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Small business website development, what does it cost?

How much does it cost to build a website for your small business?

Are you starting a new business and need a website? Or is it time for a refresh on your current site? You’re probably here because you want to know what building a small business website will cost. We get it—you need answers! While we can’t give you an exact figure, we can help you understandRead more

a website is an essential investment for small and micro businesses.

Why every small business needs a website

Solopreneurs. Mompreneuers. Mom-and-pop shops. One-man bands. Man-with-a-van-with-a-plan. Call them what you like, small and micro enterprises are important to our economy. They create jobs, drive innovation and foster growth. But to grow, these businesses need to market their products and services. A website is a critical tool to make this happen. It’s like having aRead more

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Which is better: SEO or Google Ads?

There’s a common misconception that simply having a website is enough to attract visitors and customers. That it’s something that can be created and then left alone.   In reality, though, if you’re looking to grow your client base and improve revenue, building a website is just the first step in creating an online presence.  ToRead more

Marketers are questioning the impact that ChatGPT will have on the industry.

ChatGPT: Marketing experts weigh in on the impact of the AI chatbot

“The Robots are Here”. Digital entrepreneur Brian Clark summed it up perfectly in the subject line of his newsletter about ChatGPT, a generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot that enables users to simulate human-like conversations with an AI application. As one of the hottest trending tools in the digital space right now, business owners and marketersRead more

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PHP 8 upgrade: We answer all your questions

What is PHP? PHP is a popular general-purpose scripting language that is especially suited to web development. About 77% of all active websites on the internet use PHP. All WordPress website sites run on PHP. PHP versions have a lifecycle of about three years, after which they are no longer supported. How do I knowRead more

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POPI Act: Is your website compliant?

South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act affects how you, as a website owner, may use cookies and track visitors online. If your website, company or organisation is located in South Africa and you process personal information, you are legally obliged to comply with the new regulations. Moreover, if your website is not located inRead more

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Why Google reviews matter (plus 5 easy ways to get them)

Google reviews matter to your business. Perhaps more than you realise. Did you know, for example, that Google factors reviews into its local ranking algorithm? So while good reviews on Google improve your reputation, they also help you get an edge over your competitors in local search rankings. The Google My Business website says: ”MoreRead more

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How to add a new post to your WordPress website in 7 easy steps

The great thing about a website that’s built on a Content Management System (CMS) is that it’s nimble. It uses software to help you create, edit and publish content without having to know how to code – or even how coding works. More than half of all websites are built using a CMS. One ofRead more

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Website builders: Why DIY is NOT your best option

“Build a stunning website in 10 minutes”. The link jumped out at me from the Google Ad. Stunning? In 10 minutes? It takes me longer than that to brew a decent cup of coffee. Let alone build a website, stunning or not. If you’ve decided that it’s time to develop a new website or revampRead more

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Covid-19: New rules for .za websites

According to government regulations published yesterday, all websites that end in “.za” are required to link to the health department’s Covid-19 portal. Clause 5.1.4 of the regulations contained in a government gazette, which have been issued in terms of the Disaster Management Act, state: “All Internet sites operating within the .zaDNA top-level domain must haveRead more