South African web design & development
Professional Web Designers in South Africa
Durban Website Design builds custom WordPress sites, hand-coded HTML/CSS builds, and CRM-driven software for businesses across South Africa — designed with real strategy behind every pixel, not a recycled template.
Our story
Web Design Built for South African Businesses
Durban Website Design is a South African web design and development studio creating fast, modern, search-optimised websites for businesses across the country. Whether you're based in Durban, Johannesburg, Cape Town or anywhere else in South Africa, we combine clean design with real technical skill to build websites that actually convert visitors into clients.
Every project is scoped around your goals first, then designed and built to match — with clear communication from quote to launch. Professional WordPress and HTML/CSS websites start from R2,500, depending on your scope and requirements, or you can rent a website from R399 per month.
Three ways we build
WordPress, HTML/CSS or Custom Software
We work across two core website disciplines, plus the software that runs behind them. Tell us how you want to run your site and we’ll recommend the right fit.
WordPress development
Update it yourself
Fully custom WordPress website design for clients who want to manage their own content: flexible, editable websites built on solid, secure foundations. We set you up with an easy-to-use editor, and our licensed Oxygen Builder is included while your site is hosted with Squirrel Media.
Quote for WordPressCustom HTML & CSS
Fast and lightweight
Hand-coded HTML & CSS websites for businesses that want maximum speed, control and zero plugin bloat. This website is one. There’s no editor to learn: small changes are a quick request to us, and website updates are R650 per hour.
Quote for HTML/CSSCustom software & CRM workflows
Automate the admin
Beyond websites, we design custom software and CRM workflow automation — from lead capture and client onboarding flows to internal tools that remove repetitive admin from your day. Projects like these are scoped and timelined individually.
Talk about softwareOur work
Recent Website Projects
Real, live websites we’ve designed and built for businesses across South Africa.
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Dream Ceremoniesdreamceremonies.co.za
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CW Biokineticistcwthebio.co.za
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Care Givers SAcaregiverssa.co.za
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Green Touch Wellnessgreentouchwellness.co.za
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Midlands Foodmidlandsfood.co.za
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Roe Constructionroeconstruction.co.za
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Sylvern Bed & Breakfastsylvern.co.za
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The Teal Orchid Spatealorchid.co.za
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Create & Renovatecreateandrenovate.co.za
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Cosmedicocosmedico.co.za
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Durban Wedding DJdurbanweddingdj.co.za
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East Coast Sundeckseastcoastsundecks.co.za
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Machard Holdingsmachardholdings.co.za
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PhotoPrint LABphotoprintlab.co.za
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JDK Labelling Solutionsjdklabellingsolutions.co.za
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Room to Bloom Play Therapyroomtobloom.co.za
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Midlands Photoboothsmidlandsphotobooths.co.za
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Amazing Eventsamazingevents.co.za
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Photobooth Labphotoboothlab.co.za
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KZN Wedding DJkznweddingdj.co.za
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Blue Kiwibluekiwi.co.za
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PC Management Servicespcman.co.za
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Visit Umlalazivisitumlalazi.com
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One On Helyoneonhely.co.za
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Oribi Flying Services Charterofsc.co.za
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Nick Moffitt Physiotherapynmphysio.co.za
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Midlands DJsmidlandsdjs.co.za
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Kildare Cottageskildarecottages.co.za
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Jarryd Sunkel Wedding DJjarrydsunkel.co.za
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Squirrel Mediasquirrelmedia.co.za
Responsive web design
Fully Responsive
Our websites are fully responsive. So is our team.
Your customers find you on whatever they’re holding: a phone in a queue, a tablet on the couch or a wide screen at the office. Every website we design reflows to fit, keeps its text easy to read, makes buttons big enough for a thumb and loads images at the right size for the screen. The iPhone here is showing this website, www.durbanwebsitedesign.co.za, exactly as it looks on a phone.
Responsive doesn’t stop at the code. You deal directly with the people designing your website, and when your business changes, your website changes with it.
Responsive websites
- Layouts built for phones, tablets and desktops
- Readable text and thumb-friendly buttons
- Images sized for every screen, so pages load fast
- WordPress or hand-coded HTML/CSS
A responsive team
- You talk to the people building your website
- Phone or email: real people reply
- Changes when your business needs them
- Durban based, building for clients across South Africa
What you get
Every Website We Build Includes
Fully responsive design
Layouts that work on phones, tablets and desktops alike.
Built to load fast
Lean code and images sized for each screen, so pages appear quickly.
Search-ready structure
Clean headings, titles and page structure so search engines can read your site. No one can promise a Google ranking, and we don’t.
Hosting when you want it
Fast, secure LiteSpeed hosting, email and domains through our sister company, Squirrel Media.
Where we work
Web Designers in Durban, Working Nationwide
We’re based in Durban and build websites for businesses throughout KwaZulu-Natal and the rest of South Africa. A few of the places we’ve built for:
Durban
Cosmedico, Nick Moffitt Physiotherapy, CW Biokineticist, JDK Labelling Solutions, PhotoPrint LAB, East Coast Sundecks, Durban Wedding DJ and PC Management.
Durban North & Umhlanga
Create & Renovate, home renovations in Durban North and Umhlanga.
Amanzimtoti & the South Coast
Room to Bloom Play Therapy, serving Amanzimtoti and the South Coast.
KZN Midlands
Midlands Photobooths, Midlands DJs, Midlands Food and Kildare Cottages in Nottingham Road.
Mtunzini & the North Coast
One On Hely bed and breakfast in Mtunzini, and Visit Umlalazi.
The rest of South Africa
Care Givers SA in Gauteng and Machard Holdings. Distance is no problem: we work by phone, email and WhatsApp.
Reviews
What Our Clients Say
Questions
Website Design Questions
How much does a professional website cost in South Africa?
Our WordPress and HTML/CSS websites start from R2,500, depending on your scope and requirements. If you’d rather not pay upfront, you can rent a website from R399 per month with hosting included. Tell us about your project and we’ll send a quote.
Should I choose WordPress or a custom HTML site?
If you want to edit content yourself day-to-day, WordPress is usually the better fit. If you want the absolute fastest load times and don't need to edit it often, a hand-coded HTML/CSS site is leaner and quicker. We'll recommend the right option for your goals during our first chat.
Do you build custom software and CRM workflows?
Yes. We design custom software and CRM workflow automation, such as lead capture, client onboarding flows and internal tools. Because every business works differently, these projects are scoped, quoted and timelined individually.
Will my website work on mobile phones?
Yes. Every website we design is fully responsive: the layout adapts to phones, tablets and desktops, text stays readable and buttons are easy to tap. The iPhone in the Fully Responsive section shows this website on a phone.
Can you update or redesign my existing website?
Yes. Website updates are charged at R650 per hour. For a full redesign, tell us what you need and we’ll quote you.
Do you only work with Durban businesses?
No. We’re based in Durban, but we design and build websites for businesses right across South Africa, working remotely by phone, email and WhatsApp.
Rent a Website
A Professional Website from R399 per Month
Skip the big upfront bill. We design and build your HTML5 / CSS website, host it on Squirrel Media’s servers and look after it, all for one monthly fee.
New website
Ready for a new website?
Tell us about your business and what you need, and we’ll come back with a straightforward, no-pressure quote.
Get a quoteExisting website
Need changes to your site?
We also update and maintain existing websites, at R650 per hour for website updates.
Request updatesWebsite design work is subject to our Terms & Conditions.