Website Design Prices & Packages in South Africa
dotdigital.co.za
Most web designers in South Africa don't publish their prices. You have to fill in a form, wait for a call, and sit through a pitch before you find out whether they're even in your budget.
That's not how I work.
I'm Tristan, and I run Dot Digital from East London. Every package I offer includes hosting, a domain, a mobile-responsive WordPress build, and technical SEO built in — no retainer, no extras, no surprises. Below you'll find my current website costs in South Africa, what each package includes, and answers to the questions SA business owners ask me most.
If you already know what you need, scroll down to the pricing table. If you want to understand what drives website costs in South Africa first, start from the top.
What Does a Website Cost in South Africa? (The Honest Answer)
Website design prices in South Africa range from R1,200 for a basic template site to R60,000 or more for a custom ecommerce build. That's a wide range — and it's confusing if you don't know what drives the difference.
The short answer: page count, design complexity, and whether you need ecommerce functionality are the three biggest factors. A 5-page small business website built on WordPress sits between R5,000 and R15,000 for most reputable SA agencies. That's the range you're shopping in if you want a professional result without paying for features you don't need.
Web design costs in South Africa also vary by what's included. Some agencies quote a low build price then charge separately for hosting, domain registration, SSL, and SEO. At Dot Digital, the build includes setup of your hosting and domain — you won't be hit with hidden configuration fees on top of the build price. Ongoing hosting and domain renewal costs apply, but these are transparent and discussed upfront. Technical SEO is also included in every package — something most competitors sell as a monthly retainer on top of the build cost.
"Technical SEO is included in every build. No retainer. No extras."
The prices below are my current packages. Every rand amount will be confirmed by Tristan before this page goes live — what you see reflects the SA market honestly, not a bait-and-switch.
Dot Digital Pricing & Packages
Starter
R3,500
Best for: small businesses needing a clean, professional online presence fast.
Up to 5 pages
Custom WordPress design
Mobile responsive
Contact form
Technical SEO included
1 round of revisions
Launch and handover walkthrough
most popular
Business
R7,500
Best for: established businesses that need a website to generate leads and rank on Google.
Up to 15 pages
Custom WordPress design
Mobile responsive
WooCommerce ready
Contact and quote forms
Technical SEO included
Google Search Console setup
2 rounds of revisions
Launch and handover walkthrough
Premium
R15,000
Best for: ecommerce stores, real estate agencies, and businesses that need a fully custom build.
Up to 20 pages
Full WooCommerce or real estate setup
Custom functionality
Technical SEO included
Google Analytics + Search Console
3 rounds of revisions
Priority support
Launch and handover walkthrough
All packages include technical SEO as standard. Your site will be structured correctly for Google from day one — this is not an add-on. Monthly hosting and maintenance from R499/month.
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