How much does a website cost in South Africa?
A focused marketing site with a CMS starts around R15,000. A larger site with a product catalogue, filtering, and custom animation typically runs R35,000 to R80,000. Web applications with user accounts and a database start around R60,000. Every quote is scoped before work begins, not estimated during it.
How long does it take to build a website?
Two to four weeks from kickoff to launch for a standard marketing site, assuming content is ready. Larger builds with custom CMS structures or e-commerce run four to eight weeks. Waiting on copy and photography is the single most common cause of delay.
Should I use Webflow or a custom Next.js build?
Webflow when your team needs to edit freely and the site is mostly content and marketing. Next.js when you need accounts, custom logic, a real database, or deep integration with other systems. Choosing Next.js for a five-page brochure site is over-engineering, and choosing Webflow for a product is a ceiling you will hit within a year.
Do you also handle hosting, domains, and email?
Yes. DNS, Cloudflare, Google Workspace, and mail routing are part of the handover when you need them. RedPower Africa was a full infrastructure setup alongside the build, documented so they could manage it themselves afterwards.