Website Design
Custom Website Design for South African Businesses
OxY Sites builds fast, mobile-first websites for small businesses across South Africa. Every site is custom-designed, SEO-ready on day one, and built to turn visitors into paying customers — not just look pretty.
Mobile-first web design
Designed for the 80%+ of South African visitors who arrive on a phone.
SEO-ready from day one
Semantic HTML, LocalBusiness schema, and Core Web Vitals baked in.
Conversion-focused
Clear CTAs, WhatsApp buttons, and lead-generation forms.
You own everything
Your domain, your hosting, your content — no lock-in.
Custom web design built for South African small businesses
Every website we build in South Africa includes a custom design tailored to your brand, mobile-responsive layouts, on-page SEO, contact and lead-capture forms, WhatsApp integration, LocalBusiness schema, Google Analytics 4, Google Search Console setup, and a sitemap submitted to Google.
We typically build 5-12 page sites for SMBs and 15+ page sites for service businesses with multiple locations or offerings. Turnaround is 2-4 weeks depending on scope and content readiness.
Who our website design service is built for
Solar installers, plumbers, electricians, consultants, coaches, restaurants, salons, driving schools, tutors, retailers, and any Johannesburg or Gauteng small business that needs Google to send them customers. See our solar installer and SEO service pages for niche-specific info.
What's included in every web design project
- Custom mobile-first design (no templates)
- On-page SEO: unique title, meta description, H1, alt text and schema per page
- WhatsApp click-to-chat and tel: links
- Contact form with spam protection and email notifications
- LocalBusiness and Organization JSON-LD schema
- Google Analytics 4 and Search Console setup
- XML sitemap submitted to Google
- SSL certificate and secure hosting recommendations
- Basic training so you can update content yourself
Our step-by-step process
- 1
Discovery call (20 min)
We understand your business, target customers, competitors, and the specific searches you want to win on Google.
- 2
Proposal and fixed quote
Clear scope, timeline, and fixed price in ZAR. No surprise invoices, no hourly billing games.
- 3
Design and SEO copywriting
We design in the browser with real content and write conversion-focused, keyword-mapped copy for every page.
- 4
Build and technical SEO
Semantic HTML, LocalBusiness schema, image optimisation, Core Web Vitals tuning, GA4 and Search Console setup.
- 5
Launch and training
Go live, redirect old URLs, submit sitemap to Google, and walk you through updating content yourself.
- 6
Optional care and growth retainer
Ongoing local SEO, monthly content, hosting, backups, and monthly reports on traffic and leads.
Pricing guide (South Africa, ZAR)
Starter site
R8 000 – R12 000
3-5 page brochure site for solo operators and micro-businesses.
- Home, About, Services, Contact
- Mobile-first design
- Basic on-page SEO
- WhatsApp + contact form
Business site
R15 000 – R25 000
5-12 pages for established SMBs that need real lead generation.
- Service and area pages
- Full local SEO setup
- Google Business Profile sync
- Blog-ready CMS
Growth site
R25 000+
Multi-location or content-heavy sites built to scale.
- Multi-suburb landing pages
- Advanced schema markup
- Booking or quote calculator
- Ongoing SEO retainer
Prices exclude VAT. All quotes are fixed — no hourly billing surprises. See the full web design pricing guide for detailed comparisons.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a website cost in South Africa in 2026?
Most SMB websites we build in South Africa range from R8 000 to R25 000 once-off, depending on page count, copywriting scope, and features like booking systems or WhatsApp lead capture. E-commerce stores start at R25 000. See our full web design pricing guide for detailed tiers.
How long does a custom web design project take?
2-4 weeks from kick-off to launch for a typical 5-8 page brochure or lead-generation site. E-commerce and larger multi-location builds take 4-8 weeks. Turnaround depends heavily on how quickly you can supply logo, photos, and copy notes.
Do you offer monthly website care and SEO retainers?
Yes — R1 500 to R5 000 per month covers hosting, SSL, security updates, monthly content edits, and ongoing local SEO. Optional but recommended if you want to keep improving your Google rankings over time.
Do you build WordPress websites or something else?
Both. For brochure and lead-gen sites we prefer a modern static build for speed and security. For content-heavy sites, blogs, and stores that need frequent updates we build on WordPress or WooCommerce.
Will my new website rank on Google?
The build itself won't rank you overnight, but it removes every technical blocker: clean HTML, fast Core Web Vitals, schema markup, LocalBusiness structured data, GA4 and Google Search Console. Combined with our SEO retainer, most local clients see first-page rankings for suburb-level searches inside 3-6 months.
Do I own my website and domain?
Yes, completely. Your domain, hosting account, and all files are registered in your name. No lock-in and no monthly fees just to keep your site online.
Can you redesign my existing website?
Yes. We audit your current site for SEO equity, redirect old URLs to new ones with 301 redirects to preserve rankings, and modernise the design without losing organic traffic.