Business Website Design & WordPress Developers in Cape Town & Johannesburg
A WordPress development company and business website design agency, serving South African businesses for 25 years.
WordPress sites built for Lindt, ENTIN Insurance Brokers and DDT Projects. 25+ years | Johannesburg and Cape Town | Custom design, no templates
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Netgen is a Cape Town and Johannesburg web design and development company specialising in WordPress. We design and build custom websites tailored to South African businesses, from custom themes to complex WooCommerce platforms, combining 25 years of experience with performance-driven development to deliver websites that grow with your business.
As a full-service web design and development agency, we build everything from business websites and ecommerce stores to custom WordPress and WooCommerce platforms. Whether you need a website developer in Cape Town or Johannesburg or a complete ecommerce website development partner, you get a custom build, not a template.
How to Create a Website for Your Business
There are three real ways to get a business website built. Here's how they compare — and which one fits your stage.
1. DIY Website Builders
Tools: Wix, Squarespace, WordPress.com
Cost: R100–R500/month, forever
Time: A weekend, if you have design sense
Best for: Solo side hustles, personal portfolios, proof-of-concept.
Trade-off: Template-driven. Hard to stand out. You can't fully own the code. SEO and performance capped by the platform.
2. Freelance Developer
Cost: R15,000–R40,000 once-off
Time: 4–8 weeks
Best for: Small businesses with a clear brief and no urgency.
Trade-off: Single point of failure. Freelancers move on, go quiet, or vanish. Hosting, security, and support are your problem after launch.
3. Professional Team (Netgen)
Cost: From R8,500 excl. VAT once-off
Time: 2–12 weeks depending on scope
Best for: Businesses that need a site that grows with them — custom design, own hosting, real support, long-term partnership.
Advantage: 25+ years of WordPress experience, a full team (not one freelancer), you own the code, and we're still here five years later when you need changes.
When it's time to hire a professional team: if your website is how customers find you, if downtime costs you money, or if you want the site built once — properly — instead of rebuilt every two years.
Get a Free Website ConsultationTrusted by leading South African & international businesses
Years
Delivering
LINDT
Planet Fitness
Jonathan Ball Publishers
Much Asphalt
Nichemarket
+Many more
Based in Johannesburg (JHB: 011 781 0480) and Cape Town (CPT: 021 110 0272)
WordPress Development in Cape Town
Cape Town is home to a thriving business and startup ecosystem, and having a professionally built website is essential to stand out in a competitive market. At Netgen, we provide expert WordPress development services in Cape Town, helping businesses create fast, secure, and scalable websites tailored to their needs.
Whether you’re a small business, agency, or growing company, our Cape Town WordPress developers focus on building websites that not only look great but also perform. From custom theme development to advanced functionality and integrations, we ensure your website supports your long-term growth. Looking for reliable WordPress developers in Cape Town? Get in touch with our team to discuss your project.
WordPress Development in Johannesburg
As South Africa’s economic hub, Johannesburg businesses require powerful, reliable websites to compete in a fast-paced environment. Netgen offers professional WordPress development services in Johannesburg, delivering custom-built websites designed for performance, usability, and scalability.
Our team works with businesses across various industries, providing tailored WordPress solutions that align with your goals. Whether you need a new website, a redesign, or ongoing support, our Johannesburg WordPress developers are equipped to deliver high-quality results that drive real business value. Need a trusted WordPress development partner in Johannesburg? Let’s build something that grows your business.
Business Website Design with WordPress
A successful website is more than just functionality; it needs to look professional, engage users, and drive conversions. At Netgen, our professional WordPress web design services focus on creating visually appealing, user-friendly websites that reflect your brand and deliver a seamless experience across all devices.
WordPress Web Design in Cape Town & Johannesburg
Our Cape Town and Johannesburg WordPress web design teams build custom websites for businesses across the Western Cape and Gauteng. Looking for web design in Johannesburg? Our Randburg-based team builds everything from professional brochure sites to complex WooCommerce stores and membership platforms, with on-site consultations available across Gauteng. We handle local hosting, South African payment gateways, courier integrations, and ongoing WordPress support and security. When you choose Netgen for WordPress web design, you get a dedicated development team that understands the South African market.
Our team combines design expertise with technical WordPress development to build websites that are not only visually impressive but also performance-driven. From layout and user experience to mobile responsiveness and conversion optimisation, we ensure your website is designed to support your business goals. Looking for a WordPress website that not only looks great but performs? Get in touch with our team today.
What We Build
WordPress Solutions for Every Stage of Your Business
One WordPress partner from initial build to long-term growth. Built in Johannesburg and Cape Town. Delivered across South Africa.
Choose from monthly retainer plans or ad-hoc support. JHB: 011 781 0480 | CPT: 021 110 0272
Why South African Businesses Choose Netgen
Built Differently — by a Team That Does WordPress Properly
Our work
Portfolio of WordPress Websites We’ve Built
LINDT
Ecommerce website
Online Lindt chocolate store
ENTIN
Corporate website
Insurance & Financial Services
DDT Projects
Brochure website
Project management & construction
No hidden costs. No long-term contracts
WordPress Websites from R8,500 excl. VAT. Choose Your Package
Starter package – brochure
Starting from R8,500.00 excl. VAT
A professional small business website for startups and growing businesses.
- Up to 5 custom-designed pages
- Mobile-responsive design
- Basic on-page SEO setup
- Contact form integration
- Fast-loading, performance-optimised build
Growth Package — eCommerce
Starting from R12,500.00 excl. VAT
Ideal for businesses ready to sell products or services online.
- WooCommerce store setup
- Product catalogue configuration
- Payment gateway integration (PayFast, PayGate, Ozow)
- Custom checkout flow
- Mobile-optimised and conversion-focused design
Enterprise package
Custom Quote (excl. VAT)
For businesses requiring advanced functionality, integrations, or scalability.
- Custom WordPress development
- Advanced features (memberships, portals, integrations)
- Scalable architecture for high traffic
- Ongoing support and optimisation
- Tailored solution based on your requirements
We work with clients across South Africa, spanning a wide range of industries.
Testimonials
What South African Businesses Say
“The Netgen team are knowledgeable, smart and work with you on the best ways to achieve your goals. Great service on project and after-sale.”
Shamima Ahmed
Nichemarket
“We’ve been working with Netgen on our website development and have been impressed by their professionalism and technical expertise. Their team is responsive, supportive, and committed to delivering real value long after a project goes live.”
Lucinda Scholtz
Project Manager, West Wits Mining
“From the start of my journey with Netgen, I have just experienced professionalism. Great company who cares about their clients.”
Christo Brewis
Owner, Chelanrei Leather
Frequently Asked Questions About WordPress Development at Netgen
Common questions about our custom WordPress theme and plugin development, WooCommerce builds, pricing, and ongoing support in South Africa.
Does Netgen build custom WordPress themes from scratch?
Yes. Netgen builds custom WordPress themes from scratch in PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, with custom Gutenberg blocks where needed. We do not rely on commercial page builders like Elementor, Divi, or Avada. Every theme is coded against your design and brand, not adapted from a template.
Does Netgen develop custom WordPress plugins?
Yes. We design and develop bespoke WordPress plugins in PHP for custom post types, taxonomies, REST API endpoints, third-party integrations, and business logic that is not available in off-the-shelf plugins. Our developers have 25 years of experience building production WordPress code.
How much does a custom WordPress website cost in South Africa?
WordPress websites at Netgen start at R8,500 excl. VAT for a basic brochure site and scale to R50,000+ excl. VAT for complex custom builds with WooCommerce, multi-language support, or third-party integrations. Pricing depends on design complexity, the number of pages, and required custom functionality.
Does Netgen offer WooCommerce development?
Yes. We build custom WooCommerce stores including product catalogues, payment gateway integrations (Payfast, Peach, Yoco, Stripe, PayPal), shipping rules, subscriptions, custom checkout flows, and integrations with accounting and inventory systems.
Where are Netgen's WordPress developers based?
Netgen's WordPress development teams are based in Johannesburg (Randburg, Gauteng) and Cape Town (Westlake, Western Cape). Both offices are available for on-site meetings, workshops, and ongoing support across South Africa.
Does Netgen offer ongoing WordPress maintenance and support?
Yes. Netgen offers monthly WordPress maintenance retainers covering plugin and core updates, security monitoring, daily backups, performance optimisation, and content changes. We also handle ad-hoc support and emergency fixes outside of retainer arrangements.
What is the difference between a template WordPress site and a custom-built WordPress site?
A template WordPress site uses a pre-built theme and visual page builder, with the design constrained by the template's options. A custom-built WordPress site is coded from scratch to match your exact design, with custom Gutenberg blocks and PHP functionality where needed. Custom builds are faster, more SEO-friendly, easier to maintain long-term, and not dependent on the future of any specific page-builder plugin.
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WordPress Website Developers in Cape Town, Johannesburg & Gauteng
Looking for a WordPress website developer or designer in Gauteng, Johannesburg or Cape Town? Netgen builds custom, high-performance WordPress sites with no templates and no offshoring — South African developers, professional sites from R8,500 excl. VAT.