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Based in Jeffreys Bay · Serving All of SA

CraftConnect SA

Professional websites & digital enablement
built for South African small businesses and start-ups.

You built your business on hard work and real relationships.
Now let's make sure the online world knows you exist too.

R750
Websites From
7–10
Days to Go Live
R1,200
Retainer From/Month
All 9
Provinces Served

Digital should be within reach for
every South African business.

We use the same AI-powered tools that large agencies use - and we pass that efficiency directly to you. The result? Premium-looking results at prices that actually make sense for where your business is right now.

No hidden fees. Clear, fixed pricing at every tier - so you can plan your finances without surprises.
Built for WhatsApp-first businesses. We understand how SA businesses actually communicate. Your WhatsApp Business profile is treated as seriously as your website.
You own everything, always. Your content, your logins, your brand assets. We set it up and hand it over - fully yours. Note: CCSA holds the right to use work provided as part of their business portfolio.

About the Founder

Julius Maritz — Founder of CraftConnect SA, based in Jeffreys Bay, Eastern Cape

Julius Maritz built CraftConnect SA on a single belief: technology should work for people — not the other way around. Before the agency, Julius spent years teaching computer literacy to South Africans who needed it most — first-time device users, school learners, small business owners finding their feet. That experience taught him something most digital agencies miss: the biggest barrier isn't the technology. It's the gap between what's possible and what people actually feel confident using. That same thread runs through everything he's done — hardware, networking, consulting, repair, training. Not a collection of different careers, but the same question asked in different rooms: how do we make this actually work for the person in front of us? CraftConnect SA is the answer to that question, built specifically for South Africa's micro and small businesses — the bakery in Jeffreys Bay, the contractor in Pretoria, the therapist in Cape Town — all trying to show up online in a way that feels true to who they are, without being held hostage by complexity or cost. Julius is based in Jeffreys Bay, Eastern Cape. His clients are everywhere..

Jeffreys Bay, EC All 9 Provinces Human-First Tech Passionate

Everything your business needs to grow online -
in one place.

Two Service Lines. One Partner. We handle your digital foundation end-to-end.

01

Digital Enablement Core

The foundation every SA business needs - brand identity, social media presence, Google visibility, and WhatsApp optimisation. Set up once, maintained monthly.

  • Brand foundation package (logo, colours, fonts, Canva templates)
  • Instagram & Facebook setup + optimisation
  • Google Business Profile setup & monthly posts
  • WhatsApp Business optimisation
  • Monthly social content: 8 posts + 4 GBP posts
Setup: R3,500 once-off · Retainer: R1,200/month
See what's included →
02

Web Development & Hosting

Mobile-responsive, SSL-secured websites built to rank on Google - from simple starter sites to full multi-page professional platforms. Hosted locally on South African servers.

  • Essential sites from R750 - perfect for getting started
  • Professional sites from R2,500 - full multi-page builds
  • Premium sites from R4,500 - advanced features & integrations
  • Hosting: R275/month · Domain: R99/year (.co.za)
  • Free SSL · NVMe SSD servers · 99.9% uptime guarantee
Websites from R750 · Hosting from R275/month
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We're not an agency.
We're your digital partner.

No big agency overheads. No confusing tech jargon. Just a focused SA partner that genuinely wants your business to win online.

AI-Powered. Human-Delivered.

We use advanced AI tools to work faster and smarter - and pass those savings directly to you. But you always deal with a real person who knows your business.

Built for South Africa. Not copy-pasted from abroad.

WhatsApp-first culture, .co.za domains, local payment gateways, and SA-specific Google SEO. We don't adapt overseas playbooks - we build strategies that work in the real SA market.

Premium aesthetics. Micro business prices.

Our websites look like R5,000 agency builds. Some start at R750. That's not a typo - it's what AI-powered efficiency makes possible.

One partner. Everything handled.

Website, hosting, social media, Google profile, WhatsApp - all from one person who understands your whole business picture. No juggling vendors.

Fast turnaround. Real-world timelines.

Most setups are live within 7–10 business days from when you send us your assets. We respect your time and know you needed your digital presence yesterday.

Warm, non-technical support.

No confusing tech jargon. No condescension. Just clear explanations, friendly check-in calls, and someone who genuinely wants your business to win.

Honest pricing. Premium results.
Built for real SA budgets.

No surprises. No hidden fees. Just clear, fair prices that let you plan ahead.

All prices in ZAR  ·  Web packages include Free SSL, LiteSpeed NVMe hosting & daily off-site backups  ·  Hosting R275/month from month 2

Digital Enablement Core

Your complete digital foundation - professional branding, social media, Google Business Profile, WhatsApp Business, and a content strategy, all in one package.

Once-off Setup Fee
R3,500 once-off
Monthly Retainer: R1,200/month  ·  Premium Support: R1,800/month
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Brand Foundation Package
  • Logo optimisation & colour palette
  • Canva brand kit setup (fonts + colours)
  • 5 social media templates
Social, Google & WhatsApp
  • Instagram Business + Facebook Page setup & optimisation
  • Google Business Profile claim, verify & optimise
  • GBP photos, services, Q&A seeded + review strategy
  • WhatsApp Business profile, catalog & quick reply templates
  • Content strategy foundation (pillars, hashtags & calendar)
Monthly Retainer (R1,200/month)
  • 8 social media posts (Instagram + Facebook + TikTok)
  • 4 Google Business Profile posts
  • WhatsApp Business support & ad-hoc requests
  • 1× 30-min monthly check-in call
  • Premium Support upgrade available: R1,800/month

Core + Essential Web

Everything in Digital Enablement Core, plus a clean 1–3 page professional website. Ideal for businesses that need a credible online home without complexity.

Once-off Setup Fee
R5,000 once-off
Monthly: R1,475/month - retainer + hosting & basic maintenance
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Everything in Core, PLUS
  • 1–3 page professional website
  • Website template tailored to your industry
  • Light customisation: colours, logo, contact info
  • Contact form with email delivery
  • WhatsApp click-to-chat button
  • Google Maps embed
  • Mobile responsive + free SSL certificate
  • Basic SEO (local keywords in meta/H1)
  • 2 revision rounds included (additional at R375/hr)
Hosted on secure CraftConnect SA servers
  • Included in R1,475/month retainer from month 2
  • LiteSpeed NVMe SSD · Free SSL · DDoS Protection
  • Daily off-site backups (Acronis) · 99.9% uptime guarantee
  • Domain registration R99/year (.co.za, passed at cost)

Core + Professional Web

A fully-featured custom business website with booking calendars, payment gateway, social feed embeds, and enhanced SEO - perfect for growing businesses.

Once-off Setup Fee
R7,000 once-off
Monthly: R1,475/month - retainer + hosting & basic maintenance
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Everything in Essential, PLUS
  • 5–7 pages (Home, About, Services, Gallery, Testimonials, Contact, FAQ)
  • Custom colour scheme & font pairing adjustments
  • Custom graphics and client-supplied images
  • Payment gateway (Yoco/PayFast)
  • Social media feed embed
  • Email capture (MailChimp/Brevo)
  • Live chat (Tawk.to)
  • Google Analytics setup
  • Local schema markup + keyword-optimised content
  • 3 revision rounds (additional at R375/hr)

Core + Premium Web

A fully custom, art-directed website with e-commerce, advanced SEO, and scroll animations. Your competitors will wonder how you afforded it.

Once-off Setup Fee
R10,000 once-off
Monthly: R1,475/month - retainer + hosting & basic maintenance
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Everything in Professional, PLUS
  • Fully custom design - no templates used
  • 10+ pages with art-directed, uniquely composed layouts
  • Custom graphics and client-supplied images
  • E-commerce: product catalogue (10 items)
  • Shopping cart + checkout (Yoco/PayFast/Shopify Lite)
  • Multi-step forms & custom calculators
  • Scroll animations (AOS/GSAP)
  • Competitor analysis + full keyword strategy
  • Review schema + sitemap.xml + robots.txt
  • Lighthouse performance score 90+
  • 3 revision rounds (additional at R375/hr)

Web Only

Website development and hosting without the Digital Enablement retainer. Choose your tier based on complexity - all include hosting and basic maintenance.

Once-off Setup Fee
R750 – R8,000 depending on tier
Monthly: R275/month - hosting & basic maintenance (from month 2)
WEBSITE TIERS
Essential (R750 – R2,000 · 1–3 pages)
  • Basic: R750 - ideal for landing pages
  • Standard: R1,500 - 1–3 pages with content
  • Enhanced: R2,000 - polished 1–3 page site
  • 2 revision rounds included
Professional (R2,500 – R4,000 · 5–7 pages)
  • Basic: R2,500 - custom 5–7 page site
  • Standard: R3,200 - with integrations
  • Enhanced: R4,000 - full-featured build
  • 3 revision rounds included
Premium (R4,500 – R8,000 · 10+ pages)
  • Basic: R4,500 - large custom site
  • Standard: R6,200 - e-commerce ready
  • Enhanced: R8,000 - full bespoke build
  • 3 revision rounds included
All Web Tiers Include
  • Hosted on CraftConnect SA secure servers, at R275/month for hosting and basic maintenance
  • Free SSL · LiteSpeed NVMe SSD · DDoS Protection · Daily off-site backups (Acronis)
  • Mobile responsive design
  • Domain registration R99/year (.co.za)
  • Add-ons & custom work quoted at R375/hour

From 'hello' to live online
in 7–10 business days.

We've built a workflow that gets your business live faster - with less back-and-forth and zero tech jargon.

01

We Have a Chat

Book a free 30-minute discovery call in person, via WhatsApp or Zoom. We listen first - no jargon, no hard sell. Just a real conversation about your business and what you actually need.

02

You Get a Tailored Quote

Within 2 business days, we send a clear, itemised quote with no hidden fees. You choose your package, sign the agreement, and pay your deposit. Simple.

03

We Build & You Review

You provide your assets - photos, logo, business info. We get to work. You review the draft and give feedback. Essential packages include 2 revision rounds; Professional and Premium include 3.

04

You Go Live & We Stay Beside You

Your site launches. Your profiles go live. Then, if you're on a retainer, we handle your ongoing content every single month so you can focus on running your business.

Brand Foundation
Logo · Colours · Templates
Social Presence
Instagram · Facebook · TikTok
Local Discovery
Google Business Profile · Maps
WhatsApp Business
Catalog · Quick Replies · Automation
Website (Optional Add-on)
Essential · Professional · Premium

The digital foundation your business deserves

Digital enablement means giving your SA business everything it needs to be found, trusted, and chosen online - without the complexity and cost of traditional agencies.

We start with your brand, build your social presence, put you on Google Maps, activate WhatsApp as a business tool, and give you a content plan that's actually usable.

Add a website on top and you've got a complete digital system that works while you work. No tech skills required - we handle everything.

No Tech Skills Needed SA-Focused Affordable Pricing Done-For-You Ongoing Support WhatsApp-First

Got Questions?
We've got Answers!


Ask Us Directly on WhatsApp →
A website from CraftConnect SA starts at R750 for a basic Essential site. A Professional multi-page site will cost you between R2,500 and R4,000, and a Premium site with advanced features ranges from R4,500 to R8,000. Monthly hosting and basic maintenance is R275/month, and a .co.za domain is R99/year - which will be added onto your site setup fee.
CraftConnect SA's typical website turnaround is 7–10 business days from when we receive your assets (photos, logo, business information). Essential sites are often completed faster. The timeline depends on how quickly you can provide your content - we start building the moment we have what we need!
Not at all - that's exactly why CraftConnect SA exists. We work with business owners who have never set up a website, social media profile, or Google listing before. We handle everything in plain language, guide you step-by-step, and never assume technical knowledge. If you can send a WhatsApp message, you can work with us.
Digital Enablement is the process of setting up and optimising all the digital touchpoints a business needs to be found and trusted online - your brand identity, social media profiles (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube etc.), Google Business Profile, and WhatsApp Business. It's ideal for businesses that have been operating offline or with a minimal digital presence and want to get properly set up, fast.
No - CraftConnect SA serves clients across all of South Africa. We're based in Jeffreys Bay, Eastern Cape, but all our services are delivered remotely via WhatsApp, email, and video call. We've built our workflow specifically for remote delivery, so your location anywhere in South Africa is never a barrier.
Yes - fully and completely. Once final payment is made, all logins, content, logo files, Canva brand kits, and your website are 100% yours. CraftConnect SA retains no ownership over anything created specifically for your business. You're never locked in. Note: CCSA holds the right to use all work provided to client as part of their business portfolio.
Yes. The monthly retainer and hosting plan can be cancelled with 30 days' written notice. There are no lock-in contracts or early termination fees. If you cancel, all content created up to that point is delivered to you, and all account access is transferred to you.
CraftConnect SA invoices via Yoco, which accepts all major South African debit and credit cards. Payment is required as a 65% deposit before work begins, with the remaining 35% due before handover/launch.
DIY platforms like Wix and Squarespace can work - but they require time, design skill, and ongoing management. CraftConnect SA builds you a custom-designed, SEO-optimised site hosted on fast SA servers, with your .co.za domain, free SSL, and a local expert managing it. We also integrate your digital presence end-to-end - website, Google, WhatsApp, and social - so everything works together from day one.
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