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Web development & getting found online in South Africa
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.
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How to start an online store in South Africa (2026)
Thinking of selling online? A practical, no-hype walkthrough of what it takes to start an online store in South Africa: platforms, payments, delivery and real costs in Rands.
How to set up a professional business email in South Africa
A you@yourbusiness.co.za email builds instant trust, and it is cheaper and easier to set up than most people think. Here is how, and why a free Gmail quietly costs you work.
WhatsApp Business for South African businesses: a practical setup guide
WhatsApp is how South Africa talks to business. Here is how to set up WhatsApp Business properly, use it to win and keep customers, and connect it to your website.
How to set up your Google Business Profile in South Africa (2026 guide)
Your Google Business Profile is the free listing that puts you on Google Maps and in local search. Here is how to claim it, complete it properly, and actually show up when nearby customers search.
AI website builders vs a real designer: what South African businesses should know
AI website builders promise a full site in minutes for almost nothing. Here is where they genuinely help, where they quietly cost you, and how to choose for a business that needs to be found and trusted.
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. What each tier includes (from R300/mo) and why it matters.
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.
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.