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Web DevelopmentWebsites built to perform.

Fast, accessible, search-ready websites engineered for conversion and measured on Core Web Vitals.

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In short

What is Web Development?

Web development is the design and engineering of a business website or web application. Lulonke builds fast, accessible, search-ready websites engineered for conversion and measured on Google’s Core Web Vitals, with content management, conversion design and safe migration from existing sites for South African businesses.

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Best for
Construction, Professional Services, Retail & E-commerce
What it includes
Performance engineering, Accessible by default, Search-ready architecture, Content management, Conversion design, Migration without loss
Investment
From R5,000 – R45,000
Timeline
2 – 3 Weeks · 3 – 6 Weeks · 6 – 10 Weeks
Where
Based in Johannesburg, working with businesses across South Africa
Modern Web Engineering Stack

Built on Modern Frameworks Engineered for Speed and Conversion

Lightning-fast static and dynamic web experiences built on modern frameworks, TypeScript, and edge networks.

Next.js FrameworkHybrid SSR / SSG & Edge API
React 19Component Architecture
TypeScriptType-Safe Commercial Logic
PostgreSQLScalable Structured Data
Supabase BackendAuth, Database & Storage
Docker ContainersIsolated Build Environments
AWS Cloudfront & S3Global Low-Latency CDN
Stripe PaymentsPCI-DSS Tier 1 Integration
Sub-Second First Contentful Paint100/100 Core Web Vitals TargetFull Code & IP Ownership

The problem

What problems does Web Development solve?

A website that takes thirty seconds to load on a mobile connection is not a website, it is a cost. Most business sites are slow for the same reasons: page builders that ship enormous stylesheets, uncompressed media, and plugins that each add their own JavaScript.

What we do

What our Web Development service includes

Performance engineering

Static rendering, code splitting and image optimisation, with Core Web Vitals treated as a build requirement.

Accessible by default

Semantic markup, keyboard navigation and contrast that meet WCAG 2.2 AA without a retrofit.

Search-ready architecture

Clean URLs, structured data, generated sitemaps and metadata built into the framework.

Content management

Editing interfaces your team can actually use, without the ability to break the layout.

Conversion design

Journeys designed around the action the business needs, then tested.

Migration without loss

Redirect mapping and rank protection when replacing an existing site.

How it works

How we deliver Web Development, step by step

  1. 01Audit and architectExisting performance, URL inventory and the structure the new site needs.
  2. 02Design the systemComponents and tokens rather than page-by-page mockups, so the site stays consistent as it grows.
  3. 03Build and measureDevelopment against performance and accessibility budgets, checked continuously.
  4. 04Launch and protectRedirects verified, rankings monitored, and issues caught in the first fortnight.

Proof

Where we have delivered Web Development

Ekashop

The township marketplace.

A multi-sided marketplace unifying spaza shops, township kitchens, liquor outlets and local apparel brands with delivery drivers and buyers — inventory, logistics and payments in one system.

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Investment & Scoping

Web Development pricing and timelines in South Africa

Category A • Transparent Starting Benchmarks

Web Platforms & Digital Storefronts

Engineered for sub-second mobile performance across South African networks with complete source code ownership.

Brochure Site

R5,000 – R45,000
One-off
Timeline: 2 – 3 Weeks

Clean, high-performance web presence for service firms establishing verified credibility.

  • 4–8 Bespoke page templates
  • Responsive Next.js / TypeScript architecture
  • Core Web Vitals mobile optimization
  • Integrated contact & lead capture forms
  • Search Console & Analytics telemetry
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Custom Business Web App

R45,000 – R150,000
One-off
Timeline: 3 – 6 Weeks

Multi-template digital platform with bespoke design system and marketing integrations.

  • 10–25 Custom page layouts & components
  • Headless CMS for seamless team editing
  • CRM lead routing & webhook automations
  • Technical SEO & schema structured data
  • Sub-second First Contentful Paint (FCP)
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Headless E-Commerce

R80,000 – R350,000+
One-off
Timeline: 6 – 10 Weeks

Decoupled storefront with sub-second checkout, local payment gateways, and inventory sync.

  • Next.js Commerce frontend + API backend
  • Ozow, PayFast, Payflex & Capitec Pay rails
  • Automated inventory & courier webhooks
  • Server-Side Conversion API (CAPI) tracking
  • Dynamic cart abandonment recovery funnels
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Related

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Applications your business runs on.

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Cloud Solutions

Scalable, secure, and cost-optimized cloud infrastructure.

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Further reading

Guides on Web Development

Questions

Web Development: frequently asked questions

What does a website cost?

It depends on scope, integrations and content volume. We scope in stages so you see a real number before committing to the full build rather than after.

Do you work with WordPress?

Where it fits. For content-heavy sites with non-technical editors it can be the right answer. For performance-critical or application-like sites we usually recommend a modern framework instead.

Will we be able to edit it ourselves?

Yes. Content is separated from code, and editors get an interface scoped to what should be editable.

Next step

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