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Web Design Johannesburg
The experienced web design team in Johannesburg
Are you looking for an experienced web design team in Johannesburg? Look no further, as we have the perfect solution for all your Johannesburg web design needs. With our team of experienced and talented Johannesburg web designers, we can help you create a custom website that will leave a lasting impression on your target audience. Our process begins with a detailed consultation to assess your website requirements and understand the vision you have for your online presence. From there, we create a custom design that is tailored to your specific needs and ensures that it is optimized for all devices and platforms. We also use the latest technologies and techniques to ensure that your website is fast, secure and reliable.
Once your website is complete, our team will provide you with ongoing support and maintenance, making sure that your website is always up to date and running smoothly. We can also help you with other services such as SEO and content marketing, ensuring that your website ranks highly in search engine results. We understand the importance of having a great website and our web design team in Johannesburg is dedicated to providing you with the best possible service. With years of experience in the industry, we guarantee that you will be delighted with the end result.
So contact us today and let us help you build a website that will take your business to the next level.
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Web Design Cape Town
How to Find the Right Cape town Web Design Company
Are you looking for a web design company in Cape Town? Whether you’re a small business or a larger corporation, having a website that looks professional and functions well can be essential for your success. But with so many web design companies in the area, it can be hard to know which one is the best fit for you. When it comes to choosing a web design company in Cape Town, there are a few key factors to consider. First, you’ll want to make sure that the company has experience in the type of website you’re looking for.
If you’re a small e-commerce business, for example, you’ll want to find a company that has worked on similar projects in the past. It’s also a good idea to check out their portfolio to make sure their style matches what you’re looking for. You should also consider the reputation of the web design company you’re looking at. Read reviews from past clients and ask for references. A good web design company should be able to provide you with satisfied customers who can vouch for their services. Finally, make sure you ask the web design company what their process is.
Get an understanding of their process from start to finish, and make sure you’re both on the same page. This will help you ensure that your project is completed on time and within budget. By taking the time to find the right web design company in Cape Town, you can be sure that you’ll get the website of your dreams. With the right company, you’ll have a website that looks great, functions well, and helps you achieve your business goals.
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Welcome to New Perspective Design – South Africa’s Foremost Web Design Expert
When creating this web design page dedicated to our website design services in South Africa, we thought: what can we, as a website design company, write on this page that will be most helpful to our clients and users in general?
And so, we came to our first point to address: education.
Educating clients on website design is integrally important. After all, they need to know what they are buying—whether it is a website design package, a standard brochure website, or an e-commerce online store website. Educating clients on the different websites available to them, their pros and cons, and how to manage their website has always been a part of our process when working with clients.
What is a website?
A website is a collection of web pages hosted on a server and accessible through the internet, typically via a domain name. It can serve many purposes—sharing information, selling products, offering services, or providing entertainment. Websites can be static (showing fixed information) or dynamic (interactive and regularly updated). In today’s world, a website is often the main point of contact between a business and its audience.
Is a website important for business in South Africa?
The numbers would say yes:
Approximately 237,400 websites in South Africa are currently powered by WordPress
As of 2025, there are approximately 18,626 live Shopify stores in South Africa
Having a website isn’t just a nice extra anymore—it’s essential. When someone hears about your business, the first thing they’ll do is look you up online. And what they find really counts. If your site feels outdated, takes forever to load, or isn’t mobile-friendly, you might be losing potential customers without even realizing it.
A well-designed site builds trust with visitors. On the flip side, a poorly designed one can send leads running away. It really is that straightforward.
If your website frustrates users, they’ll just click away. If they can’t quickly find what they’re after, they’ll go elsewhere. And if it looks shady or cheap, they won’t reach out to you. That can hit your bottom line, whether you rely on ads or word of mouth.
A solid website does three things well:
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Establishes credibility: Clean, organized, professional-looking sites tell visitors you’re serious.
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Boosts search visibility: Fast, mobile-friendly sites with good layout help you rank higher on Google.
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Guides visitors effectively: Every page should serve a purpose—whether it’s getting a quote, booking, or contact info.
If your site isn’t doing these, you’re not just missing out on sales—you could be actively losing them.
The role of web hosting in website design
Think about the website that we design as a flashy sports car—your hosting is the tires of that car. It’s where the website will live on the internet, how fast your website serves to visitors, how secure it is—and it’s all greatly determined by your hosting.
It doesn’t help getting a flashy car and putting on trashy old tires; it won’t perform. The same can be said for a website. If you have a CPU-intensive or memory-intensive e-commerce website, we can implement better coding and some caching, but ultimately your server needs a good amount of RAM, a great TTFB, CPU, and a solid base to work from.
What is a CMS and which is the best to pick in South Africa?
A CMS (Content Management System) is software that allows you to create, manage, and modify content on a website without needing extensive coding knowledge. There are hundreds—if not thousands—of CMS platforms in the world.
In South Africa, a few CMS systems are particularly popular.
WordPress websites
WordPress usage in South Africa (WooCommerce/WordPress) → 46%
WordPress is incredibly flexible when it comes to website design and development. Originally a blog platform, WordPress as a CMS can now be altered to create simple business websites, RFQ websites, and, with WooCommerce, is incredibly popular for e-commerce.
The advantage of WordPress is its flexibility and cost. You can do pretty much anything you want on WordPress with a massive developer community behind it and thousands of plugins for just about anything you need your website to do. It is by far the most flexible option.
The massive amount of documentation available online on WordPress development and its API make it developer-friendly and allow all this flexibility. However, WordPress has a bit of a steeper learning curve, requires more website maintenance than other CMSs, and, if not looked after, can become unsecure.
Wix websites
Wix runs about 11% of South Africa’s websites.
Wix is another CMS platform. It’s great if you want to get a basic website up quickly, need a drag-and-drop builder, and want a company to handle hosting for you. However, if you intend on scaling your website as your business grows, you will soon hit the limitations of the platform.
Vendor locking with Wix is also a problem—your site is on their platform, and if you want to move it, you’ll need to rebuild it completely. Being another highly controlled environment, Wix websites are generally safe and pretty fast, but this comes at a cost—you can’t tweak everything to perfection like you can on WordPress.
Shopify websites
Shopify is a CMS on a platform. Shopify runs about 30% of the e-commerce web in South Africa.
Shopify is an e-commerce platform only. It has a strict environment that doesn’t allow for too much flexibility, but this ensures that their sites remain secure and fast. Secure and fast means user-friendly, and generally, Shopify sites are clean and come with hosting integrated.
Shopify can be customized with developers and also has an app store similar to the WordPress plugin repository. The cost of Shopify, especially for South Africans, can be a bit of an issue as you will pay in dollars. Almost every plugin and every function will be another add-on subscription, which can amount to thousands of dollars very quickly—an incredible amount in South African rands.
The last thing about Shopify is that the website you create on their platform is not yours—it’s theirs. They have the right to terminate it whenever they feel like it, and you cannot move it away, so beware of vendor lock-in here.
In South Africa’s e-commerce sector, WordPress (via WooCommerce) powers nearly half of all online stores, with Shopify holding about a third, and Wix just over a tenth.
What is the cost of a website in South Africa?
The cost of a website can depend on various factors. These include the number of pages, the functionality of the site, the language it’s written in, and the platform it’s designed on.
In South Africa, most websites are HTML, WordPress, Wix, or Shopify, and most website designers or web design companies generally sell websites at between R5,000 – R50,000 once-off. The average website designer in South Africa charges R275 per hour for work.
Of course, some of these platforms and agencies have monthly fees instead of once-off websites. Other considerations also include third-party tools often needed with websites, hosting and maintenance, and lastly, digital marketing.
What are considered affordable website design packages in South Africa?
Now that you know what website design is and the different types of websites that there are, you will find these are often bundled in packages with features commonly required by businesses.
You might get a 5-page basic package with basic SEO and hosting, or an online store website design package. There are also custom packages when businesses require more complex functionality such as listing websites.
In South Africa, you can look at the following averages for website design packages:
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A typical small-business 5-page site runs between R6,000 and R16,000.
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A business website (typically 8–16 pages) averages R14,000, ranging from R7,500 to R20,000.
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An e-commerce site costs between R13,000 and R25,000, averaging R19,000.
Patent web design process
Step 1: Consultations
Our web design process always starts with a consultation. We take the time to understand your business and, more importantly, what you require your website to do and how it fits into the bigger picture of your business.
Step 2: Scoping
After the consult, we create a scope of the project. This makes sure our team and yours are aligned in terms of what is required and when it should be delivered.
Step 3: Drafting your website
We issue a content requirements folder in which you place all your website content. If you have made use of our website copywriting services, we will write the content for you. Images and media provided will be prepped by our graphic design team, and we will design the draft of your website.
Once complete, this draft website will be deployed on one of our test servers where it will wait for your review.
Step 4: Review website
This is where you get to see the full working prototype of your website from your own devices. We will meet and discuss any revisions that are required. While we do in-house testing, we often find that when clients run through their website on their own devices, a broader set of testing helps us iron out all the wrinkles.
Step 5: Go live
This is where we deploy your site on its live web hosting server. We also perform all the other tasks that can only be done once a website is on its live server, such as:
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Setting up web application firewalls
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Submitting your site to Google
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Setting up mail SMTP and forms
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Implementing caching
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Connecting any APIs that your website requires
You are then also provided with a basic training video on how to use, edit, and work with your website. Lastly, we hand over your web server credentials and any other logins that you will require.
Step 6: Post web launch support
New Perspective Design is unique in that, even if you don’t have a website maintenance or SEO package with us, we provide support for 30 days post-launch. We create websites that we want to see around for a long time, and so we are just as invested in their success as you are.
And if a year down the line you find yourself in need of some new features or SEO work, feel free to get hold of us. We love working with clients we have worked with before and establishing long-lasting relationships.
Our web design recognition & awards
We have industry recognition for our work in the web design space in South Africa and abroad:
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TechBehemoths Top South African Web Designers – Winner 2024
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TechBehemoths Top South African Web Developers – 2024
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TechBehemoths Top South African WordPress Developers – Winner 2024
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98 five-star reviews on Google My Business
How we prepare websites for the future
At New Perspective Design, we take a proactive approach in our design and development work.
As enthusiasts of everything happening on the internet, we keep a keen eye on developments in the web space, SEO world, and even Google. We do this by reading and regularly contributing in community forums and discussions on social media. While no one can predict the future, we have a pretty good idea of where things are heading, and we often share these thoughts in our blog.
How long does it take to build a website?
This would depend on what type of website it is, and there are factors that also weigh into how long it takes—such as whether you have your content ready or if we need to produce it.
Most website drafts are completed 7–21 days after content has been finalised. We then also allow for 7 days of testing and revision, so most websites are completed in 28 days.
What types of websites do you design and develop?
New Perspective Design develops most types of websites for most industries. Some of the industries we’ve worked for—whether by doing SEO, creating new websites, or rebranding old ones—are:
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Home Services Website Design
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Agriculture & Farming Website Design
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Nonprofits, Foundations & Church Website Design
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Fitness & Gyms Website Design
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Event Planning & Entertainment Website Design
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Restaurants & Food Service Website Design
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Professional Services Website Design
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Manufacturing & Industrial Website Design
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Tech & Software Website Design
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Beauty & Wellness Website Design
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Education & E-Learning Website Design
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Automotive & Car Dealership Website Design
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Real Estate & Property Website Design
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Construction & Contractor Website Design
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Financial Services Website Design
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Hospitality & Travel Website Design
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Medical & Healthcare Website Design
When we talk about types of websites, we develop basic brochure business sites, e-commerce websites, booking sites, CRM websites, landing page websites, directory or listing websites, personal blog websites, and of course custom-developed websites tailored to client needs, which may involve marketplace websites and API integrations.
Who are the top website design companies in South Africa?
South Africa has become a pretty competitive hub for web design firms—and that’s actually a good thing for clients. It pushes the quality of websites up, making sure you get better results. As they say, a little competition never hurts.
Here’s a look at some of the best website design companies you’ll find in South Africa:
Websites 360
From the company:
“At Websites 360, we craft custom & template-based web designs tailored to your brand and audience. Our designs are visually stunning, user-friendly, and SEO-optimized to boost your online visibility and engagement.”
Address: 1000 Timbavati Street, Pretoria, 0181, South Africa
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Additional services besides website design, such as video production
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Lack of reviews
Verdict:
Websites 360 is a young, mid-range web design company in Johannesburg/Pretoria. With limited experience, they’re suited for starter sites with a bit of customization.
SA Website Designer
Address: 11 23rd St, Menlo Park, Pretoria, 0102
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SA Website Designer has a lot of great Google reviews
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Their websites are on the more affordable side compared to other companies in Johannesburg
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Small team, run by a single website designer named Stephan
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Limited capacity and slower turnaround times
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Portfolio shows many templated designs that don’t stand out
Verdict:
Great if you’re looking for extremely affordable, quick websites that don’t require custom development or graphic design.
StarBright
Address: 80 Sovereign Dr, Route 21 Business Park, Pretoria, 0157
From the company:
“Our team of website designers, fueled by caffeine and motivated by praise from our long list of satisfied clients, are top-notch experts in their field. With over 70 years of combined experience, we’re highly skilled in multiple programming languages and web technologies, ensuring proficiency and excellence in every project we undertake.”
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Very good average rating from 97 clients on Google
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Quick turnaround times
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Additional services like hosting and SEO
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Portfolio leans heavily on templated designs
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Pricing is higher compared to other web design companies in Pretoria
Verdict:
If you’re looking for something that’s been vetted and offers more than just website design, StarBright is a safe go-to in Pretoria.
Web Devine
From the company:
“Sick of automated and AI-powered responses received from large companies? At Web Devine, you collaborate with real people—passionate professionals who genuinely care about you and your business.
In an era where digital expertise is essential, we are the trusted online advertising partner you’ve been searching for.”
Address: 354 Braam Pretorius Street, Magalieskruin, Pretoria (H/O)
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82 reviews on Google with a 4.9 average
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Offers graphic design, website design, SEO, and hosting
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Expensive: R11,500 for a 5-page website; e-commerce starts at R14,850 for 3 pages
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Hosting costs R240 for a 5GB server with 8 email accounts—on the higher side
Verdict:
Great design work, and if you want to be sure you get quality, this Pretoria website design company delivers. But you will be overcharged.
Dynamic Website Development
Dynamic websites allow your business to show specific more relevant content in interactive pages, a sure-fire way to impress any prospective client.
Responsive Website Design
Mobile-friendly ready sites have the ability to adapt and display specifically for any device. Your website will also change scripting for faster mobile load times.
WordPress Web Design
WordPress is a Content Management System that allows you as the owner to log in and make changes to your website. Giving you more control.
E-Commerce Web Design
E-commerce refers to an online shop, the ability to sell your products online, locally or internationally through your website, meaning you have a store that can be open 24/7.
Website Pricing Packages
Professionally built websites that are fast, mobile-friendly, and stunning to look at. Start your blog, portfolio, business, or any other website with us in affordable flexible packages
Website Hosting & Maintenance
We keep your website up to date and secure, it is a vital part of owning a website. This increases trust from Google and users resulting in an enhanced user experience.
Website Audits & Consulting
Tailored solutions for a seamless user experience, from comprehensive design audits to technical improvements
Ai Driven Web Design
The combination of AI tools, machine learning algorithms, and expert human input fuels a website design process that’s not just transformative but efficient and user-friendly.
Search Engine Optimisation
Search engine optimisation to increase your websites overall Google rankings for relevant search queries on google and drive more traffic to your brand.
Highly Personalized
Web Design Solutions
Easy to use, search engine friendly, flexible website development platforms with unlimited functionality to grow as your business grows. We provide custom user-friendly content management systems (CMS), that allow you to easily make changes on the fly.
- Professional Website Design
- Online Stores / Carts.
- Website Hosting / Domain Name Registration
- Google My Business Registration
- Website Technical Support & Security Updates.
- Search Engine Friendly. Get onto Google.
- Unlimited Functionality.
- Installation of WordPress & Related Tools
Our Search engine optimization specialists can rank your business on the first page of Google and make sure your organic traffic flows. Websites can be pretty but if they aren’t seen they don’t sell, that’s what our web design company does differently.
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Responsive Design
Websites For All Devices
Responsive web design and development is a term used by web developers to describe a site that adapts to :
- Various Scripting Abilities
- Adapts To All Devices & Screen-Sizes
- Adapts To Various Browsers
- Proper Image Scaling For Mobile
- Focus on Seamless Mobile User Experience
- Platforms for Greater Network Speed
- Data Capturing & Traffic analysis with Google analytics.
Through fluid grid layout, HTML and CSS Media queries, our web design agency uses years of industry experience to ensure that your business or personal website displays and behaves with maximum efficiency.
When it comes to responsive web designers east london we are simply the best service.
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When it comes to branding companies in east london we are simply the best service.
When it comes to online store web designers east london we are simply the best service.
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Ecommerce Websites
When it comes to logo design east london we are simply the best service.
Your Own Online Store
A flexible eCommerce platform, providing seamless integration with your WordPress website. Our website designers offer tailored WooCommerce solutions that give you the ability to sell online, 24/7 with a delightful customer experience you won’t find anywhere else.
- Easy Online store Management.
- Payment Gateway & Shipping Integration
- Dashboards Showing Orders and User Data.
- Automatically Processes Payments and Generates Invoices.
- Showcase Your Products or Services
- Securely Process Transactions
Our Client Stories
Helping our clients suceed
New Perspective Design | Websites | Marketing | Graphics | Branding
1 Salisbury Rd, Berea, East London
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If you ever need a developer who won’t fire you for creating scope creep… speak to … More Juan from New Perspective Studio.Juan’s been helping me build my coaching website, integrate Paystack payments, connect calendars, and set up Google Ads — all while I keep changing my mind, asking for “just one more thing”, and missing my own deadlines.He keeps on showing up with patience, professionalism and a very dry sense of humour that I’ve come to appreciate almost as much as his technical skill.If you’re looking for someone who can handle the full stack and your executive functioning chaos — Juan’s your guy. Grateful for the partnership and very happy to recommend him.Cannot sing his praises enough! -
100% impressed with their work! The team delivered a sleek, professional website … More and went above and beyond to help with every detail. Their eagerness to make everything perfect was top-notch.
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I would most definitely recommend them. They are such an amazing company. If I had … More to put it in any way I would say it way less for way more. They are so fairly priced and you get so much!!! Definitely do business with them. Did our vertical graphics website.
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Aimee Behrens was extremely helpful throughout the entire design process. She understood … More my requirements and the product that was delivered was beyond my expectation. I am extremely thankful and very happy with the designs. Thank you to Aimee and the NPD team for your professional service.
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Aimee from New Perspective Design helped us with our Company Logo design and company … More stationary on more than one occasion.The designs were always exactly what we wanted! Great Service.
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If I could, I would give 6 stars.Great final product service, and great customer … More care. Going the extra mile to meet and exceed our desires and request with the website design. Highly and gladly recommend New Perspective Design, and a special gratitude to Juan and Aimee.
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Juan built the daisa.co.za website for me. From the start he was very professional … More and open. he kept to the time line he gave me and I never had to doubt his ability to do what I expected. After the website was built, I required minor changes and I got more than what I expected. I will recommend New Perspective Design any time to any Company that needs a website. My site is now running for four years now and I never had an issue that caused my site to broke down.Thank you Juan for grate service and especially after sales service.
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New Perspective Design has hosted my website for a few years now, and I have received … More excellent service and outstanding results, from their suggestions and advice. They tailor make to your requirements as you grow.
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We recently had the pleasure of working with New Perspective Design for several design … More projects, and we cannot speak highly enough of their professionalism and work ethic. From start to finish, their team demonstrated an impressive commitment to excellence, consistently delivering beyond our expectations. The end product was not only professional but also surpassed what we had envisioned. Their attention to detail and creativity truly set them apart.If you are in need of design work or a website, we wholeheartedly recommend New Perspective Design. Their dedication to quality and customer satisfaction ensures that you will receive exceptional service and a final product that stands out.
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I recently had a website created by New Perspective, and I’m really impressed with … More their one-on-one consultation process. They took the time to sit down with me, really listen to what I wanted, and ensured the final design reflected my vision perfectly. Throughout the project, they maintained excellent communication, keeping me informed and engaged in each step of the process. I highly recommend New Perspective for anyone looking for a personalized, attentive approach to web design!
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I must admit, reading through all their reviews being 5 stars, I thought something … More was fishy. But Boy was I wrong, contacted New Perspective Design and spoke to a gentleman by the name of Juan. I organized a meeting with him, told him what I was wanting. With in no time everything I asked for was done and it was done properly as well which is very rare in East London. I can now see why companies all over S.A use them.They are definitely best in what they do, and highly recommend them for anyone needing the type of work they offer. As the saying goes you have tried the rest now use the best, and honestly New Perspective is definitely the best at what they do. I highly recommend them, a true gem for East London.
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AMAZING! creative, efficient, helpful and excellent client service - my website for … More ZZK ATTORNEYS INC exceeds my expectations. 10/10 recommend
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Consistently Excellent Service from New Perspective Designs!As an ongoing monthly … More customer of New Perspective Designs, I can confidently say that Juan and his team are a rare find in the design industry. Their promptness and dedication to delivering high-quality work month after month have been nothing short of impressive.Juan’s team is not only highly skilled but also incredibly reliable, ensuring that every project is completed on time and to the highest standard. Their creative approach and attention to detail have consistently exceeded my expectations, making every collaboration a seamless and rewarding experience.I’m extremely happy with the service and results I’ve received from New Perspective Designs. They continue to deliver excellence and innovation. Highly recommended!
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We received very professsional service from New Perspective Designs! Will definitely … More recommend them.We are very satisfied with our company logo
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I cannot recommend this company strongly enough! If you are still shopping around … More for a web designer & manager, look no further. You have found the best. Most happy customer.
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I have been working with the New Perspective Design team for a few months now, and … More i am extremely happy with the work that they do!Their attention to detail on every task and amazing creativity has lead to increased brand awareness and sales in my company.
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Thank you for excellent service and a beautiful end product.New Perspective design … More did our Company profile.We were so impressed with their service and professional product.I highly recommend them.What a pleasure to deal with Aimee.
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We are honestly blown away with the website you brought to life for us and can't … More thank you enough! The timeliness and accommodation of our requests with explanations was also very helpful. We will be using your services again as we grow this website and platform!
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Thank you so much to Juan and his team at New Perspective Design for their patience … More and endurance with me in the process of getting to a finished product that I am very happy with and for doing such a great job on my website!
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Juan and Aimee have exceeded my expectations in every way possible. They have been … More fantastic co-collaborators and I consider them an integral part of my business. I cannot recommend them, and NPD highly enough!
Web Design FAQ
What is website design, and why is it important for my business in South Africa?
Website design is the process of creating and designing the layout, content, and visual elements of a website. A well-designed website is essential for businesses in South Africa to establish an online presence, attract potential customers, and build credibility in their respective industries.
How do I find a good website designer in South Africa?
You can find a good website designer in South Africa by doing some research and checking their portfolio and client testimonials. You can also ask for referrals from other business owners or industry professionals.
How much does website design cost in South Africa?
The cost of website design in South Africa can vary depending on the complexity of the project, the features and functionality required, and the level of customization needed. It’s best to get a quote from a website designer based on your specific needs. See our afforable website packages.
What kind of website design services do you offer in South Africa?
We offer a variety of website design services in South Africa, including custom website design, website development, content management systems, e-commerce design, mobile-friendly design, and website maintenance and support.
Can you help me with search engine optimization (SEO) for my website in South Africa?
Yes, we offer SEO services in South Africa to help your website rank higher in search engine results pages (SERPs), increase organic traffic, and improve your online visibility and credibility.
How long does it take to design and develop a website in South Africa?
The timeline for website design and development in South Africa can vary depending on the complexity of the project and the client’s specific needs. However, we typically aim to complete projects within 4-6 weeks.
Do you provide website hosting and domain registration services in South Africa?
Yes, we offer website hosting and domain registration services in South Africa to provide our clients with a complete website solution.
How can I maintain and update my website after it's launched in South Africa?
We provide website maintenance and support services in South Africa to help our clients keep their websites up-to-date and secure. We also offer training and support to help you manage your website content and make updates as needed.
How long does it take to design and develop a website in South Africa?
The timeline for website design and development in South Africa can vary depending on the complexity of the project and the client’s specific needs. However, we typically aim to complete projects within 4-6 weeks.
What is your process for website design and development in South Africa?
Step One: Getting to Know Your Business
To build a website that aligns with your business goals and needs we start our process with a consultation, telephonically, via Zoom, or in-person.
This helps us establish what you wish for your website to achieve.
Depending on your requirements we may do website audits, and assess your competitor’s website, marketing strategies, and market research on your industry.
Following our discussion, we will have an understanding of the scope of your project and provide a proposal or website quote that is accurate and in line with your needs.
Step Two: Gathering Website Content
After the scope of the website project has been agreed upon, the client must pay a 50% deposit.
New Perspective Design then builds a content request folder, this folder is tailor-made to the information we require, determined by the website audits, competitor website assessments, marketing strategies, and market research conducted.
The content request folder is shared via Google Drive and will allow you to upload images, text, videos, and other vital information to build your website. It’s important to consider the timelines provided for the provision of content, usually 30 days (Please note, any delays in content provision may affect the project timeline). You should also ensure that your text images and videos are of high quality. New Perspective Design does offer content writing services, photography, and videography services should you require them.
We can also assist in guiding what type of content you should gather for your website.
Step Three: Developing the Wireframe/Prototype
Once the content request folder is complete and updated with information New Perspective Design will start with its design processes.
We first prepare your images and text for usage on a website and then create a PDF or PSD layout. This will allow you to see the structure and layout of your website. This will be sent to you for an initial review to ensure the website design aligns with your business and brand image.
At the same time, our website developers start with creating a wireframe. The wireframe will allow us to focus on website functionality. This website wireframe will be produced on one of our local servers or a local host by our website developers. It is essential to allow us to test that functions like online shopping, API usage, and more are working as expected.
After we have completed the wireframe/prototype and have approval of the PDF layout, we will insert the images and content into the wireframe.
Once these have been combined we have your first working website prototype ready and will, if it is deployed on a local server, deploy it on a test server, where we perform live testing of the website across different browsers and devices. This is also where you’ll have the opportunity to review the website designs in full and provide feedback, ensuring the final product closely aligns with your goals. Our review process allows for two revision rounds. Once complete, we are ready to go live.
Step Four: Website Goes Live
Depending on the agreement, our last step is to release the website and make it live. This requires full payment of the balance due.
Before we make your website live to the public, we implement a robust web application firewall.
With the release, we deploy the website to your server, set up emails, integrate with Google Analytics and Google Search Console, and make sure your site sitemap is submitted to Google. Other basic on-page Search engine optimizations are also performed. Depending on your contract, we may perform other tasks such as digital marketing, extensive SEO, Social media marketing, PPC Google Ads Advertising, and associated integrations such as Google Tag Manager, and Google index API. Many of these integrations will have been prepared in the prototyping step.
Upon successful deployment, we will guide you through the new features of your website, ensuring you are fully conversant with its functionality.
Step Five: Analysis, Data Collection, Maintenance, and Support
Depending on your contract, we perform all maintenance on the website and its server. This includes content updates, security monitoring updates, ensuring website uptime, and ensuring compatibility of the website’s original code with new releases of its programming languages version releases.
The data collected from your website will aid future decisions about new functions, product or service offerings, or changes to the website’s look and feel. Access to this data will be provided to you via invitations to your Google Analytics and Google Search Console dashboards.
All other credentials such as email SMTP settings, website backend logins, and server cPanel logins are provided to the client. This allows you to have full control over your website and server. Should you be unhappy with our services, you may freely transition to another provider. We are confident in the value we provide.
Training and support for updating your website will also be provided in the form of videos.
Should we have a contract to perform digital marketing or ongoing SEO, this data will also be shared with you monthly with insights on possible improvements for click-through rates, conversions, and sales funnel optimizations.
