The Web Machine (PTY)LTD
128 Blaauwberg Rd, Table View, Cape Town, 7441, South Africa
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128 Blaauwberg Rd, Table View, Cape Town, 7441, South Africa
(7)
The Web Machine is an experienced website design and web development company that focuses on providing a professional white-glove service. Our experienced creative team is focused on exceptional service and ongoing dedicated support to our clients.
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7 customer reviews
Mandy
Web Development
I really enjoyed working with the Web Machine. The staff are very committed to helping you get your website up and running and are consistently friendly and helpful
Sandra
The Web Machine is an amazing company and our project was professionally handled by the most driven and smartest of people
They are brilliant and continued throughout the project to help us make great decisions that ensured our long-term growth. They were driven in making our company accomplish great things.
Our company’s success was a top priority and they loved watching us excel throughout the project.
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Nerina
We have been working with The Web Machine on many projects over the years. They have always provided us with a white glove service and has delivered professional work consistently over these years.
Patrick
I have been working with Richard for years and never not even on a Sunday he has said no I can't do it! Always ready to help and assist in the most professional approach. A computer web-site guru with a human touch. More...
Tyron Solomon
A big thank you to Richard and the Web Machine for years of exceptional work and customer service. Continue doing what you do!
Reply from The Web Machine (PTY)LTD
Thank you for the review.
Wally
They have been instrumental in growing my business online and developing online marketing campaigns that just keep on delivering positive results.
Cara
Excellent service and very professional.
What makes a great website?
1. Clean professional bespoke design that compliments your branding and company profile.
2. Consistent use of font and spacing.
3. Colours that complement each other.
4. Balanced use of images and text.
5. Clear communication.
6. A comprehensive home page that covers the most important parts of your website in a clean professional summarised format.
7. Slick menu with simple easy navigation.
8. Contact details clear and visible on every page.
9. Strong clear call to action on home page
10. Responsive websites that work and display well across all mobile device sizes.
11. Informative blogs to share valuable content with your audience and testimonial reviews to encourage customer feedback and engagement.
12. Optimize your website for search engines (SEO) from the start to improve your website ranking on the search index.
13. Professional hosting to improve website performance and page load time.
14. Easy content management back-end system (CMS).
15. SSL certificate (https)
16. Social media integration.
17. Newsletter subscription option
What questions might you ask a client when starting a new project?
Q: What is a wireframe?
A: Wireframe is a blueprint of the website which is used to help plan the layout of a website and give the client the ability to give feedback on the layout before we move onto the design process.
Q: What is a responsive or mobile-friendly website?
A: This means that your website will function on any mobile device and the content on the website will adapt to the size of the device.
Q: What is a CMS?
A: CMS is a content management system. This means that you will have a back end system where you can update the content on your website.
Q: How long will it take to develop a website?
A: This will depend on the scope of the project, but on average, a simple 4-page website will take about 4 weeks.
Q: What is SEO?
A: SEO is the abbreviation for search engine optimisation which involved streamlining your website to improve your website ranking on the search engine like Google.
Q: How much budget will I need for an AdWords campaign?
A: The budget required for an AdWords campaign depends on the size of the location you are targeting the number of keywords used and the cost per click for each keyword used.
What do you love most about your job?
We love the challenge that every new project presents and the gratification we get when we close a project that has achieved all of the customer's goals. We also take great pride to see projects deliver results for our customers.
What inspired you to start your own business?
We are inspired by our passion to do what we love doing and the rewarding feeling of developing products that deliver results which leave our customers feeling satisfied. Our success is directly linked to your success so it is important that we deliver products that help you grow and thrive.
Why should our clients choose you?
We are focused on offering our clients websites that meet their expectations and deliver results. Our main focus areas are collaboration quality and support. We love building long term relationships so that we can support past projects and help our clients grow the existing project to further online business growth.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
We have full remote capabilities from the onset of a project rigjt through to remote support capabilities.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
We have implemented government prescribed Covid-19 regulations to keep our customers and staff safe. This includes Covid screening social distancing wearing of masks and a visitor log.
Website Design
Website design that delivers results and built with a comprehensive back-end management system with easy to use site navigation that is completely responsive on all mobile platforms.
Websites are an extension of your business and should be developed with a structure and placement of content that opens new doors for your business.
Social Media Online Marketing Services
Online e-marketing strategies that deliver returns on investment. Your adverting budget should never be higher than your returns, it's all about cost per acquisition.
Websites are an online business asset, but it can never reach its full potential without a social media marketing strategy.
Your website is only an asset if it is attracting online traffic and converting that traffic into genuine leads that drive your business forward.
Website Hosting
Affordable website hosting on secure, fast Linux servers with multiple redundant back-up systems and 24/7 support and remote desktop email support. We also offer free website security updates for our hosting clients.
