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01What does MAKELAB do?
We build professional websites and practical automation for small and medium-sized South African businesses. Our solutions help businesses build credibility, capture enquiries, respond faster and reduce repetitive admin.
02What does a website cost?
LAUNCH is R2,950 once-off with a R349/month care plan. BUSINESS is R4,950 once-off with a R599/month care plan. GROWTH starts at R7,950 with care from R899/month. More complex work is quoted to scope. Third-party costs may apply separately.
03What happens when I request a quote?
Tell us about your business and what you need. We recommend a suitable solution and confirm scope, price and timing before work begins. There is no obligation to proceed.
04What is included in a care plan?
Care coverage is confirmed in your written quote. Business care includes ongoing support and up to 30 minutes of minor content updates per month. Growth care adds priority support. Larger changes are scoped separately.
05Can you improve an existing website?
We assess your website, platform and goals before recommending a redesign or improvements. You do not always need to start from scratch.
06Do I need to understand AI or website development?
No. We explain the options in plain business English, with clear costs and practical next steps.
07Can you help with WhatsApp enquiries?
We can scope approved WhatsApp Business integrations for FAQs, lead qualification, booking enquiries and human handover. Solutions are customised according to your business requirements; not every feature is automatically included. Meta rules, opt-in requirements and messaging charges apply where relevant.
08What does business automation look like?
For example, a website enquiry can be added to your customer list and notify the right person. An appointment can trigger a reminder. We scope connections using tools your business already uses.
09Do you serve businesses outside the Free State?
Yes. MAKELAB is a South African business serving businesses nationwide, with remote collaboration.
10How long will it take?
Timing depends on the agreed scope, content, integrations and approvals. We confirm a realistic schedule in your quote rather than promising the same deadline for every project.
11Are domains and third-party costs included?
Third-party subscriptions, domains, premium integrations, WhatsApp/Meta messaging costs and AI/API usage may be billed separately where applicable. Your quote explains what is included and any expected ongoing costs.
12Can you scope a custom app or voice solution?
Specialised digital solutions, integrations and emerging AI technologies can be explored under Custom Solutions. Feasibility, functionality and costs need to be defined before any commitment.
13Will automation guarantee more sales or savings?
No. Better customer journeys and less repetitive work can help, but results depend on your business, customer demand, adoption and costs. Calculator estimates are illustrative, not guaranteed savings.
14What happens to my enquiry details?
The form validates locally and prepares a WhatsApp message for you to review and send. This website does not store or automatically send your personal details.
15Who owns the website or system?
Ownership, account access, licences and support are agreed in the written proposal. Third-party products remain subject to their own terms.
16How do you approach privacy and AI?
We assess permissions, access, provider policies and human oversight for the specific solution. We do not claim blanket POPIA compliance. Important AI outputs need appropriate review.
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