Custom scopeDesigned around what your business actually needs.
Custom websites
Web design
built around
your business.
We design custom websites for South African businesses that need more than a ready-made template. Your site is planned around your content, customers and goals, then built to work properly across phones, tablets and desktops.
Custom web design from
R2,499once off
Responsive designBuilt to adapt across desktop, tablet and mobile.
Clear ownershipYou know what is being built for your business.
Direct supportTalk to us when you need guidance or changes.
Who custom design is for
Your website should fit
the business behind it.
A custom website makes sense when you want more than a standard template. We shape the structure, content and visual direction around what your business needs.
Starting from scratch
You need your first proper business website
You have a business, service or idea ready to present online, but you want the website to feel considered from the beginning.
Refreshing what you have
Your existing website no longer represents you
We can rethink the structure, presentation and user experience while keeping the parts of your website that still work.
Building something more involved
Your website needs to do more than look good
When your business needs multiple pages, enquiries, forms, integrations or a more considered customer journey, custom development gives us room to build around those requirements.
What we can include
More than a pretty homepage.
A good business website needs more than visual polish. We consider the structure, content, responsive behaviour and practical details that help the finished site work for your business.
Planning
A website structure that makes sense
We plan the pages, navigation and content structure around what your visitors need to find and what your business needs them to do.
- Clear page hierarchy
- Practical navigation
- Content organised around your customers
Design & Development
A design made
for your
business
From the overall visual direction to the individual pages, we build a website that reflects your business rather than forcing it into a ready-made layout.
- Custom page layouts
- Responsive design
- Consistent visual system
Content
Help shaping your content
We can help organise and refine the information your website needs so visitors can understand your offering more easily.
Functionality
Useful website features
Forms, enquiries and other practical functionality can be incorporated where they make sense for your website.
Launch
Ready for the next step
We bring the finished website together and prepare it for its move from design into a live website.
Every project is different, so we agree the exact scope with you before the work begins.
Our design approach
Good design has
a job to do.Good design has
a job to do.
We create websites that look distinctive without getting in the way of the people using them.
Clarity
Visitors should quickly understand what you offer and where to go next.
Individuality
Your website should feel like your business, not a slightly modified template.
Practical performance
The design should work across screen sizes and support the functions your business actually needs.
Selected custom work
Websites designed aroundreal businesses.
Every project starts with the business behind the website. Here are a few examples of custom websites built around different products, customers and ways of working.
Product discovery
Responsive experience
Blossom Bloom Fragrances
An online perfume shop designed around product discovery, visual presentation and a straightforward shopping experience.
- Custom-created product imagery
- In-depth product filtering
- Payment gateway setup
KoffyWrapz
A custom website built to showcase turnkey container coffee shops and capture quotation enquiries.
- Custom design
- Quotation lead form
- Business showcase
Fun Divers Zanzibar
A custom website presenting diving packages, destinations and the experience of diving in Zanzibar.
- Diving packages
- Custom diving maps
- Google reviews
Ownership and handover
Built for your business.
Handed over to you.
When your website is ready, you should know what you have, where it lives and how to access it. We keep the handover practical and clear, so you are not left wondering what happens next.
Your website
The completed website is handed over as part of your finished project.
Your domain
Your domain remains an important part of your own online identity and access.
Your access
We explain the relevant access details and next steps when the website is handed over.
Not every website needs custom development
Need something simpler?
If you only need a straightforward one-page presence, our AI Website Builder may be a better fit. If your website needs more structure, content or functionality, custom design gives us room to build around it.
A simpler starting point
AI Website Builder
A practical option when you need a basic one-page website without the scope of a fully custom build.
Explore the AI Website BuilderWhen your website needs more
Custom Web Design
Build around your business with a tailored structure, visual direction and functionality suited to what the website needs to do.
You are hereExplore custom web designBefore we build,let's clear up a few things.
From pricing and content to hosting and ownership, here are some of the questions worth answering before starting a custom website.
Still have a question?How much does custom web design cost?
Custom web design starts from R2,499 once off. The final quotation depends on the pages, content, functionality and other requirements of your website, so we can confirm the scope before work begins.
How do I get a quotation for my website?
Tell us what you need your website to do, what pages or sections you have in mind and any specific functionality you require. We can then review the scope and provide a quotation based on the project rather than asking you to choose from a fixed package.
How long will my website take to build?
The timeline depends on the size and complexity of the project, how quickly content and feedback are provided, and any functionality that needs to be developed. Your expected timeline can be discussed and confirmed as part of the project scope.
Do I need to provide all the content?
You can provide your own text, photographs, product information and other content, and we can work with you to organise it into the website. The exact content requirements will depend on what we are building.
Can I request changes while the website is being built?
Yes. Website projects involve reviewing the work as it develops so that the finished site reflects the agreed direction. The scope and quotation will make the project requirements clear, including how changes are handled.
Do I need PalmHost hosting for a custom website?
Your website needs hosting somewhere to be available online, but ownership of the website does not depend on staying with PalmHost. If you choose PalmHost hosting, we can keep the website, domain and hosting connected and help with the technical setup.
Who owns my website and domain?
You do. Your domain is registered for you, and your website content and supplied assets remain yours. PalmHost can continue hosting and supporting the website, but your ownership does not depend on staying with us.
Can my website be changed or expanded later?
Yes. A website can be updated as your business changes. You can request new pages, content changes, functionality or other improvements when your requirements grow. Larger changes can be reviewed and quoted separately where necessary.
Ready to get started?
Let's build a website around your business.
Tell us what you need your website to do, and we can work through the scope, functionality and design with you before preparing a quotation.
