April 2026
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Costs & Pricing 8 min Mar 2026
How Much Does a Website Cost in South Africa in 2026?
Getting quoted R15,000 by one agency and R500 by a freelancer? Here's the honest breakdown of what SA businesses actually pay.
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Looking for a Web Designer in Pretoria or Centurion? Read This First.
Business 6 min- Mar 2026
Do You Actually Need a Website for Your SA Small Business? (Honest Answer)
Business- 15 min- Mar 2026
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Featured article

Most Read
R1,200
Starting from / month
R60k+
Agency equivalent
30 days
Avg. payback time
Costs & Pricing 8 min read March 2026

How Much Does a Website Cost in South Africa in 2026?

Getting quoted R15,000 by one agency and R500 by a freelancer - but no idea what's actually fair? This is the honest breakdown: what SA businesses actually pay, what drives the price difference, and why the cheapest option usually costs the most in the end.

Read the full breakdown
Chris Maboyi
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Founder, CJX Studios - Web designer, Centurion

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Business
6 min March 2026

Looking for a Web Designer in Pretoria or Centurion? Read This First.

What to look for - and what to avoid - when hiring a local web designer in Gauteng. The questions nobody thinks to ask before they sign.

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Business
5 min March 2026

Do You Actually Need a Website for Your SA Small Business? (Honest Answer)

Your Instagram has 2,000 followers. Your Facebook page is active. Do you still need a website? Short answer: yes. Here's the longer one.

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How to Get Your SA Business on Page 1 of Google (Without Paying for Ads)

The exact on-page SEO checklist used on every CJX website - explained in plain English for business owners, not developers.

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Wix vs a Professional Website: The Real Difference for SA Businesses in 2026

Side-by-side comparison of DIY website builders vs custom-built sites - speed, SEO, design, and the hidden costs nobody mentions.

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Costs
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How Much Does an E-Commerce Website Cost in South Africa?

PayFast, WooCommerce, Shopify - what SA online store owners actually pay, and what the different price points actually get you.

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Google Ads vs SEO for SA Small Businesses: Which One Should You Choose?

Both drive traffic - but they work completely differently and suit different businesses. Here's how to choose without wasting budget.

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