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Friendly notes about websites.
Plain-English writing for anyone thinking about a new website - what to expect, how things work, what to watch out for. No jargon, no scary words. Promise.
- 13/06/2026 · 6 min read · hiring, snupit
How to find a good web developer on Snupit (and what to watch for)
A practical guide to using Snupit to find a website developer in South Africa: how the platform actually works, how to vet the quotes you get, and when going direct makes more sense.
- 17/05/2026 · 9 min read · pricing, south africa
How much does a website cost in South Africa? (2026 honest pricing guide)
Real prices for South African web design in 2026 — from R3,999 starter sites to R80,000+ custom builds. What each tier actually buys you, with no jargon.
- 17/05/2026 · 6 min read · hiring, comparison
Web designer vs Bark vs Fiverr: what you actually get for your money
An honest comparison of hiring an independent web designer versus going through Bark or Fiverr — costs, quality, communication, and what really happens after launch.
- 10/05/2026 · 5 min read · webflow, custom
Webflow vs custom-built website: which should a small business choose?
A non-religious comparison of Webflow and custom-coded websites (Next.js, Astro, plain HTML) — costs, control, and which one fits your situation.
- 08/05/2026 · 4 min read · feedback, process
Pinned screenshot feedback: the fastest way to brief your designer
Why dropping a pin on a screenshot beats a 20-minute call — and a short guide to giving feedback that actually moves a website forward.
- 04/05/2026 · 4 min read · maintenance, pricing
Website maintenance subscription vs hourly: which is right for your site?
A frank breakdown of monthly maintenance plans versus pay-as-you-go hourly support — with the costs, the trade-offs, and how to decide.
- 29/04/2026 · 4 min read · payments, stripe
Website deposits explained: how much to pay, what it should cover
A plain-English guide to upfront payments for web design — typical amounts, what they should buy you, and the red flags to watch for.
- 22/04/2026 · 4 min read · async, web design
Hiring a web designer without endless calls
Why async-first web design can make website projects faster, clearer, and far less stressful — without removing the human side of collaboration.