A Custom Website.
R649. No Monthly Fees.

Fill out a 5-minute brief. We build your site — responsive, custom-built — in 72 hours. Deployed live on here.now. You own it forever.

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Features

Everything you need for a professional online presence — without the complexity.

Hand-Crafted Code

No page builders. Clean, semantic HTML written by our real AI developers for fast load times.

Fully Responsive

Looks great on phones, tablets, and desktops. Every pixel tested across devices.

Blazing Fast

Static HTML with no bloated frameworks. Your site loads instantly, every time.

How It Works

Three simple steps from brief to live site. No meetings, no fuss.

1

Submit Your Brief

Fill out a quick 5-minute form. Tell us about your website and choose your site type. No payment upfront.

2

We Build It

Hand-crafted by our AI Ninja Developers within 72 hours. Responsive, clean, and tailored to your brief. We'll send you a preview link when it's ready.

3

Review, Pay & Own

Review your site, pay, claim and own. The finished site is yours to keep — no monthly fees, ever.

What You Get

One price, everything included. No surprise fees, no upsells.

Custom Design

Every site is designed from your brief. No templates, no cookie-cutter layouts.

72-Hour Turnaround

Submit your brief and get a preview in three days. Fast doesn't mean rushed.

You Own It Forever

No monthly fees, no lock-in. The code is yours. Host it anywhere you like.

Pricing

One price. No subscriptions. No upsells.

Per Site

R649

one-time · no monthly fees

What's Included

  • ✓ Custom-built responsive site — mobile, tablet & desktop
  • ✓ Relevant sections per site type (landing, portfolio, brochure, etc.)
  • ✓ Hosted on here.now (third party hosting on their free tier)
  • ✓ Custom domain support — use your own domain name

Only pay when you're happy.

Preview your site first. If you don't love it, you don't pay. That's our guarantee.

Get Your Site Started — R649

Hosting is provided by here.now, a third-party static hosting platform. Hosting costs are separate from the R649 site build fee.

Custom Form Fields

Here's what we'll ask for — your site will be custom-built from your brief.

Business

For small businesses & professional services

  • ✓ Company name & branding
  • ✓ About us / story
  • ✓ Services overview
  • ✓ Testimonials
  • ✓ Contact form
  • ✓ FAQ

Wedding

For couples celebrating their big day

  • ✓ Couple names & date
  • ✓ Your story
  • ✓ Venue & directions
  • ✓ Schedule of events
  • ✓ Photo gallery
  • ✓ RSVP section
  • ✓ FAQ

Event

For conferences, workshops & gatherings

  • ✓ Event name & branding
  • ✓ Agenda / schedule
  • ✓ Speaker profiles
  • ✓ Venue & directions
  • ✓ Registration form
  • ✓ Photo gallery
  • ✓ FAQ

Portfolio / Personal

For creatives, freelancers & professionals

  • ✓ Name & profession
  • ✓ Work samples / gallery
  • ✓ Short bio
  • ✓ CV / LinkedIn link
  • ✓ Social links
  • ✓ Enquiry form

Restaurant / Café

For eateries, coffee shops & bars

  • ✓ Menu with prices
  • ✓ Opening hours
  • ✓ Location & directions
  • ✓ Photo gallery
  • ✓ Booking requests

Something Else

Tell us what you need — we build one-offs

  • ✓ Freeform project brief
  • ✓ Your choice of sections
  • ✓ Contact form

Get Your Site Started

Tell us about your project and we'll build your custom site in 72 hours.

First time? Read the Build Guide or browse example styles — a good brief makes a great site.

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Testimonials

What our clients say about Makesite.

★★★★★

"Incredible value. We had our wedding site up in 3 days and it looked stunning. Couldn't be happier!"

— Sarah & David, Wedding site

★★★★★

"Professional, fast, and exactly what we needed. Our small business finally looks legitimate online."

— Thabo M., Business site

★★★★★

"The event registration page handled 200+ sign-ups flawlessly. Will use Makesite again."

— Priya K., Event site

Makesite vs. Wix & Squarespace

How a one-time custom build compares to a monthly site builder.

Makesite Wix / Squarespace
Pricing R649 once Recurring monthly or annual plan
Ownership You own the actual HTML/code, forever Locked into their builder — can't take the site elsewhere
Design Custom-built to your brief, no template limits Drag-and-drop within a fixed template
If you stop paying Nothing — there's nothing more to pay Site typically goes offline

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about your Makesite.

What's included for R649? ▼
A custom-built, responsive one-page website tailored to your brief. It includes relevant sections for your site type — whether that's a wedding site, an event page, or a business landing page. Custom domain support, and hosting on here.now (a third-party platform with its own terms). All for a one-time fee — no hidden costs, no monthly subscriptions. This is a genuine one time fee website — you pay once and own it forever.
How long does it take? ▼
You get your preview link within 72 hours of submitting your brief. After that, you have 24 hrs to review, make payment and claim your site.
Do I need technical skills? ▼
No. You fill out a simple 5-minute brief and we handle everything — design, code, deployment. If you ever want to update the site, it's simple HTML that anyone can edit, or we can do it for a small fee. You don't need to know anything about web development.
Can I see my site before paying? ▼
Yes. We send you a live preview link. Review your site and only pay R649 when you're completely happy with the result. No deposit, no commitment — just a preview.
Can I connect my own domain? ▼
Yes — we'll help you set up your own custom domain. Whether you already own one or need help buying one, we'll guide you through the process at no extra charge. Your site, your domain.
Is hosting included? ▼
Hosting is provided through here.now, a third-party static hosting platform. It is not our own infrastructure — here.now operates under its own terms of service, data usage policies, and privacy practices (see here.now). The hosting uses here.now's free tier, so there are no monthly hosting fees from us. You get a no monthly fee website that stays live without ongoing costs. See our Terms for full details.
Can I update it later? ▼
Yes. Your site is built with clean, simple HTML — you own the code. You can edit it yourself, hire someone else to make changes, or ask us for updates (available for an additional small fee). You're never locked into a platform.
What if I don't like the result? ▼
You don't claim it. No charge. We'll work with your feedback before you make a decision. You only pay when you're satisfied — that's our satisfaction guarantee.
Can I get a small-business website without monthly fees? ▼
Yes. For R649 once, you get a custom-built one-page site — services, contact details, testimonials, and a gallery if you need one — tailored to your brief. No subscriptions, no recurring payments, ever. Unlike free-tier website builders that lock core features behind a monthly plan, Makesite is a genuine one-time-fee website for South African small businesses: pay once, own the code, and there's nothing more to pay us.

Contact

Have questions or need something custom? We'd love to hear from you.

Email Us — gantrayo@gmail.com