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Website questions, answered.

Everything you need to know about our custom websites from R199/month: pricing, what’s included, how it works and what happens if you cancel.

Pricing and payment

How much does a website cost with Wonder Studio?

Our website plans start at R199 per month. There are three plans:

  • Starter: R199/month, up to 3 pages. For when people already know you and you need somewhere to send them.
  • Business: R399/month, up to 10 pages, a blog and your Google Business Profile set up. For when you need new customers to find you.
  • Store: R599/month, a full online shop with cart and checkout.

Compare the plans to see everything each one includes.

What happens to the price after the first year?

After your first 12 months, your monthly fee halves. For example, the Business plan goes from R399 to R200 per month. From then on, your fee covers hosting and basic maintenance.

Can I pay once-off instead of monthly?

Yes. You can pay your first year upfront and get one month free, so you only pay 10 months’ price for 12 months. From month 13 you pay the same half-price monthly fee for hosting and maintenance. See the once-off option.

How do I pay?

Pay securely through PayFast by card, Instant EFT, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Your first payment is your full monthly fee. After that, we email you an invoice on the 1st of every month, and if you order late in the month, the extra days until then are free.

What’s included

What is included in every website plan?

Every plan includes:

  • Your custom-designed website
  • A .co.za domain name
  • Hosting and SSL security
  • Professional business email, like info@yourbusiness.co.za
  • Basic maintenance
  • A logo, if you don’t already have one

All for one monthly fee.

Is SEO included?

Every plan includes basic on-page SEO, so Google can find and understand your site. Business and Store go further and include Google Business Profile setup, which is what puts you on Google Maps when someone searches your trade in your area. No one can honestly guarantee Google rankings, but these are the foundations.

Do I need to supply my own photos?

On the Starter plan, you supply your own images. On every plan, you tell us about your business in a short questionnaire after ordering. If you don’t have good photos or videos, we can create them for you as a separate extra.

How it works

Can I see a design before I pay?

Yes. Request a free homepage preview and we’ll send it to you on WhatsApp within 24 hours (weekdays). There’s no obligation to buy, and spots are limited each week. Get your free preview.

How does the process work?

  1. Choose your plan and place your order.
  2. Fill in a short website questionnaire about your business.
  3. We review it and send you a design mockup.
  4. You approve it or ask for changes.
  5. Once you’re happy, we design and build your full website and launch it.

What if I don’t like the design?

You see it before we build anything. After you order and fill in the questionnaire, we send you a mockup of your website’s design. If you’re not happy with the concept, tell us before you approve it and we’ll refund your first payment in full and cancel your plan.

How long does it take to build my website?

It depends on your plan:

  • Starter: 3 to 4 business days
  • Business: 5 to 7 business days
  • Store: 10 to 14 business days

The time starts once we have all your content, like your images and text.

Where are you based? Do you work outside Johannesburg?

We’re based in Randburg, Johannesburg, and work fully online, so we build websites for businesses anywhere in South Africa. Everything happens over email, WhatsApp and calls, so you never need to visit a studio.

Changes, cancelling and ownership

How many changes can I make?

You approve a design mockup before we build, and then two rounds of changes are included while we build your site. After launch, small updates are covered by basic maintenance. Bigger changes or extra work are billed at our hourly rate.

Can I change or cancel my plan?

Yes, you can cancel anytime. You can manage, change or cancel your plan yourself from your account on our website.

Is there a contract?

No lock-in contract. Your plan runs month to month and you can cancel anytime. Your .co.za domain is registered in your name and stays yours either way.

Do I own my website if I cancel?

You always keep your .co.za domain. Once your total payments reach 12 months of your plan fee, you can keep the website itself too: we give you a backup copy to host elsewhere, and you then arrange your own hosting and maintenance. If you cancel earlier, you can pay the balance up to 12 months to keep it. If you paid your first year once-off, you keep your website after year one.

Other services

Do you also make videos and social media content?

Yes. Alongside websites, we create short-form social media videos, product ads, promotional videos and images for businesses. See our video service or ask us for a quote.

Still have a question?

WhatsApp or call us on 078 316 3270, or email info@wonderstudio.co.za. We’re available Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.