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Web design
A web design company that builds for leads, not likes
Most websites are built to look good, then left to gather dust. We build websites with one job: turning the traffic you already have into qualified leads in your inbox. There is strategy and copy behind every section, not just a pretty layout.
Trusted by service & product businesses across SA and beyond
Why it works
A website that earns its place, not just fills it.
Built to convert
Every layout, headline and call to action is designed around the action you want a visitor to take. We build for a real uplift in your conversion rate, not just a fresh coat of paint.
Fast and mobile-first
Most of your visitors are on a phone. We build fast-loading, mobile-first sites that keep people engaged and keep Google happy.
Search and AI ready
Structured cleanly so you can be found in Google, and increasingly in AI answers, with the technical groundwork for SEO baked in from day one.
Done for you, end to end
Copy, design, build and launch, all handled by us. Your site becomes your hardest-working salesperson while you get on with running the business.
Selected work
Websites we've built, and what they did.
A snapshot of recent projects. We design for the number that matters: qualified leads in the inbox.
Sterling Group
Access hire
Renishaw Hills
Lifestyle estate
Dr Augustine & Parikh
Medical practice
IPC
PVC manufacturer
Berklaw
Legal practice
Gutter Doc
Gutter installation
Everything we handle
One team, the whole job done.
No juggling freelancers or briefing five suppliers. We handle the whole job end to end, so you can get back to your business.
Get a free website assessment- Conversion-focused design and layout
- Sales copy that does the selling
- Fast, mobile-first build
- On-page SEO foundations
- Lead capture and tracking set up
- Hosting and maintenance (optional)
How it works
A clear path from brief to launch.
01
Goal and quote
We start with the end in mind: what the site needs to achieve and how we will measure it. You get a clear quote up front, no surprises.
02
Content and copy
We gather what we need from you, then write copy designed to convert. You approve the direction before anything gets designed.
03
Design and approval
We design your homepage first and send it for sign-off, so you see the look and feel before we build out the rest.
04
Build and launch
We build the full site, wire up lead capture and tracking, and launch. Most projects go live in around four weeks.
Reviews
60+ five-star reviews. Earned, not bought.
5.0 average on Google
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Real people
You deal with the team doing the work.
We're a small, senior team that has grown The Weblab since 2009 using the very strategies we run for our clients. No account managers reading off a script, you talk to the people building your site.
That's also why we turn down work we can't move the needle on. Your growth is the only thing we're measured on.
Scott · Founder, The Weblab
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Still not sure? Ask us directly. We reply within one business day.
How much does a website cost?
It depends on what the site needs to do and how many pages it has. Websites are a once-off project, priced to the scope, and you get a clear quote up front. Entry-level sites start from around R20,000, and the best next step is a quick conversation about your goals so we can put real numbers to it.
Do I need to provide the copy?
No. You give us the raw information about your business, the things only you know, and we shape it into copy that converts. We can write light, easy-to-read copy or hard-hitting sales copy depending on your goals and budget.
What about images?
Professional photography always works best, and we can arrange a shoot. If that is not an option, we will source high-quality stock images so your site still looks the part.
How long does it take?
Most sites are designed and live in around four weeks. Week one is content, week two is the homepage design and feel, and the following weeks are the rest of the build, with feedback along the way.
Do I have to be local to work with you?
Not at all. We work with clients across South Africa and internationally over email, calls and video. We are based on the West Coast of the Western Cape.
Will my website rank on Google?
A new site does not rank on its own. We build the technical foundations for SEO, but ranking for competitive terms takes ongoing SEO work, which we are happy to handle as part of a lead-generation retainer.
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Let's build you a website that works
Tell us about your business and what you want the site to do, and we'll get back to you within one business day. Need ongoing leads too? Tick the box and we'll factor it in.