Questions we always get.
How much does an ecommerce website cost in South Africa?
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Our packages start at R19,900 for a professional Shopify or WooCommerce store. The R34,900 Scale package is the most popular — it covers custom design, full SEO setup, and 100 products. Most SA agencies either charge under R10,000 (template work) or over R52,000 (premium boutiques). We've built the mid-market bracket that serious businesses need.
Shopify or WooCommerce — which is better for South Africa?
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Both work well in SA. Shopify is faster to launch, easier to manage, and better for stores focused on growth. WooCommerce offers more flexibility for complex catalogue structures or custom functionality. We'll recommend the right platform after understanding your specific business — there's no single right answer.
How long does it take to build an ecommerce store?
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Our Launch package typically takes 4–6 weeks. The Scale package takes 8–12 weeks. The Dominate package with custom design and full setup runs 12–16 weeks. We give you a fixed delivery date in writing before work begins — and we keep it.
Do you work with businesses outside Pretoria?
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Yes — we work with businesses across South Africa and internationally. We're based in Pretoria but all work is delivered digitally. We have clients in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, and internationally. Location is never a barrier.
What is GEO and AEO — and do I need it?
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GEO (Generative Engine Optimisation) and AEO (Answer Engine Optimisation) are about making your brand visible inside AI tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews. When someone asks an AI "best [your product/service] in South Africa" — will it recommend you? Most SA businesses aren't optimised for this yet. Early movers have a significant advantage. We include AEO in our Dominate package and Grow/Dominate retainers.
What payment gateways do you set up for SA?
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We integrate PayFast, Peach Payments, Yoco, SnapScan, and Ozow depending on your store's needs. We also set up buy-now-pay-later options like Payflex and Mobicred, which have been shown to increase average order values by 60–70% in SA.