From R999 once-off landing pages to full e-commerce builds — here’s what affects price, what to budget, and how to avoid hidden costs in 2025.
Updated: 6 September 2025 • Johannesburg South
Most small business sites in SA fall between R3,999–R12,000 once-off depending on pages, copy, and custom features. E-commerce typically starts from R5,999+ and scales with product count, payments, and logistics. Ongoing costs like hosting, domain, maintenance, and SEO usually range from R99–R699 p/m depending on needs.
Did you know? A site that loads 1s faster can noticeably improve enquiries and rankings.
Local tip: Add suburb pages (e.g., Glenvista, Kibler Park) to win “near me” searches.
Transparent ranges so you can budget realistically. We also offer fixed-price packages.
R999 – R3,499
R3,999 – R8,999
From R5,999
More pages and layouts take longer. Consider reusable sections and smart internal linking.
Booking forms, payments, ecommerce, Google Maps, or custom calculators add effort.
Copywriting, original images, local landing pages, and schema increase time but boost results.
Fast load times, Core Web Vitals and device testing are worth the investment.
Budget for content updates. Fresh service pages, FAQs and case studies help you climb in local search.
Get a ballpark in seconds (final quotes depend on scope and features).
| Factor | DIY Website Builder | PixelTime (Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Cost | Low monthly, add-ons add up | Once-off from R999 |
| Speed & Core Web Vitals | Template-dependent | Hand-tuned performance |
| SEO & Structure | Basic | On-page SEO & schema |
| Support & Updates | Self-managed | Maintenance from R499 p/m |
| Conversions | Generic layouts | Custom CTAs, forms, WhatsApp |
If time is money, a custom site often pays for itself through higher lead quality and better rankings.
We’ll send a clear, itemised quote with recommendations for the best ROI.