Guides & Straight Answers
Practical, jargon-free guides for South African businesses — what things cost, how they work, and what to watch out for.
How to Register a .co.za Domain: The Complete Guide
Everything you need to know before registering a .co.za domain — what it costs, how to choose a name that ranks, and the admin traps that catch first-time owners.
How Much Does a Website Cost in South Africa?
Website quotes in South Africa range from R2,000 to R200,000 for what sounds like the same thing. Here's what actually drives the price — and the questions that expose a bad quote.
Domain vs Hosting: What's the Difference (and What Do You Actually Need)?
You need both a domain and hosting to have a website — but they're different products, often from different companies. A plain-language map of the moving parts.
How Long Does It Take to Build a Website? Honest Timelines by Project Type
A starter site can go live in days; a custom platform takes months. The biggest variable isn't the developer — it's usually content. Honest timelines and how to protect them.
What Does Website Maintenance Actually Include (and Do You Really Need It)?
Websites aren't fridges; they don't just keep running. What a real maintenance plan covers, what neglect actually costs, and how to spot a plan that's just an invoice.
SEO for South African Small Businesses: Where to Actually Start
Most SEO advice is written for American companies with content teams. Here's the practical version for a South African small business: what to do first, and what to ignore.