The Real Cost of a Cheap Website

We get it — when you're starting a business, every rand counts. A R500 website template or a friend who "knows computers" seems like a smart move. But here's what that actually costs you.

Lost Credibility

Your website is often the first interaction a potential customer has with your business. A generic, slow, or broken site tells them you're not worth their time. First impressions are formed in 0.05 seconds.

Lost Leads

Cheap websites rarely have proper calls-to-action, contact forms, or conversion-optimised layouts. Every visitor who leaves without contacting you is revenue lost.

Ongoing Headaches

Template websites break. Plugins conflict. Updates cause crashes. You end up spending more time fixing problems than running your business. And when you eventually need a real developer to fix the mess, it costs more than building properly from the start.

The Smart Investment

A professionally built website typically pays for itself within the first few months through increased leads, better credibility, and time saved. It's not an expense — it's your most hardworking employee.

At IT-BURN, our Spark package starts with everything you need to look professional and generate leads. See our packages or get a free quote.