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Web development & getting found online in South Africa
The Avuno blog is a set of plain-English guides for South African business owners on building a website, what it should cost, and how to get found on Google — written by Werno Roodt, founder of Avuno Technologies in Mossel Bay. Every guide is priced in Rands, POPIA-aware, and free of jargon.
If you run a small business in the Garden Route or anywhere in South Africa, the questions are almost always the same: how much does a decent website really cost, is a builder like Wix good enough, and what happens after launch? We answer those directly — no upsell, no fluff. The pricing we quote is the same data we use for our own clients: a brochure site from R4,500, larger builds typically R12,000–R40,000+, and care plans from R300 a month.
These articles pair with our services so you can read the thinking first and then see exactly what we'd build. When you're ready for a number for your own project, you can get a free written quote within one working day. Below are the guides live today, with more landing regularly as we publish.
How much does a website cost in South Africa? (2026)
A straight, current breakdown of real website prices in Rands — from a simple brochure site to a multi-page build or web app — plus what actually drives the cost and where DIY builders hide their true price.
Wix vs a custom website in South Africa: which is better?
Wix is cheap to start but slow and locked to its platform; a custom site is faster, fully yours and built to rank. We compare speed, SEO, ownership and true cost so you can choose the right one for your business.
Website care plans explained: what they cover and why
A website care plan is monthly managed hosting that keeps your site secure, backed up and online. We explain what's included at each tier (from R300/mo), why it matters, and what happens to a site with no plan at all.
More guides coming soon
We're working through the questions South African owners ask us most. Planned guides include:
- How to get your business on Google in South Africa
- Do you need a website or just a Facebook page?
- POPIA & your website: what small businesses must know
- How to choose a web developer in South Africa
- What makes a website load fast (and why it wins customers)
Want a topic covered, or ready to start your own project? Get a free quote from Avuno Technologies — a written proposal in Rands within one working day, no obligation.