Johannesburg

Business website design in Johannesburg

18dev is a Johannesburg-based technology company on Corlett Drive. We design and build custom business websites for companies across Sandton, Rosebank, Fourways, Midrand and greater Gauteng. From R12,000, fixed scope, quoted in writing.

Why it matters

A Johannesburg website needs Johannesburg thinking

A generic website built on a global template does not speak to a Johannesburg client. The messaging, the pricing, the trust signals and the search visibility all need to be grounded in the local market.

18dev builds business websites for Johannesburg companies that want to be found by local clients, understood clearly, and contacted with confidence. We design around your service, your audience and your commercial goal — not a template.

Our approach

Built for the Johannesburg market

01

Local knowledge, real results

We work with Johannesburg businesses daily — from Sandton professional services to Fourways retail to Midrand B2B companies. We understand the local commercial landscape and build websites structured around it.

02

Search visibility for Joburg searches

Most Johannesburg business searches start on Google. We build websites with the technical and content foundations that help Google understand what your business does and where you operate — so local customers can find you.

03

Built for the South African context

Pricing in rands, payment gateways that work locally (PayFast, Peach, Ozow), hosting with low latency for SA users, and content written for a South African audience — not an international template dropped onto a .co.za domain.

Scope

What is included

  • Custom design (not a template)
  • Responsive layout for mobile, tablet and desktop
  • On-page SEO foundations, including local search signals
  • Contact form with spam protection
  • Google Analytics and Search Console setup
  • Google Business Profile guidance
  • SSL and structured data
  • Written brief agreed before build begins

Common questions

Do you design websites for businesses in Johannesburg?
Yes. 18dev is based on Corlett Drive in Johannesburg and works with businesses across Johannesburg, Sandton, Rosebank, Fourways, Midrand and the wider Gauteng region. We can meet in person or manage the project remotely.
How much does a business website cost in Johannesburg?
Business websites start from R12,000 for a custom-designed site with SEO foundations, responsive layout and contact forms. We give a written quote before any work begins — no surprises.
How long does a Johannesburg website project take?
A typical business website takes 4 to 6 weeks from brief to launch. We give a realistic timeline during Discovery before any build work begins.
Is SEO included in the build?
Yes. Every website we build includes on-page SEO foundations: keyword-informed structure, metadata, heading hierarchy, sitemap, and Google Search Console setup. Ongoing SEO is available as a separate monthly service.

Work with 18dev

Based in Johannesburg. Ready to build.

Tell us what the business does and what the site needs to achieve. We will give you an honest assessment and a written quote before any work begins.