Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve rounded up the most common questions we get about working with Studio Amuse, so you can find the info you need without the runaround. From timelines to tech details, consider this your go-to guide for quick, clear, and friendly answers.
Website Design & Development
We work with you every step of the way to create a site that feels like you. We start with a chat to understand your goals, audience, and ideas. Then we map out your site’s structure and content before diving into design and development—keeping you in the loop with updates along the way. We finish with a full review before launch, so everything is polished and ready to go.
Most 4-8 page websites take about 3–6 weeks from our first strategy session to launch. Larger or more complex projects may take longer, but we’ll set a clear timeline at the start so you know exactly what to expect.
Yes. Whether your site needs a complete overhaul or just a visual refresh, we can work with your existing content and structure—or help you rebuild from the ground up for a cleaner, more modern feel.
Absolutely. Every site we build is responsive, meaning it adapts seamlessly to desktops, tablets, and smartphones.
Yes—we build with best-practice on-page SEO in mind. This includes adding page titles, meta descriptions, and basic performance optimisation so you have a strong starting point for search visibility.
Yes—because even the most “set-and-forget” websites need regular attention. Our optional maintenance packages keep your site secure, speedy, and up-to-date, with backups, security monitoring, and updates to WordPress and plugins. You get peace of mind knowing everything’s taken care of behind the scenes.
Definitely. Once your site is live, we’ll send you a personalised video tutorial showing how to make updates, swap images, and handle simple edits—so you can keep your content fresh without needing to call for every change.
We can guide you on effective copywriting and connect you with trusted photographers. We don’t provide these services in-house, but we work closely with specialists to make sure your website’s words and visuals are as strong as its design.
Pricing & Payments
Pricing depends on the size and complexity of your site, but packages start from around R11,000 for a one-page website. Every project includes a detailed proposal with exactly what’s included—no hidden surprises.
We accept bank transfer, PayPal and crypto. Every project is covered by a clear contract outlining payment terms, timelines, and deliverables.
Yes. Our standard plan is 50% upfront to book your project, with the balance due just before launch. We can also chat about alternative schedules to make budgeting easier.
Yes—your domain and hosting will need to be renewed regularly, usually once a year. If you choose a maintenance package, that will also be billed monthly or annually depending on your preference.
Technology
We use WordPress—flexible, powerful, and powering 43.5% of all websites worldwide—paired with the Themeco Pro theme. This combination allows us to create beautiful, custom designs that you can easily manage yourself.
WordPress is our specialty (and our go-to for most projects), but we’re comfortable working with other platforms if they’re the right fit for your needs. We can also work directly with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript—so if you have a unique design challenge in mind, talk to us.
While these platforms are easy to start with, they often come with ongoing subscription fees just to keep your site online—fees that can add up over time. With WordPress, the core platform (CMS) is completely free because it’s open-source, and the Pro theme we include in every package is licensed for life—no renewal costs, ever. Plus, WordPress offers far greater customisation and flexibility than these “closed” systems, meaning we can build exactly what you need without being limited by the platform’s design restrictions.
AI site builders are great for quick, simple websites—or for generating a site directly from a design mockup—but they often lack the deep customisation, scalability, and advanced features that growing businesses need. With WordPress, you don't miss out on the AI advantage: the Pro theme platform includes CSAI, giving you AI-powered design tools combined with the power, flexibility, and complete ownership that WordPress offers.
Yes. Your domain is your website’s address, and hosting is where it lives online. We’ll guide you through choosing reliable providers, and then set up everything for you.
Every site includes Pro theme technology with complete ownership and lifetime access to all updates and features. This means no recurring theme fees, no license headaches, and no dependency on previous developers for ongoing access to your site's core functionality.
Yes—we regularly set up integrations like WooCommerce, Calendly, and Mailchimp. If there’s a specific tool or system you’d like to use, we can usually make it work seamlessly with your site.
General
Yes! We collaborate with clients all over the world via video calls and online tools, making location a non-issue.
It’s helpful to have your business goals, brand assets (like your logo), and an outline of your content ready. We’ll send you a simple questionnaire to help you gather everything you need before we begin.
You can book us for ad-hoc updates whenever you need them, or choose a maintenance package that includes a set number of edits each month. Either way, you won’t be left stranded once your site is live.