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From signed brief to fully operational — in two weeks.

Five stages, running in parallel wherever possible. You'll always know where your project is, what's next, and what we need from you.

// the five stages

Overview. Running in parallel, not in sequence.

Most agencies run projects linearly — registration finishes before the website starts, the logo waits on brand approval. We don't. Wherever something can run in parallel, it does.
  1. 01

    Days 0–1

    Brief & Quote

    You fill out the interactive brief on our site. Live pricing as you go. Submitted by email — no calls required.

    • The brief covers everything we need: company name options, director details, ID numbers, domain preferences, brand direction, website content, and advertising goals.
    • Pricing updates as you tick services. You see the total before you submit.
    • Submit through the form, or save it as a PDF and email it to us — whichever you prefer.
  2. 02

    Days 1–7

    Registration

    CIPC submission, domain purchase, and business email configuration.

    • Name reservation and MOI filed on CIPC eServices.
    • SARS tax number applied for and issued.
    • Domain purchased, DNS configured, hosting set up on Netlify.
  3. 03

    Days 5–14

    Build

    Website designed and built. Logo created. CRM configured — all in parallel.

    • Custom design mocked up and refined with you.
    • Website built and deployed to a staging URL.
    • Logo drafts sent. You pick a direction. We refine.
  4. 04

    Days 14–18

    Review

    You review everything. Two rounds of revisions included.

    • Full walkthrough of every deliverable on a screenshare.
    • Two free revision rounds — no nickel-and-diming.
    • Content tweaks, colour adjustments, copy refinements — all covered.
  5. 05

    Days 18–21

    Launch

    Website goes live. Email confirmed. CRM tested. Advertising campaigns launched.

    • DNS cut-over — your website live on your real domain.
    • Final test of every form, every automation, every credential.
    • You receive a Launch Pack document with all logins, instructions, and 30 days of post-launch support.

// day by day

The full timeline. Documented, down to the day.

No mystery. Here's exactly what happens, in what order, who's responsible for what, and what to expect at every step. Based on the Business Launch package — Starter and Full shift a few days earlier or later.
  1. Day 0

    You fill out the brief

    Use the interactive brief on our site, or send us your existing brief by email. Live pricing, plain language, no calls required.

  2. Day 1

    Brief reviewed

    We read it the same business day, clarify anything by email, and start drafting the formal scope.

  3. Day 1

    Written scope + quote

    Delivered by email within 24 hours of receiving your brief. Fixed price. Clear timeline. Nothing open-ended.

  4. Day 2

    50% deposit received, CIPC filed

    Company name reservation and MOI filing submitted on CIPC eServices.

  5. Day 2

    Domain purchased, DNS configured

    Your preferred .co.za domain locked in. A records, MX records, SPF/DKIM prepared.

  6. Day 3

    Workspace mailboxes created

    Google Workspace set up. Test emails sent to verify deliverability.

  7. Day 3–4

    Brand exploration

    Logo concepts, colour palettes, typography pairings. Three directions for you to react to.

  8. Day 5–8

    Website design + build

    Figma-accurate build. Real content. Mobile-first. Deployed to a password-protected staging URL.

  9. Day 6–9

    CRM automation

    Google Apps Script wired into Sheets. Auto-reply + logging + POPIA retention alerts.

  10. Day 10

    SARS tax number received

    Runs in parallel. Timing depends on SARS turnaround.

  11. Day 12–14

    Review & revisions

    Full walkthrough of every deliverable. Two rounds of revisions — copy, colours, content.

  12. Day 14–18

    Final approval

    You sign off. We prepare for launch.

  13. Day 18

    Launch

    DNS cut-over. Final end-to-end test. Advertising campaigns turned on (Full Launch).

  14. Day 18

    Launch Pack delivered

    All credentials, ownership documents, and instructions — encrypted — in one secure handover doc.

  15. Day 18–48

    Post-launch support

    30 days of support on Business Launch, 60 days on Full Launch. Tweaks, answers, anything you need.

// your.role

What we need from you

  • Your ID and proof-of-residence (for CIPC)
  • Preferred company name (3 options)
  • Brand direction & any logos you like
  • Website content or a brief description
  • 50% deposit to start, balance on delivery
  • Two review responses within 48 hours

// next step

Kick off in under 48 hours.

Start the brief now, get a fixed quote back by tomorrow morning. Launch two weeks later.

Start Your BriefCall 082 421 9527

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