website as a Service Year 1: from R1,100 + (R750 × 12) = from R10,100
• Website as a Service saves: from R2,100 in Year 1 (17% less)
Individual Services
Need a specific service? Purchase individually based on your requirements
Web Design
From R1,100
Simple sites start at 1-3 pages
E-Commerce
From R4,500
Based on catalog size & features
Optimization
From R1,300
Per project
Integration
From R1,800
Per system
💡 Consider This:
Individual services work well for specific needs. However, Website as a Service provides better value if you need ongoing support, hosting, security, and maintenance—all included with the flexibility to scale over time at R750/month.
What's Right For Me?
Choose Subscription If:
You prefer predictable monthly costs
You want ongoing support included
You value 'set and forget' peace of mind
R750/month fits better than a larger upfront cost
Choose One-Time If:
You have cash available now for one-time purchase
You want to own the website code
You're comfortable managing hosting/updates
You prefer traditional project relationships
Still not sure? Contact us - we'll help you decide.
Does R750/Month Make Sense?
Here's what you need to generate to break even:
Plumbing Business
Average customer value: R3,500
Website cost/year: R9,000
Break-even customers: 2.6 per year
One extra customer every 4-5 months
Legal Services
Average customer value: R15,000
Website cost/year: R9,000
Break-even customers: 0.6 per year
One extra client every 20 months
Guest House
Average customer value: R2,000
Website cost/year: R9,000
Break-even customers: 4.5 per year
One extra booking every 2-3 months
Bottom Line: If a professional website can't generate this minimal increase, we shouldn't be in business. But they do. Consistently.
Pricing FAQ
You absolutely can find cheaper templates. Here's the difference: Budget providers use generic WordPress themes with 5-8 second load times. We offer custom-coded, SEO-optimized websites built on Next.js (used by Netflix and Uber) that load in under 2 seconds. You're not just paying for a website—you're paying for software engineering expertise, ongoing maintenance, and a partner invested in your growth.
Legally? No—like Netflix, you're licensing access to our premium platform. Practically? You're in control: You own your domain name and all your content. It's a month-to-month service you can cancel anytime. If ownership is a priority, we offer one-time custom development packages starting from R5,000 where you own the code 100%.
We require just 30 days' notice. Your site stays live until the end of your paid period. We'll help you export your content and transfer your domain to a new provider if needed. We believe in keeping clients through results, not contracts.
Yes. R8,100 annually (vs R9,000 monthly) saves you R900/year and locks in your rate for 12 months.