Guides for business owners
Straight answers to the questions we're asked most: what a website costs, how long it takes, which platform to choose, and how to keep it safe once it's live.
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Pricing3 min read
How much does a website cost in South Africa?
What actually drives the price of a website in South Africa, the costs that come after launch, and how to compare quotes properly before you pay a deposit.
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Maintenance2 min read
Website maintenance: what it is and why your business needs it
What website and server maintenance actually covers, why unmaintained sites get hacked, and how to choose between a once-off check and a monthly retainer.
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Security2 min read
Website hacked? What to do first, and how it gets fixed
The signs your website has been hacked, what to do in the first hour, how a hacked WordPress site is cleaned up, and how to stop it happening again.
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Planning2 min read
How long does it take to build a website?
A realistic timeline for a business website, stage by stage, what slows projects down, and how to get yours live sooner.
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Platforms2 min read
WordPress or a custom-built website: which does your business need?
When WordPress is the right choice for a business website, when a custom-built system makes more sense, and how to decide without overpaying.
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Hiring2 min read
How to choose a web developer: 10 questions to ask first
Ten questions to ask any web developer or agency before you pay a deposit, from ownership and hosting to what happens after launch.
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