Improving Your Website
So, you have an existing website but want to make some changes to improve it. The approach you choose depends on your goals, the scope of the changes, and any challenges involved. There are three main approaches to consider for enhancing your website: a website refresh, a website redesign, and a website rebuild. Below, we explain the differences to help you decide which approach best suits your needs.
Below we explain the differences so that you can determine which approach suits you.
Website Refresh
A website refresh makes small updates to improve the website’s look or functionality without changing its overall structure or content.
Turnaround Time
5 - 10 working days
Cost
Starts From R1000.00 for one webpage
Key Features
- Updates visuals, like colours, fonts, or images.
- Adjusts the layout slightly for a fresher look.
- Fixes small usability issues, such as button placements or navigation labels.
- Keeps the existing framework and structure the same.
- Retains all current content without adding or removing pages.
When to Choose a Refresh
- When your website looks a bit outdated but works fine.
- When you want to make small changes that don’t take much time.
- When you only need a slight improvement to your homepage or overall design.
Example
- Changing the visual design of the home page.
Website Redesign
A website redesign gives your site a completely new look and feel while keeping the structure and the content the same.
Turnaround Time
10 - 15 working days
Cost
Starts From R3000.00 for up to 10 webpages
Key Features
- Creates a fresh and modern design
- Improves user experience by reorganising layouts.
- Optimises the site for mobile devices and faster performance.
- Adds minor content updates and a few new pages if needed.
When to Choose a Redesign
- When you want to align your website with new branding.
- When your website looks outdated but works well technically.
- When you want to improve user engagement or site speed.
Examples
- Revamping the design of all pages for a cohesive, modern look.
- Improving how visitors navigate the site and engage with calls to action.
- Giving both the homepage and inner pages a new style.
Website Rebuild
A website rebuild creates a new website based on current and new content, sometimes changing the platform, structure, and functionality.
Turnaround Time
15 - 20 working days
Cost
Starts From R4500.00 for up to 10 webpages
Key Features
- Builds a new framework or migrates to a new platform (e.g., from Joomla or Wix to WordPress).
- Updates the website’s design, structure, and functionality.
- Allows for significant content changes, adding new pages, and modifying existing webpages.
When to Choose a Rebuild
- When your website is outdated or has performance issues.
- When you need custom features or major functionality updates.
Examples
- Moving from a static HTML site to a WordPress CMS or you have a Wix or Joomla website or any other website not based on WordPress and you want to have rebuild in WordPress
- Redesigning the website’s structure and reorganising content.
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