Built in South Africa

Websites that make local businesses look serious.

Strives designs, builds and maintains modern websites — with optional chatbot, booking and WhatsApp click-to-chat. Setup from R1,000, plans from R499/mo.

Strives mark
Design·Build·Chatbot·Booking·WhatsApp·Maintenance
What we do
Everything a local business needs online — nothing they don't.

Modern websites

Mobile-first, fast, SEO-ready. Built to convert visitors into customers.

Chatbot add-on

24/7 assistant that answers questions and captures leads while you sleep.

Online booking

Let customers book straight from your site — no back-and-forth.

Ongoing care

Hosting, security, content edits — all handled monthly.

Why businesses work with us
No fake reviews here — just what we actually commit to.

Fixed-price quotes

No hidden fees. You know the total before we start.

Revisions until it's right

Rounds of changes included in every package — not a one-shot deal.

Month-to-month, cancel anytime

No long-term contract locking you in.

POPIA-aligned & secure

SSL included, data handled properly from day one.

How it works
From first chat to a live site — no jargon, no long contracts.
1

Quick chat

15 minutes to understand your business and what you need.

2

Design & build

We design and build your site, chatbot and booking flow.

3

Launch

Live in 48–72 hours from sign-off — domain and hosting included.

4

Ongoing care

Hosting, updates and edits handled monthly. Cancel any time.

Ready to look the part?

A 15-minute call is all it takes.

Book a discovery call

Simple, flat pricing.

No surprises. One setup fee, one monthly fee. Cancel any time.

Setup Fee — once-off, R1,000 flat

Covers design, build, chatbot training, domain registration, and launch — the same flat rate across every package.

Maintenance Fee — monthly, scales by package

Covers hosting, security updates, chatbot upkeep, and a set number of monthly content edits. Higher tiers include more to maintain, so the monthly fee is slightly higher. Cancel any time.

Starter

R499/month
Maintenance
+ R1,000 once-off setup (incl. domain)
  • ✓ Up to 5 pages
  • ✓ Mobile-first design
  • ✓ WhatsApp click-to-chat
  • ✓ Contact form + basic SEO
  • ✓ 1 round of revisions
Get Started

Pro

R899/month
Maintenance
+ R1,000 once-off setup (incl. domain)
  • ✓ Everything in Growth
  • ✓ Unlimited pages
  • ✓ WhatsApp-connected chatbot
  • ✓ Multi-language (EN/AF)
  • ✓ Priority support
  • ✓ 3 rounds of revisions
Get Started

Custom

Let's talk
Maintenance
+ custom once-off setup
  • ✓ Pick exactly what you need
  • ✓ Chatbot-only or site-only options
  • ✓ E-commerce & add-ons available
  • ✓ Multi-location / franchise ready
Build My Package
Common questions
Quick answers before you book a call.
How long does it actually take?

48–72 hours from sign-off to live, for most Starter and Growth builds. Custom/multi-location projects take longer — we'll give you a real number on the call.

What's included in the once-off Setup Fee?

Design, build, chatbot training, domain registration, and launch. It's flat at R1,000 regardless of which package you pick — only the monthly Maintenance Fee changes by tier.

Do I need to know anything technical?

No. You tell us what the business does and what you want on the site — we handle the build, hosting, and updates. Content changes go through us as part of your monthly plan.

Can I cancel?

Yes, month-to-month with no lock-in contract. Your domain's first year is bundled into the setup fee; renewal after that is billed at cost.

Is hosting included?

Yes — hosting, SSL security, and security updates are all covered by your monthly Maintenance Fee.

Every Strives site is built to work, not just look nice.

The full list of what's baked into a Strives build, organized by what it does for your business.

Design & Performance

Mobile-first, responsive design

Looks right on the phone first — most visitors find you there.

Fast-loading pages

No bloated builders slowing things down.

SSL security (HTTPS)

Included on every site, no extra line item.

Basic SEO setup

Meta tags, sitemap, and indexing done properly.

Customer Engagement

WhatsApp click-to-chat

One tap and they're messaging you directly.

Online booking

Customers book without calling or waiting on a reply.

AI chatbot (website)

Hours, prices, FAQs — answered day or night.

WhatsApp-connected chatbot

Same chatbot, live on WhatsApp — Pro and above.

Contact & lead-capture forms

Enquiries land ready to action, not lost in a DM.

Content & Credibility

Photo / menu / service gallery

Show the work instead of describing it.

Map / location embed

Optional, for any business with a physical address.

Social media integration

Linked and shareable, out of the box.

Compliance & Language

POPIA-aligned Privacy Policy & ToS

Drafted for you, reviewed by a legal professional before publishing.

English / Afrikaans ready

Built to support both languages.

Ongoing edits & support

Covered by your Maintenance plan monthly.

Priority support (Pro)

Faster turnaround on changes and questions.

Not sure which features you need?

Tell us about your business and we'll recommend the right combination.

Get in Touch
Free · 15 minutes · No pressure

Book a free discovery call

Pick a time that works for you — we'll call you, no forms to chase afterwards.

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What happens next

  • 1We call you at the time you pick — no forms, no waiting on email.
  • 215 minutes to hear about your business and what you need.
  • 3You walk away with a clear plan and price — no pressure to sign up.

Prefer WhatsApp?

Message us directly and skip the call booking — good for a quick question before you commit.

Message on WhatsApp

Not ready to book?

Try the live chatbot demo first — it's the same assistant we'd build for your business.

See the demo →
See It In Action

See what we build — and try the chatbot.

Browse example layouts across different business types, then chat with a live demo bot.

What your website could look like

One full example, built the way we'd build yours — click in and explore it like a real site.

Wood-Fired · George
Wood-fired flavour,
honest ingredients.
Book a TableView Menu
Ember & Oak — RestaurantExample concept — full interactive demo with booking, menu, reviews & AI chatbotClick to explore the full site →
Try the chatbot

Pick an industry, then chat like you're a real customer. This is the same bot we build for you.

Bella's KitchenAI assistant · powered by Strives
Hi! I'm the assistant for Bella's Kitchen. How can I help?
Get in touch

Let's talk about your website.

Questions, quotes, or just curious what's possible? We usually reply within a few hours.

Book a callFree 15-min discovery call.
Chat with the Strives BotBottom right of every page — instant answers.
Based inGeorge, Western Cape — serving all of South Africa
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No pressure, no hard sell

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www.emberandoak.co.zaExample concept — not a real business
Ember & Oak
Ember & Oak
Ember & Oak Assistant
Hi! Ask me about our menu, hours, or booking a table.