“How much is a website?” is the first question almost every client asks us, and the honest answer is: it depends on what the website needs to do. A one-page site for a new freelancer and an online store with hundreds of products are completely different jobs. This guide explains what actually drives the price, so you can budget with confidence and compare quotes properly.
Short answer: at Pixelsinframe, a professionally designed website costs R3,000 for one page, R4,500 for a 2–3 page small business site, R6,500 for 5 pages and R13,500 for an online store. Your domain and hosting are paid separately each year.
The five things that decide the price
1. Number of pages
Every page is designed, written for and tested on mobile and desktop. A single scrolling page is the quickest to build. A site with separate Services, About, Portfolio and Contact pages takes longer, but it also gives Google more to rank and gives customers more reasons to trust you.
2. Whether you sell online
An online store is the biggest jump in cost. It needs product pages, a cart, a secure checkout, a payment gateway such as PayFast, delivery settings and an order dashboard. All of that has to be set up and tested before a single sale goes through.
3. Content and photos
If you already have your text, logo and good photos, the build moves quickly. If we need to write copy, design a logo or source images, that is extra work and it usually adds time as well as cost.
4. SEO setup
A website nobody finds does not bring in customers. Basic SEO means each page has a clear title, description and headings. More advanced SEO includes things like Google Business Profile setup and structuring pages around what your customers actually search for.
5. Revisions and timeline
More rounds of feedback and tighter deadlines both take more hours. A clear brief at the start is the easiest way to keep your project on budget.
What our website packages cost
We publish our prices so you know where you stand before you call us:
| Package | Price | Best for | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-Page Website | R3,000 | Freelancers, launches, events | 3–5 days |
| Small Business Website | R4,500 | Home, About and Contact | About 1 week |
| Professional Website (5 pages) | R6,500 | Established businesses | 2–3 weeks |
| E-Commerce Website | R13,500 | Selling products online | 3–4 weeks |
Every package is custom designed and mobile responsive. The bigger packages add more pages, more revisions, WhatsApp integration, Google Business Profile setup and, for the online store, PayFast or PayPal checkout.
Costs people forget to budget for
- Domain name: your .co.za address is renewed every year.
- Hosting: the server your website lives on, usually paid monthly or yearly.
- Email: a professional address like info@yourbusiness.co.za.
- Updates and security: websites need plugin and security updates to stay fast and safe.
- Photos and copywriting: if you don’t have them ready.
Always ask what a quote includes. A cheap quote that leaves out hosting, SEO or mobile testing can end up costing more.
DIY builder, freelancer or agency?
Quotes vary widely because you are comparing very different services. This is what you typically get from each:
| DIY website builder | Freelancer or small studio | Large agency | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | Lowest upfront, plus a monthly subscription | Mid-range, once-off build | Highest |
| Who does the work | You | A designer builds it for you | A full team |
| Design | Templates | Custom to your brand | Fully custom |
| SEO and Google setup | Up to you | Usually included | Included, often as an extra service |
| Best for | Hobby projects and very tight budgets | Small and growing businesses | Large companies with complex needs |
For most small businesses, a studio gives the best balance: a custom site, someone to call when you need changes, and a price you can plan for.
Which option is right for you?
If you are just starting out or promoting one service, a one-page website gets you online fast. If customers need to compare services, see your work and find you on Google Maps, a 5-page website is usually the better investment. If you want customers to pay online, you need an e-commerce site.
Not sure? Tell us what your business does and what you want the website to achieve, and we’ll recommend the smallest package that does the job.
Quick answers
How much does a website cost in South Africa?
At Pixelsinframe, websites cost R3,000 for a one-page site, R4,500 for a 2–3 page small business website, R6,500 for a 5-page professional website and R13,500 for an online store. Domain and hosting are paid separately.
How much does a one-page website cost?
A custom one-page website costs R3,000 at Pixelsinframe and is usually ready in 3–5 days.
How much does an online store cost?
An e-commerce website with a cart and PayFast or PayPal checkout costs R13,500 and takes about 3–4 weeks to build.
How long does it take to build a website?
A one-page website takes 3–5 days, a small business site about a week, a 5-page site 2–3 weeks and an online store 3–4 weeks, depending on how quickly your content is ready.
Are there ongoing costs after the website is built?
Yes. Your .co.za domain is renewed every year, and hosting is paid monthly or yearly. Budget for occasional updates and security maintenance too.
Get a quote
We design websites for businesses in Midrand, Johannesburg, Pretoria and across South Africa. See our web design service, browse our work, or WhatsApp us on 076 569 1455. You’re also welcome to visit our studio at Carlswald Décor Centre, Halfway Gardens, Midrand.