Website Design Pricing — South Africa
Honest, Transparent Website Pricing for South African Small Businesses
No hidden fees, no vague “contact us for a quote” pages. Here’s exactly what a website costs in South Africa — and what you get for your money.
The quick answer
How Much Does a Website Cost in South Africa?
The honest answer is: it depends on what your business needs. A simple 3-page brochure site costs very differently to a 60-product WooCommerce store. The table on the right gives you a clear at-a-glance view of our pricing ranges across every service — scroll down for the full breakdown of what’s included in each package.
What we can promise is that every price on this page is a once-off setup fee with no hidden extras added later. Hosting, email, and domain registration are the only ongoing costs — and those are clearly listed in the hosting section below.
If your business has specific requirements that don’t fit neatly into one of our standard packages, we’ll build you a custom quote. Get in touch and we’ll respond within 24 hours.
Get a Custom QuoteSmall business websites
Website Design Pricing
All website packages are once-off setup fees. Hosting, email, and domain are billed separately as monthly add-ons. Every site is built on WordPress and includes on-page SEO setup, free SSL, and a mobile-responsive design.
- Up to 4 pages (Home, About, Services, Contact)
- Mobile-responsive WordPress design
- Contact form with email notifications
- Free SSL certificate setup
- Basic on-page SEO
- Google Search Console setup
- Free email support
- Up to 6 pages including a Blog/News section
- Custom styling — your logo, colours, and fonts
- Google Maps and business hours integration
- Google Analytics integration
- Social media integration
- WhatsApp chat button
- Same-day email support
- Unlimited pages — fully custom design
- Booking or quote-request forms
- Advanced SEO (schema markup, sitemap, speed audit)
- Copywriting assistance for page content
- Google Business Profile optimisation
- One month of free post-launch tweaks
- Priority support
Prices are once-off setup fees. Hosting from R110/month billed separately.
WooCommerce online stores
eCommerce Website Design Pricing
All eCommerce packages are once-off setup fees. Built on WordPress and WooCommerce — South Africa’s most flexible and fee-free online store platform — with PayFast, Yoco, and PayPal integration available.
- WooCommerce on a mobile-responsive theme
- Up to 10 products loaded
- 1 payment gateway (PayFast or Yoco)
- 5 core pages
- Free SSL certificate
- Basic on-page SEO and Search Console setup
- Free email support
- Up to 30 products in categories
- 2 payment gateways (e.g. PayFast + Yoco)
- Custom styling to match your brand
- Discount and coupon code setup
- Google Analytics and social media integration
- WhatsApp chat button
- Shipping rate configuration
- Up to 60 products with upsells
- 3 payment gateways including PayPal
- Fully custom design
- SA courier and shipping integration
- Advanced SEO — schema, sitemap, speed
- Google Business Profile optimisation
- One month of free post-launch tweaks
Need more than 60 products or a custom store? Contact us for a custom quote.
Update your old website
Website Redesign Pricing
Got an existing website that looks outdated, loads slowly, or isn’t showing up on Google? A redesign is a full rebuild on WordPress — we migrate your content and keep your domain and any existing rankings intact.
- Up to 4 pages redesigned
- Mobile-responsive WordPress rebuild
- Free SSL certificate
- Basic on-page SEO
- Contact form setup
- Google Search Console setup
- Free email support
- Up to 7 pages fully rebuilt
- Content migration from old site
- Custom styling to match your brand
- Google Analytics integration
- WhatsApp chat button
- Google Maps and business hours
- Speed optimisation
- Unlimited pages — fully custom design
- Advanced SEO — schema, sitemap, speed audit
- Copywriting assistance
- Google Business Profile optimisation
- Booking or quote-request forms
- One month of free post-launch tweaks
- Priority support
Website & email hosting
Hosting Pricing
All hosting plans include LiteSpeed servers, free SSL, one-click WordPress install, professional business email hosting, spam filtering, and local South African hosting for the fastest load times. No hidden fees.
- 1 website
- 10 GB SSD storage
- Unlimited traffic
- Free professional email
- Free SSL certificate
- LiteSpeed hosting
- Locally hosted in SA
- Spam filtering
- One-click WordPress install
- 1 website
- 15 GB SSD storage
- Unlimited traffic
- Free professional email
- Free domain included
- Free SSL certificate
- LiteSpeed hosting
- Locally hosted in SA
- Spam filtering
- 1 website
- 20 GB SSD storage
- Unlimited traffic
- Free professional email
- Free domain included
- Free SSL certificate
- LiteSpeed hosting
- Locally hosted in SA
- Spam filtering
Hosting is billed monthly or annually. Domain registration is included on Basic and Business plans.
WordPress care plans
Website Maintenance Pricing
Monthly WordPress maintenance plans to keep your site secure, up to date, and backed up. No lock-in contracts — cancel anytime with 30 days’ notice.
- WordPress core, plugin & theme updates
- Daily automated offsite backups
- Uptime monitoring
- Monthly security scan
- SSL certificate monitoring
- Monthly maintenance report
- Email support — 24hr response
- Everything in Basic Care
- Weekly security & malware scan
- Performance & speed checks
- Broken link checks
- Up to 30 min content updates/month
- Same-day email support
- Everything in Standard Care
- Up to 60 min content updates/month
- WooCommerce order & product support
- Google Analytics review & reporting
- Google Business Profile updates
- Priority support — 4hr response
- Emergency hack recovery included
SEO & Google Ads
SEO & Google Ads Management Pricing
SEO and Google Ads pricing depends on the competitiveness of your industry, the number of keywords being targeted, and your monthly ad budget. We provide a custom quote for every client after an initial consultation — so you know exactly what you’re getting and what it costs before you commit to anything.
SEO Services
Search Engine Optimisation
We optimise your website to rank higher on Google for the search terms your customers use — locally in Bloemfontein or nationally across South Africa. Includes on-page SEO, content strategy, Google Business Profile optimisation, and monthly reporting.
Pricing from R800/month — custom quote after consultation
Get an SEO QuoteGoogle Ads
Google Ads Management
We set up and manage Google Ads campaigns that put your business at the top of search results immediately — ideal when you need leads fast. Includes keyword research, ad copy, campaign setup, and ongoing optimisation with regular performance reports.
Once-off setup fee + monthly management — custom quote after consultation
Get a Google Ads QuoteWhy prices vary
What Affects the Cost of a Website in South Africa?
If you’ve ever wondered why one web designer quotes R1,500 and another quotes R50,000 for what sounds like the same thing — here’s exactly what drives the price up or down.
Number of pages
A 3-page brochure site takes far less time to build than a 15-page service site. Each additional page adds design, content, and development time to the project.
Custom vs template design
A site built from scratch to your exact specifications costs more than one based on a customised theme. Our Premium packages include fully custom designs; Starter and Growth use professional themes styled to your brand.
eCommerce functionality
Online stores require significantly more setup than brochure sites — product loading, payment gateway integration, shipping configuration, and checkout testing all add to the build time and cost.
Who writes the content
If you supply your own text and images, the cost stays lower. If you need us to write your page content, that’s included in our Premium packages or quoted separately for other tiers.
Third-party integrations
Booking systems, CRM integrations, live chat platforms, and other third-party tools each take additional time to set up and test. These are quoted on request.
Agency overhead vs freelancer
Large digital agencies charge R20,000–R100,000+ for a website because they have large teams, account managers, and office overheads. At 1st Web Design you deal directly with us — no markups, no middlemen.
How we compare
1st Web Design vs a Large South African Digital Agency
You don’t need to pay agency prices to get a professional website. Here’s how we compare on the things that matter most to a small business owner.
| 1st Web Design | Large SA Agency | |
|---|---|---|
| Starter website price | From R1,500 | R15,000–R80,000+ |
| You deal directly with the developer | ✓ Always | ✗ Via account manager |
| Built on WordPress — you own it | ✓ Always | Sometimes — varies |
| Local South African hosting | ✓ Included as add-on | Often overseas servers |
| Business email hosting included | ✓ On all hosting plans | Usually extra cost |
| Transparent upfront pricing | ✓ Full pricing published | ✗ Quote only, no guide price |
| Ongoing maintenance available | ✓ From R350/month | Usually high retainer fees |
| Response time when you need help | Within 24 business hours | Ticketing system — days |
Common pricing questions
Frequently Asked Questions About Website Costs
How much does a website cost in Bloemfontein?
A professional small business website in Bloemfontein starts at R1,500 for a basic 4-page site and goes up to R5,000+ for a fully custom design. eCommerce stores start at R2,000. These are once-off setup fees — hosting and a domain are billed separately from R110/month.
Are there any hidden fees I should know about?
No. The price on your quote is the price you pay. The only ongoing costs are hosting (from R110/month), domain registration (included on Basic and Business hosting plans), and optional monthly maintenance. We confirm everything in writing before any work begins.
Do I pay monthly or once-off for a website?
The website design and build is a once-off setup fee. After that, the only recurring costs are your monthly hosting (from R110/month) and optionally a maintenance plan (from R350/month). There are no monthly “website fees” — your site is yours once built.
Why are some web designers so much cheaper or more expensive?
Very cheap websites (under R500) are usually built on platforms like Wix using drag-and-drop templates with no SEO, no custom design, and no support. Very expensive agencies charge for large teams and account managers you never need. We sit in between — professional quality, fair price, and direct access to the person doing the work.
Can I pay in instalments?
Yes — we typically work with a 50% deposit upfront and the remaining 50% on completion before the site goes live. For larger projects we can discuss a payment schedule. Get in touch and we’ll find an arrangement that works for your business.
What’s not included in the setup price?
The setup fee covers the design and build of your website. Not included (but available separately): monthly hosting, domain registration, business email hosting, ongoing maintenance, SEO services, Google Ads management, and professional photography or copywriting beyond what’s included in the Premium package.
How long does it take to build a website?
Most small business websites are ready within 7–14 business days from when we receive your content, logo, and brief. eCommerce stores take 10–21 business days depending on the number of products. Redesigns and larger custom projects are quoted with a specific timeline.
Do you work with businesses outside Bloemfontein?
Yes — we build websites for businesses across South Africa. Clients in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria, and smaller towns across every province. Everything is handled remotely with no disruption to your business, and you’ll always deal directly with our team.
Ready to Get a Proper Quote for Your Website?
Tell us about your business, what you need, and your budget — and we’ll come back to you within 24 hours with a clear, itemised quote and no obligation to proceed.
Get Your Free Quote Now Or call / WhatsApp: +27 82 375 9802Based in Bloemfontein — serving small businesses across South Africa