DIY, freelancer, agency — or one team that does it all?
There are four common ways to get your business online. Here's the honest version of each — what it really costs you in money, time and headaches — so you can pick with your eyes open.
The honest comparison
No straw men. Each option has a place — but only one is built to do the whole job for you and keep it running.
| What matters to you | DIY website builder | Freelancer | Traditional agency | MSaaS AfricaOur pick for you |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upfront cost | Low, but you pay in hours | Mid — a few hundred dollars | High — often $1,000+ | ✓ $0 to start — build fee spread over year one |
| Monthly cost | A subscription you manage | None — until you need changes | Retainer, frequently steep | ✓ One simple monthly plan, cancel anytime |
| Time to launch | Weeks of your evenings | Days to weeks, on their schedule | Weeks of meetings and revisions | ✓ Live in about 5 days |
| Who actually builds it | You do — every page | One person, when they're free | A team you brief and chase | ✓ We do — fully done-for-you |
| Built from your existing Facebook? | No — you start from a blank template | Sometimes, if you ask and pay | Rarely — usually a fresh brief | ✓ Yes — we build from what you already post |
| WhatsApp + AI chatbot included | No — extra plugins to wire up | Unlikely without a custom quote | Add-on, billed separately | ✓ Yes — web + WhatsApp, day one |
| Google Business Profile setup | You figure it out yourself | Usually out of scope | Possible, at extra cost | ✓ Set up and optimized for you |
| Ongoing updates — who & how fast | You, whenever you find time | Wait for a reply, then a quote | Raise a ticket, wait for the queue | ✓ Message us — handled, usually same day |
| SEO + reviews engine | Manual, and easy to skip | Rarely included | Premium line item | ✓ Built in — search and reviews working for you |
| When you need a change | Log in and do it yourself | Hope they still freelance | Scope it, approve it, wait | ✓ Just tell us — we make it happen |
| Risk if they disappear | It's all on you to keep it running | High — one person, no backup | Contract lock-in, painful to exit | ✓ Low — your site and data stay yours, we stay on call |
Comparison reflects the typical experience with each option. Scroll the table sideways on mobile.
One team, the whole system, always on
The other three options each leave a gap — your time, their availability, or a separate bill. We close all three.
Done-for-you, end to end
No templates to wrestle, no freelancer to chase. We build it, connect it and keep it working — you run your business.
WhatsApp where customers already are
Your site, Google and Facebook all funnel into one chat with a 24/7 AI first responder. No enquiry left on read.
Fast to launch, faster to fix
Live in about five days, and when you need a change you message us — most are handled the same day, no ticket queue.
Let's get your business online — the easy way
Tell us about your business and we'll do the rest. No templates, no chasing, no surprises.