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Running and growing a small business online - honest advice without the agency jargon.

Small Business 4 Sep 2026 · 5 min read

Black Friday for small online shops: start preparing now

Black Friday lands on 27 November this year, and the shops that do well on the day win it in September. Here's a practical twelve-week preparation plan for small South African online shops - stock, offers, website, and email list.

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Johan Pretorius
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Small Business 21 Aug 2026 · 6 min read

How to write product descriptions that sell (and rank)

Photos get the attention, but the description does the selling. Most online shops paste in supplier copy or write two vague lines - here's a practical formula for descriptions that convert customers and rank in search.

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Johan Pretorius
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Small Business 7 Aug 2026 · 10 min read

Who actually owns your website? What should be in your name

Your website is a business asset, but many small business owners don't actually control the accounts behind it. Domain, hosting, email, CMS access - here's what should be in your name, how to check, and what to do if it isn't.

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Johan Pretorius
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Small Business 10 Jul 2026 · 8 min read

What every Western Cape guesthouse website needs

Most guesthouse websites in the Western Cape are either outdated, missing critical information, or actively losing bookings to competitors with better online presence. Here's what a guesthouse website actually needs to convert browsers into guests.

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Johan Pretorius
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Small Business 3 Jul 2026 · 7 min read

When a DIY website costs more than hiring a professional

Wix, Squarespace, and WordPress.com make it easy to start a website. But 'easy to start' and 'good for your business' aren't the same thing. Here's what DIY website builders actually cost you - in money, time, and opportunities you never see.

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Johan Pretorius
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Small Business 21 May 2026 · 7 min read

What happens after your website launches?

Most people think launching a website is the finish line. It is not. A website that is not maintained will break, get hacked, fall out of search results, and lose your customers' trust.

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Johan Pretorius
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