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Custom web apps for the work you actually do

When off-the-shelf software doesn't fit your business, we build software that does. Customer portals, internal tools, online platforms and marketplaces.

In short

WeMakeSites builds custom web applications for South African businesses, customer portals, internal tools, online platforms, marketplaces, booking systems and reporting dashboards, anything off-the-shelf software doesn't fit. Since 2024 the studio has shipped ten projects across seven sectors, with current work spanning clinical software, marketplaces and payments, and 100% of finished builds were handed over with their source code. Every app is built on modern, reliable technology and includes secure logins with different access levels, a well-designed database, connections to the other tools you use, dependable hosting that grows with you, thorough testing, and care plan options for the future. Pricing is per project, we quote after a discovery call where we scope the work properly. Timelines run 8-16 weeks for a typical project, or 4-6 weeks for a tightly focused first version. We hand over everything at launch, you own it all.

Why it matters

Off-the-shelf software rarely fits perfectly. The CRM doesn't match your sales process. The booking tool doesn't handle your cancellation rules. Your accounting software doesn't talk to your other systems. Working around these gaps with spreadsheets, manual steps and two half-connected tools is how businesses lose hours every week and make small errors that add up.

A custom web application solves the real problem. We build on modern, well-supported technology, so you get software that is fast, secure and reliable, does exactly what you need, and doesn't charge you a growing monthly fee for every extra user.

Our way of working is collaborative. We start with a discovery call to understand what you are solving, who will use it, what information flows through it, and what it needs to connect to. We send a fixed-price quote covering what you get and the timeline. Then we build in short one to two week bursts with regular demos, so you see progress and can adjust direction early if your priorities change. No black-box projects that disappear for six months and come back not quite right.

We have built booking systems, marketplaces, internal HR tools, customer portals, learning platforms, reporting dashboards and support systems for South African clients across many industries. Every project is tailor-made, but we build on a strong shared foundation for the common parts like logins, payments, file uploads and email, so we are not reinventing the basics every time and you get more value for your budget.

What's included

Everything in the box.

  • A free 60-minute discovery call to scope the work
  • Secure logins with different access levels for your team
  • A well-designed database built around your needs
  • Connections to the other tools you use
  • Live updates where your work needs them
  • Reliable hosting that grows with you
  • Thorough testing so it works as expected
  • Full handover, you own everything
  • Care plan options for ongoing upkeep
  • Documentation for your team

How we work

01

Discovery

A free 60-minute call to understand the work. We follow up with a written brief, a fixed-price quote and a timeline.

02

Design

We map out the key screens for you to review, and agree how the data and connections work before any building starts.

03

Sprint 1: Foundation

We set up the logins, the database and the core layout. You see something working by week 2.

04

Sprints 2–N: Features

We build in one to two week bursts with weekly demos. Each one delivers a working feature for your team to try on a preview link.

05

Beta & launch

Your team tries it out, we fix anything that comes up, then we launch. A care plan takes over for ongoing support.

Best for

Professional servicesHealthcareEducationLogisticsManufacturingMarketplaces & SaaS

FAQs

Web Applications, questions we get.

How much does a custom web app cost in South Africa?

It depends entirely on what you need, so we always quote per project after a discovery call. A simpler first version that proves the idea costs less than a full app with a complete set of features. Either way, you get a fixed price in writing before we start.

How long does a web app take to build?

A tightly focused first version can launch in 4-6 weeks. A full app with a complete set of features usually takes 8-16 weeks. We build in one to two week bursts with weekly demos, so you see steady progress rather than waiting for one big reveal at the end.

What technology do you build on?

We build on modern, reliable technology that is fast, secure and easy to look after. When a project genuinely needs something different, for example specific compliance rules, hosting on your own servers, or connecting to particular systems, we adapt to fit.

Do I own the source code?

Yes. We hand over everything at launch, all the files, access and documentation. If you ever stop working with us, you keep it all and can move to another developer or an in-house team.

Can you build an online platform or marketplace?

Yes. We have built subscription platforms, marketplaces that connect buyers and sellers, subscription billing, and payout systems for marketplace sellers. These are larger projects, but they are squarely in our wheelhouse.

What happens after launch?

We offer care and feature plans for post-launch support, bug fixes, monitoring and small improvements. Larger new features are quoted separately. You can also step away at any point and move to another team, since you own everything.

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Care Plans

Three care plans, Essential, Growth and Pro. Hosting, security, backups and ongoing support, all taken care of.

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