WordPress Development

WordPress websites
built to grow
businesses.

RD Digital designs and develops WordPress websites for South African businesses that need more than a brochure website.

Generate leads. Build trust and credibility. Support long-term growth.
Website Performance● Active
98%
Mobile Score
<2s
Load Time
SSL
Secured
SEO Structure
92%
Page Speed
96%
Accessibility
88%
Conversions
84%
WordPress Divi WooCommerce Gravity Forms Analytics Hostlynx
Who We Build For

Who our WordPress websites are built for

We work with South African businesses across industries that need websites built for business growth — not just online presence.

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Small Businesses

Businesses moving beyond word-of-mouth who need a professional online presence that generates enquiries and builds trust with new customers.

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Consultants & Professionals

Individual consultants, coaches and specialists who need authority-building websites that position their expertise and convert visitors into enquiries.

Medical Businesses

Practices, specialists and medical service providers who need professional, compliant websites with booking systems, secure forms and credibility-first design.

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Construction Companies

Builders, contractors and trades businesses who need to showcase projects, generate quote requests and build trust before clients even pick up the phone.

Travel & Tourism Companies

Tour operators, guesthouses and experience businesses who need visually strong, booking-ready websites that convert international and domestic visitors.

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Growing Brands

Ambitious brands at a growth stage who need technical infrastructure — not just a website — to support lead generation, marketing and long-term scaling.

Every Project Includes

What's included in every WordPress build

Every website we deliver is built to a consistent standard. Not a templated shortcut — a complete, launch-ready system.

Custom design
Mobile responsiveness
SEO structure
Gravity Forms
Contact & quote forms
Tracking setup
Performance optimisation
Hosting setup
Analytics integration
Security basics
Launch support
Content editing access
Project Checklist
Design & layoutIncluded
Mobile optimisationIncluded
SEO foundationsIncluded
Lead capture formsIncluded
Analytics & trackingIncluded
Security & SSLIncluded
Launch handoverIncluded
Built To Perform

WordPress that actually performs

Every site we build is structured around business outcomes — not just a good-looking design that sits idle.

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Lead Generation

Forms, landing pages and clear CTAs structured to turn visitors into enquiries — not just display information.

Fast Loading

Optimised images, clean code and managed hosting keep your site fast across mobile and desktop in South Africa.

Easy Editing

Built on Divi with intuitive editing so your team can update content without needing a developer every time.

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SEO Foundations

Technical SEO structure, proper schema, meta tags and site architecture built in from day one.

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Long-Term Scalability

WordPress grows with your business. Add ecommerce, bookings, automations and marketing tools as you scale.

Infrastructure Thinking

A website should become infrastructure.
Not a once-off expense.

Most businesses outgrow their website within 2–3 years because it was built as a one-time project rather than a foundation. We build sites with expansion in mind — so your investment compounds over time instead of needing a rebuild every few years.

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Integrates with your toolsCRM, email marketing, payment gateways, automations.
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Maintained and supportedOngoing support plans keep the site healthy after launch.
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Improves over timeRegular updates, improvements and new content without starting over.
Our Approach

How we take a project from quote to launch

A structured process that keeps projects on track and delivers predictable outcomes for every client.

01
Discover

We review your quote request, understand your goals and assess what the site needs to achieve.

02
Plan

We define scope, sitemap, page structure and the technical requirements before any design begins.

03
Design

We design the site to match your brand and conversion goals — reviewed and approved before development.

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Build

Full WordPress development including all pages, forms, integrations and performance optimisation.

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Launch

Pre-launch testing, DNS handover, SSL confirmation and final checks before going live.

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Support

Ongoing maintenance, hosting and support to keep your site fast, secure and improving over time.

Business Outcomes

What business owners typically need from a website

Not every website solves the same problem. Here are the outcomes we most commonly help clients achieve.

Common need
"We need more enquiries coming through the site"

We structure pages around conversion — clear value statements, strategic CTAs and forms that are easy to complete on mobile. Your site should be generating leads, not just sitting online.

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Common need
"We need credibility before clients even call us"

A well-designed, fast-loading site builds trust before you speak to a prospect. We design for credibility — brand consistency, professional layout and content structure that positions you as the right choice.

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Common need
"We need online bookings to reduce admin"

We integrate booking systems, enquiry forms and automated follow-up so your site handles the first step of the sales process — without your team doing it manually every time.

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Common need
"We need ecommerce capability in the future"

We build sites that can expand into WooCommerce without a rebuild. If selling online is in your growth plan, we account for it from the beginning — so the transition is seamless when the time comes.

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Common need
"We need someone to maintain it after launch"

Most of our clients stay on a monthly maintenance plan after launch. We take care of updates, security, backups and performance — so you don't have to think about the technical side.

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Common need
"We need to update content ourselves"

We build on Divi so your team can update pages, images, text and blog content without needing a developer. We also provide a brief handover so you know exactly how to manage your site after launch.

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Ongoing Support

A website launch is the start.
Not the end.

WordPress sites require regular updates, security monitoring, backups and performance maintenance to remain fast and secure. Without ongoing care, a site becomes vulnerable — and quickly falls behind.

Most of our clients move onto a monthly support plan after launch. It's not an upsell — it's the responsible way to run a WordPress site.

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Managed Hosting
Fast, South African-based hosting via Hostlynx with cPanel access, uptime monitoring and daily backups.
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WordPress Maintenance
Plugin updates, theme updates, WordPress core updates and conflict resolution handled monthly.
Content Updates
Minor text, image and page content changes included in support plans — no waiting for developer availability.
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Security & Backups
Malware scanning, security hardening and scheduled backups so your site can be restored quickly if needed.
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Priority Support
Direct access via WhatsApp and email for issues, questions and technical assistance on an ongoing basis.
Support & Hosting Plans
Monthly plans included after project launch
Hosting OnlyFrom R350/mo
Managed hostingSSLBackupsEmail
Maintenance EssentialsFrom R1,200/mo
HostingUpdatesSecuritySupport
Growth SupportFrom R2,500/mo
Everything includedContent updatesPriorityDev hours
Platform Comparison

Why WordPress

WordPress powers over 40% of the web for good reason. It's not the only option — but for businesses that need ownership, flexibility and long-term scalability, it's consistently the right choice.

Alternative
Website Builders
(Wix, Squarespace, Weebly)
Good for simple brochure sites
Monthly fees you pay forever
Limited design customisation
You don't own the platform
Weak SEO ceiling
Hard to migrate later
Alternative
Premium Templates
(ThemeForest, Envato)
Lower upfront cost
Heavily bloated code
Generic appearance
Difficult to customise properly
Plugin conflicts common
Poor performance by default
Alternative
Fully Custom
(Bespoke CMS, React, Laravel)
Maximum flexibility
Very high development cost
Long development timelines
Dependent on original developer
High ongoing maintenance cost
We offer this for complex systems
Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

How much does a WordPress website cost?+
WordPress website projects with RD Digital typically start from R8,000 for straightforward informational sites and R18,000+ for WooCommerce, custom functionality or larger multi-page builds. We provide a detailed proposal after reviewing your quote request — no generic packages and no surprise invoices.
How long does a website project take?+
Typical timelines are 3–5 weeks for a standard WordPress website and 5–8 weeks for WooCommerce or custom builds. Timeline depends on project scope and how quickly content and review feedback are provided by your team. We outline timelines clearly in every proposal.
Can you redesign my existing WordPress site?+
Yes — we handle redesigns, rebuilds and improvements to existing WordPress and WooCommerce sites. We'll assess your current site, advise on what can be retained and what should be rebuilt, and recommend the most cost-effective approach.
Do you offer hosting?+
Yes — we provide managed WordPress hosting via Hostlynx, a South African hosting provider. Our hosting plans include cPanel, daily backups, SSL, email accounts and uptime monitoring. We can also configure hosting on your existing provider if preferred.
Do you maintain websites after launch?+
Yes — we offer monthly maintenance plans starting from R1,200/month that cover WordPress updates, plugin maintenance, security monitoring, backups and priority support. Most of our clients move onto a plan after launch to keep their site fast and secure.
Will I be able to edit the content myself?+
Yes. We build on Divi which gives you a visual, user-friendly editing interface for updating text, images, pages and blog content. We include a brief handover at launch so your team knows how to manage the site confidently without needing a developer for routine updates.
The Bigger Picture

Good websites support business growth.

The right website should help generate leads, build credibility and remain easy to improve over time. It's not a finished product — it's a business tool that should get more effective as your business grows.