How long does it take to build a website?

Most websites launch within 2 weeks. Basic websites take 1-2 weeks, e-commerce sites 3-5 weeks, and custom enterprise projects 6-10 weeks.

Do your websites work on mobile devices?

Absolutely! All our websites are fully mobile-responsive and optimized for South Africa's diverse device market. Mobile-first design is our standard approach.

What payment methods do you accept?

We accept secure online card payments (Visa, Mastercard) via Paystack. We require a 50% deposit to start, with the balance due before we launch the site to your domain.

Do you offer SEO services?

Yes. We specialise in SEO for South African businesses, including local SEO so customers in your area can find you.

Do I own the website when it is finished?

Yes. Once the final payment is made, the domain, the files, and the content are yours. We hand everything over and you are free to take it to another developer at any time.

What if I don't like the design?

You see the first homepage concept before you pay anything, so you can walk away at no cost. After that, each package includes revision rounds to refine the design until it is right. If we still cannot get there, our refund policy sets out exactly where you stand.

Who hosts it, and what does it cost after launch?

Hosting is included in any monthly retainer. Without a retainer you arrange your own hosting, which for a site this size typically runs R50–R150 a month, plus your domain renewal of around R100–R200 a year. We tell you the exact figures before launch. No surprises.

Can I update the content myself?

Yes. We walk you through editing text, images, and prices before handover, and you get written notes to refer back to. For bigger structural changes, or if you would rather not touch it, that is what the monthly retainer covers.

What happens if you are not available later?

You own the files and the domain, so your site keeps running and any developer can pick it up. Everything is built with standard HTML, CSS, and JavaScript rather than a proprietary system, specifically so you are never locked in.

What do you need from me to start, and how long does it take?

To start: your logo if you have one, a rough idea of the pages you want, and any text or photos you already use. Most sites go live within two weeks of the deposit and content landing. The main thing that slows a project down is waiting on content, so the sooner that arrives, the sooner you launch.

Web Design Agency · South Africa

Turn Your Website Into a Lead-Generating Machine

We build websites for South African trades and service businesses, from plumbers and electricians to salons and consultants. Built to turn a phone screen into a booked job. Packages from R8,500.

Chat on WhatsApp See Packages

See your homepage design before you pay anything. After a quick call, I'll build your homepage concept free. If you don't want to go ahead after seeing it, you owe nothing.

or book a free call →

Live in 2 weeks

R8,500

Packages From

2 wks

Avg Turnaround

24h

Support Response

Built to work with

WhatsApp Business Google Business Profile Paystack SSL & Backups

Start Here

Build it. Keep it running. Grow it.

Every business is at a different stage. Pick the one that sounds like you and I'll take you straight to it.

Why Elevate Digitals

Everything You Need to Succeed Online

We combine sharp design with technical expertise to build websites that actually work for your business.

Custom Design

No templates. Every site is designed from scratch to reflect your brand uniquely.

Lightning Fast

Optimised for speed so visitors stay and Google ranks you higher.

Mobile First

Always perfect on every screen: phone, tablet, desktop.

SEO Ready

Built with search engines in mind so customers can actually find you.

Secure & Reliable

SSL, regular backups, and security updates handled for you.

WhatsApp & Maps

WhatsApp chat and Google Maps so customers reach you instantly.

How It Works

Simple 4-Step Process

From first conversation to live website. Here's exactly what to expect.

01

Discovery

We learn about your business, goals, and target audience.

02

Design

We create a stunning design tailored to your brand.

03

Build

We develop and test your site to be fast, secure, and pixel-perfect.

04

Launch

We go live and provide ongoing support to keep everything running.

Kabelo, founder of Elevate Digitals

I run Elevate Digitals from Cape Town and I am on every project, alongside a team of specialists across design, build and content. You get my number, not an account manager's.

The Team

The people who build it

Based in Cape Town. You deal with me, and these are the people doing the work.

Kabelo Tsotetsi

Founder · Web development · SEO

Runs the studio, builds sites and does the SEO work. First point of contact on every project, and still reachable after launch.

Josh Kotzee

Creative director · Strategy · Video

Sets the direction of a build before any code is written, runs projects day to day, and edits video.

Josh Leaner

Web development · Operations

Builds sites, and keeps projects moving: scheduling, handover, and the things that quietly stall a launch.

Shaun Haye

Web development

Front-end build and testing, including the responsive work that decides whether a site holds up on a mid-range phone.

Liam Kotzee

Web development · Client liaison

Development, and your point of contact while a project is running: updates, questions and revisions.

Callum Camacho

Web development · Video

Development, plus the video side: job footage cut down for social feeds and for the site itself.

Luke Jacoby

Social media · Copywriting

Writes website copy and blog posts, and keeps social feeds consistent rather than posting in bursts between jobs.

What We Offer

Modern Websites That Work

Built to get you found online, and kept running smoothly every month.

Website Design & Build

Modern, mobile-friendly websites for businesses that need a new online presence, or a complete refresh.

Custom modern design
Mobile responsive
Fast & SEO-friendly
New sites or redesigns
Contact forms & CTAs

Read more →

Search Engine Optimisation

Get found on Google by the customers who matter. We optimise your site so it ranks higher.

Keyword research
On-page SEO
Google Business Profile
Technical SEO audit
Monthly ranking reports

Read more →

E-Commerce Stores

Sell online with a professional shop that looks great, loads fast, and makes buying easy.

Product catalogue
Secure checkout
Payment gateway integration
Inventory management
Order notifications

Read more →

Monthly Maintenance

Keep your website secure, updated, and running perfectly. We handle the technical side.

Hosting included
Weekly backups
Security & SSL monitoring
Content updates
Monthly reports

Read more →

Booking Systems

Let clients book appointments directly from your website. Perfect for salons, consultants, clinics.

Online booking calendar
Email confirmations
Service & staff selection
Custom availability
Mobile friendly

Read more →

Content & Copywriting

Professional website copy written to convert visitors into customers. Clear, compelling, on-brand.

Homepage & about copy
Service page content
SEO-optimised writing
Blog posts
Proofreading & editing

Read more →

Video Editing

Turn the footage already on your phone into short, sharp video for your website and social feeds.

Social cuts & reels
Subtitles & captions
Colour & sound
Branded intros
Website-ready exports

Read more →

Brand Identity

A logo, colours and type that hold together, so your van, your card and your website all look like one business.

Logo design
Colour palette
Typography
Usage guidelines
Vector files you own

Read more →

Transparent Pricing

No Hidden Fees. No Surprises.

Just honest pricing for great work. All prices in ZAR, once-off.

See your homepage design before you pay anything. After a quick call, I'll build your homepage concept free. If you don't want to go ahead after seeing it, you owe nothing.

Starter

R8,500

once-off · 3–5 pages

Best for: New businesses needing a professional online presence fast

3–5 pages
Custom brand colours & typography
Mobile-responsive design
WhatsApp chat integration
Professional contact form
Google Business Profile setupNew
Basic on-page SEO
1 round of revisions

Retainer Add-On

R799 /mo

Hosting, backups and 1hr of changes a month

Recommended

Business

R18,500

once-off · 6–8 pages

Best for: Growing businesses ready to dominate their market

Everything in Starter
6–8 pages
Copywriting for 3 pagesNew
Full on-page SEO
Google Maps + Analytics
Speed & Core Web Vitals optimisationNew
Priority support: same-day reply on weekdays
2 rounds of revisions

Retainer Add-On

R1,299 /mo

Starter Care plus SEO reporting and 2hr of changes

Pro

R34,999

once-off · up to 12 pages

Best for: Businesses ready to scale, automate & grow online sales

Everything in Business
Up to 12 pages
E-commerce or booking system
Payment gateway setupNew
Full copywritingNew
Blog setup + training
Direct access to the people doing the work
3 rounds of revisions

Retainer Add-On

R1,999 /mo

Business Care plus store support and 4hr of changes

Premium

R75,000+

fully custom · no limits

Best for: Enterprises needing a bespoke digital solution

Discovery & strategy workshopNew
Unlimited pages
Custom functionality / API integrations
Full SEO dominance strategy
Direct line to the founder throughout
Priority support, replies within 24h on weekdays

Retainer Add-On

from R3,500 /mo

Fully managed, response times in writing

50% deposit once you approve the concept • Balance due before launch

Add-Ons

Monthly Retainer Plans

Each package has a matching monthly retainer to keep your site running, ranking and updated after launch.

Starter Care

R799 /mo

Pairs with Starter

Keeps the site you paid for from quietly breaking, and gets the small stuff changed when you need it: new prices, new photos, updated hours.

Hosting included
Weekly backups
Content updates (1hr)
Security & SSL monitoring

Recommended

Business Care

R1,299 /mo

Pairs with Business

For a site that has to bring in work, not just sit there. You get faster replies and a monthly picture of where you rank.

Everything in Starter Care
Monthly SEO report
Content updates (2hr)
Priority support: same-day reply on weekdays

Pro Care

R1,999 /mo

Pairs with Pro

For sites with a shop or a booking system, where a broken checkout costs you money the same day it breaks.

Everything in Business Care
Store / booking support
SEO monitoring & reporting
Content updates (4hr)

Premium Care

R3,500+ /mo

Pairs with Premium

For businesses where the website is the front door, and being down for an afternoon is a real cost.

Everything in Pro Care
Fully managed service
Agreed response times in writing
Direct technical contact
Strategy & review calls

Already spoken to us? Pay your deposit here

Select the plan we agreed on to calculate your 50% deposit. All prices shown in ZAR. Not spoken to us yet? Start here. The first concept is free.

Website Packages

Starter

3–5 pages · Custom branding · Contact form · Basic SEO · WhatsApp

3–5 pagesCustom brand colours & typographyMobile-responsive designWhatsApp chat integrationProfessional contact formGoogle Business Profile setupBasic on-page SEO1 round of revisions

R8,500

Business

6–8 pages · Full on-page SEO · Copywriting for 3 pages · Maps & Analytics

Everything in Starter6–8 pagesCopywriting for 3 pagesFull on-page SEOGoogle Maps + AnalyticsSpeed & Core Web Vitals optimisationPriority support: same-day reply on weekdays2 rounds of revisions

R18,500

Pro

Up to 12 pages · E-commerce or booking · Payment gateway · Full copywriting

Everything in BusinessUp to 12 pagesE-commerce or booking systemPayment gateway setupFull copywritingBlog setup + trainingDirect access to the people doing the work3 rounds of revisions

R34,999

Premium

Discovery workshop · Unlimited pages · Custom functionality & API integrations · Priority support

Discovery & strategy workshopUnlimited pagesCustom functionality / API integrationsFull SEO dominance strategyDirect line to the founder throughoutPriority support, replies within 24h on weekdays

R75,000+

Add Monthly Retainer

Starter Care R799/moRecommended for you

Hosting, weekly backups, SSL monitoring and 1hr of changes a month · Pairs with Starter

Business Care R1,299/moRecommended for you

Everything in Starter Care, plus 2hr of changes, a monthly ranking report and same-day replies on weekdays · Pairs with Business

Pro Care R1,999/moRecommended for you

Everything in Business Care, plus 4hr of changes and support for your shop or booking system · Pairs with Pro

Premium Care from R3,500/mo

Fully managed · Agreed response times · Direct technical contact · Pairs with Premium. The price is agreed in consultation, so we set this one up by hand after launch rather than billing it automatically.

Step 1: Your Details

First Name *

Last Name *

Email Address *

Phone Number *

Business Name (Optional)

Payment Method

Secure Card Payment

Powered by Paystack · Visa & Mastercard

Step 2: Review Payment

Starter

One-time Payment

Website PackageR8,500

Total PriceR8,500

Deposit (50%)R4,250

Pay today (deposit)R4,250

Then monthly, from launchR0

Secure payment · The balance is due before launch

Accepted:

VISAMC

Thank you! Your payment is being processed.

Need Help?

Contact us for custom payment arrangements or questions about your plan.

Insights & Tips

The Elevate Blog

Practical advice to help South African businesses grow online: web design, SEO, and digital marketing tips you can actually use.

Pricing

August 2026

How Much Does a Website Cost in South Africa? (2026 Guide)

Prices vary wildly, from R2,000 to R200,000. We break down what you actually get at each price point so you can make the right call for your budget.

Read more →

Get In Touch

Let's Start Your Project

WhatsApp is the quickest way to reach me. Prefer to write it out? Use the form below and I will reply within 24 hours.

Chat on WhatsApp

Fastest way to reach me. Most questions are answered the same day.

Email

info@elevatedigitals.co.za

WhatsApp / Phone

+27 65 085 8437

Website

elevatedigitals.co.za

Business Hours

Mon–Fri, 7am – 7pm SAST
Sat 12pm–5pm · Sun Closed

Turn Your Website Into a Lead-Generating Machine

Build it. Keep it running. Grow it.

Everything You Need to Succeed Online

Simple 4-Step Process

The people who build it

Ready to Go Live?

Modern Websites That Work

Not Sure What You Need?

No Hidden Fees. No Surprises.

Monthly Retainer Plans

Ready to Get Started?

Already spoken to us? Pay your deposit here

The Elevate Blog

Let's Start Your Project

Frequently Asked Questions