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How it works

From application to a live website — here's exactly what happens

No confusing process, no hidden steps. Here's precisely what to expect from the moment you apply.

Step by step

The six-step journey

No confusing jargon, no endless back-and-forth — just a clear path from application to a live website.

  1. 01

    Apply in minutes

    Tell us about your business through our short online application — no paperwork, no jargon, just the essentials.

  2. 02

    We review your application

    Our team checks every application against our qualifying criteria and gets back to you within 48 hours, guaranteed.

  3. 03

    Meet your design team

    Accepted businesses are paired with a dedicated designer and developer who'll guide you through every step.

  4. 04

    We design and build

    We create a custom, mobile-ready website for your business and walk you through drafts until you're proud of it.

  5. 05

    Cover hosting & domain

    A once-off R1,600 covers your first year of hosting, domain registration, and setup — the only payment involved.

  6. 06

    You go live

    Your site launches on the web, fully built and ready for customers — the design is yours, free, for good.

Before you apply

Who typically qualifies?

We aim to keep the bar accessible — most genuine South African small businesses are welcome to apply.

  • Registered or informal small business trading in South Africa
  • No existing professional website, or one badly in need of a rebuild
  • A registered business owner or sole proprietor able to provide business details
  • Willingness to collaborate with our design team during the build
  • A genuine local business — not an agency, reseller, or franchise head office

Not sure if you qualify?

Apply anyway. Our team reviews every application individually — we’d rather look at your business ourselves than have you rule yourself out. There’s no fee or obligation to apply, and you’ll hear back within 48 hours either way.

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What you get

Everything a professional website needs — included, free

No stripped-down 'free trial' version. Every client gets the same premium build quality.

Custom-designed, mobile-optimised website of up to 5 pages

Professional copywriting support for your key pages

Contact form connected straight to your inbox

Basic on-page SEO so customers can find you on Google

Feedback rounds with your dedicated designer before launch

Fully managed setup — we handle all the technical details for you

Process FAQ

Questions about the process

Everything owners ask us before applying.

Your business deserves to be found online.

Applications are reviewed within 48 hours. There's no fee to apply, no obligation, and nothing to lose.

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