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Website Design Johannesburg — Premium Web Design Agency
Looking for professional website design in Johannesburg? SMK Web Design builds high-performance, SEO-optimised websites that grow your business.
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Custom Website vs Template — Which Is Right for Your Business?
SMK Web Design Team1 February 20266 min read
Choosing between a custom website and a template is one of the first decisions you'll make. Here's what you need to know.
Templates (Cheaper, Faster, but Limited)
Templates are pre-designed layouts that you customise with your content. They're cheaper and faster to launch, but you're limited by what the template offers. SEO can also be compromised.
Custom Websites (Built for Your Business)
Custom websites are designed and built from scratch for your specific business needs. They offer better SEO, faster performance, and higher conversion rates. At SMK, custom sites start at R4,000.
Our Recommendation
For most businesses, a custom website is the better long-term investment. It will outperform a template in SEO, speed, and conversion — paying for itself over time.
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