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Port Alfred, Eastern Cape. South Africa and beyond.

A free website for your business, built and hosted by one person.

I design, build and host every site myself. You only pay R400 a month, and that covers hosting, upkeep, updates, a booking management system and an online storefront. No hidden costs, no obligation, ever.

The businesses that keep Port Alfred buzzing

Based in Port Alfred, working the whole Eastern Cape coast

Most of the work happens over the phone and WhatsApp, so distance along the coast is rarely a problem. Use the calendar below to reserve a date and time that suits you.

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What's included

Everything a business needs to be found and trusted online, built and kept running by one person who answers the phone.

Website design and build

A clean, modern site built around what the business does and who it serves.

Mobile-friendly from day one

Built to work on the phone first, because that is where the customers are.

Hosting and security

The site stays online, backed up and running. No technical headaches.

Ongoing updates

New photos, new prices, new pages. Just ask and it gets added.

Google Business setup

Helping the business show up when someone nearby searches for it.

R400

a month. That's it, no setup fee and no design fee hiding anywhere.

R0

to get the website built

R400

a month for hosting and upkeep

1 to 5 days

typical turnaround

No obligation

walk away owing nothing if it is not loved

One developer. One focus. Built, hosted and run by me.

I'm Christiaan Erasmus. I design, build and host every site myself, from the first sketch to the server it runs on. No account managers, no call centre, no outsourcing. I'm based in Port Alfred and work with businesses across the rest of South Africa and with international clients.

Your site includes a fully functional booking management system and online storefront at no extra cost. These are not add-ons: they come standard.

The code stays mine. While you remain a client the website is entirely yours to use. If you ever decide to leave, the code is not handed over under normal circumstances. What you always walk away with is no debt and no obligation, because the build is free.

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Common questions

Is the website really free?

Yes. I build the website at no cost. The only payment is R400 a month to keep it hosted, secure and updated.

What happens if I do not like it?

Nothing is owed. There is no contract and no deposit, so the work has to earn its place.

How long does it take?

Most sites are ready in one to five days, depending on how busy the queue is.

What does the R400 a month actually cover?

Hosting, security, backups and small updates as the business changes.

Do you only work with businesses in Port Alfred?

Port Alfred is home, but the work covers the wider Eastern Cape coast.

How do I get started?

Send a WhatsApp or call 082 697 4973 and describe the business, that is the whole first step.

The Person Behind the Work

When you contact Erasmus Digital, you are speaking directly with the person who plans the project, builds it, and sees it through.

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Founder and Lead Strategist

Erasmus Digital

Handles client intake, project scoping, design, development, and support personally, so every deliverable lines up with what the business actually needs. The only person you will speak to, from the first call to launch and beyond.

Want to know exactly how the work would get done? Just ask.

Get in Touch

Call or come by

082 697 4973

Questions and answers

The things people ask us before the first call. If yours is not here, call the number above.

How long does a new website take to build?

A marketing site typically launches in four to six weeks from our kickoff call. Larger builds with e-commerce or custom booking features run six to ten weeks. We give you a firm date once we've scoped the project.

What does working with Erasmus Digital actually cost?

Building your website costs nothing upfront. Ongoing work is billed at a fixed monthly rate of R400 per site, with no long-term lock-in. You get a clear number before anything begins.

Will I own the website once it's finished?

Yes. The code, the domain, and the content are yours outright at handover. We're happy to keep hosting and maintaining it for you, but nothing is held hostage.

How soon will SEO or ads show results?

Paid campaigns usually show movement within the first two to three weeks. Organic SEO is slower and more durable: expect meaningful ranking gains in two to four months, compounding from there.

Do you work with businesses outside our usual industries?

Most of our clients are local service businesses and small retailers, but we take on projects outside that range when the fit is right. Ask us directly and we'll tell you honestly if we're a match.

What happens after the site or campaign goes live?

You get a short handover session, a plain-English guide to your new site, and a direct line to our team. Clients on a retainer get monthly reporting; project-only clients can return any time for updates.