The Reality: Website Costs Vary Widely

The price of a professional website in South Africa ranges from R3,000 to over R500,000. For Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the Johannesburg market, you should budget between R10,000 and R60,000 for a professionally developed site.

Understanding the true cost requires breaking down the provider, design complexity, required functionality, and hidden expenses that most businesses overlook.

Cost Breakdown by Provider Type

DIY Website Builders (Wix, Squarespace)

Monthly Fee: R149 - R599/month (R5,364 - R21,564 over 3 years)
Domain: R200/year
Apps & Add-ons: R300 - R1,000/month
True Cost (3 years): R24,000 - R60,000+

Limitations: Poor SEO, limited customization, slow performance, template lock-in, no ownership.

Freelancer Web Developer

Basic Site (3-6 pages): R5,000 - R15,000
SME Corporate Site (6-20 pages): R15,000 - R40,000
E-commerce: R20,000 - R50,000
Hourly Rate: R300 - R1,800/hour

Risk: Single point of failure, limited capacity, variable quality.

Professional Web Design Agency

Basic Site (3-6 pages): R15,000 - R30,000
SME Corporate Site (6-20 pages): R30,000 - R80,000
E-commerce: R40,000 - R150,000+
Enterprise Solutions: R100,000 - R500,000+

Benefits: Full team, structured process, comprehensive solutions, but higher cost.

Standard Package Pricing (Once-Off Fee)

Package	Pages	Price Range	Best For
Basic Informational	3-6 pages	R3,000 - R15,000	Startups, basic credibility
SME Corporate	6-20 pages	R15,000 - R60,000	Growing businesses, lead generation
E-commerce Basic	Up to 100 products	R13,000 - R35,000	Online stores starting out
E-commerce Advanced	100+ products	R35,000 - R100,000+	Established online businesses
Custom Enterprise	Unlimited	R100,000 - R500,000+	Large corporations, complex needs

Hidden Costs: The Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)

The initial build price is only part of the story. Here's what most businesses overlook:

⚠️ Monthly Recurring Costs

Hosting: R100 - R1,000+/month (essential for speed and uptime)
Domain: R100 - R300/year
SSL Certificate: Free with most hosts, or R500 - R2,000/year
Email Hosting: R50 - R200/month per mailbox
Maintenance: R500 - R2,000/month (security, updates, backups)

Total Monthly: R750 - R3,500+

📝 Content Creation Costs

Copywriting: R500 - R2,000 per page
Photography: R2,000 - R10,000+ for professional shoots
Graphic Design: R500 - R2,000 per asset
Video Production: R5,000 - R50,000+

One-time: R5,000 - R50,000+

🔧 Ongoing Development

Feature Additions: R1,000 - R5,000+ per feature
Bug Fixes: R500 - R2,000 per issue
Redesigns: R10,000 - R50,000+ every 3-5 years
SEO Optimization: R2,000 - R10,000/month

The ROI Perspective: Cost vs. Value

A Johannesburg salon invested R15,000 in a professional website with local SEO. Results:

Tripled online bookings in 3 months
Ranked #1 in Google Maps for target keywords
Generated R45,000 in new revenue directly from the website
ROI: 200% in 3 months

The question isn't "How much does a website cost?" It's "How much revenue will a professional website generate?"

Endpoint Media Pricing: Transparent & Value-Focused

We offer clear, upfront pricing with no hidden fees:

Foundation: R5,500 - Essential professional website
Growth Engine: R10,000 - Complete lead generation toolkit
Market Leader: R15,000 - Enterprise-level solution

All packages include 1 year of free hosting and domain registration. See our complete pricing guide.

Making the Right Investment Decision

Don't fall for the false economy of cheap websites. The true cost is measured in lost opportunities, poor performance, and missed leads.

Invest in a website that:

Dominates local search results
Generates qualified leads consistently
Builds trust and credibility
Scales with your business growth
Delivers measurable ROI

Ready to invest in a website that generates revenue, not excuses? Get your free website audit and pricing quote.

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