What We Build

Digital tools that make
African businesses grow.

WordPress websites, local SEO, AI chatbots, and WhatsApp automation — every service designed for the real challenges small businesses face in South Africa and across the continent.

50+
Sites launched
R1,200
Starting price
3 mo
Free support
24/7
AI coverage
Service 01

WordPress websites built for African internet speeds.

Most web agencies build for broadband in Cape Town's V&A office parks. We build for real users on mobile data in Soweto, Nairobi, and Lagos. Fast-loading, SEO-ready, and easy for you to manage yourself after handover.

  • Custom WordPress development — no drag-and-drop junk
  • Mobile-first, optimised for 3G/4G connections
  • WooCommerce e-commerce ready
  • SEO foundations baked in from day one
  • SSL, hosting guidance, and Google indexing setup
  • Training videos + full handover documentation
  • 3 months free support and monthly backups
PageSpeed: 94/100
Website Performance
After Zumesco build · Sandton Bakery
Page Speed Score 94%
Mobile Usability 100%
SEO Readiness 97%
Accessibility 91%
GeneratePress WooCommerce Cloudflare CDN Schema Markup
Live in 10 days
Service 02

Get found on Google and AI search engines.

Most SEO agencies optimise for Google desktop in 2018. We optimise for how people actually search today: mobile, voice, and AI assistants like ChatGPT and Google's SGE. Your business needs to show up in all of them.

  • Local SEO for South African and African markets
  • Answer Engine Optimisation (AEO) for AI search
  • Schema markup (FAQ, Service, LocalBusiness)
  • Google Business Profile creation and optimisation
  • Google Search Console setup and sitemap submission
  • Keyword research targeting your actual customers
  • On-page SEO: titles, meta, headings, internal links
Organic traffic +142%
Search Visibility
3 months after SEO setup · Durban Clinic
Google ranking (primary keyword) #4 ↑ from #47
Monthly impressions 8,400 ↑ +142%
Google Maps appearances 1,280 ↑ +380%
"People Also Ask" features 6 New
Rank Math Search Console GBP Optimised
Google Maps listed
Service 03

An AI assistant that works while you sleep.

Every hour your business is offline is a potential customer answered by your competitor. Our AI chatbots are trained on your business — your services, prices, FAQs, and booking process — and respond instantly, 24/7.

  • Trained on your business: services, pricing, FAQs
  • Captures lead name, email, and phone automatically
  • Books appointments directly into your calendar
  • Escalates complex queries to you via WhatsApp
  • Works on your website and Facebook Messenger
  • Monthly conversation reports so you see what customers ask
94 leads captured
Chatbot Activity — This Week
Amara's Boutique · Lagos
Conversations handled 214 ↑ +68%
Leads captured 94 41% rate
Bookings made automatically 31 New
Owner escalations needed 12 5.6%
Custom AI training CRM sync 24/7 active
🕐 Active 24/7
Service 04

Stop answering the same
WhatsApp messages every day.

If you're manually replying to "What are your prices?" and "Are you open on Saturday?" thirty times a week — that's a workflow problem, not a people problem. We build automation systems using n8n and Make.com to handle it all.

  • WhatsApp Business API integration
  • Automated FAQ replies and price lists
  • Booking confirmations and reminders
  • Lead capture → Google Sheets / CRM auto-sync
  • n8n and Make.com workflow setup
  • Invoice and quote automation
  • Full training so you can edit workflows yourself
340 tasks automated
Automation Flows — This Month
David's Restaurant · Accra
Table booking automation 142 handled
Menu / price enquiries 118 handled
Booking reminders sent 80 sent
Hours saved this month ~18 hrs ↑ Recurring
n8n + Make.com
Service 05

Sell online to customers across Africa.

Your customers are already searching for what you sell online. Whether you're selling handmade products, digital downloads, or booking paid appointments — we set up a WooCommerce store that accepts local South African payments and works on every device.

  • WooCommerce store setup and configuration
  • Payfast, Yoco, and Stripe payment integration
  • Product catalogue setup and upload training
  • Order management and fulfilment workflow
  • Abandoned cart recovery automation
  • WhatsApp order notifications
  • Mobile-optimised checkout (reduces drop-off)
Payfast + Yoco ready
Store Performance
First 30 days live · Cape Town Pottery
Orders received 67 Month 1
Revenue generated R18,400 ↑ New channel
Mobile checkout rate 71% ↑ Optimised
Cart abandonment 22% ↓ Industry avg: 70%
WooCommerce powered
Service 06

Your website, maintained and growing every month.

A website that isn't maintained is a liability. Outdated plugins get hacked. Slow sites lose visitors. A neglected Google Business Profile drops in rankings. Our monthly care plans keep everything running and improving — without you having to think about it.

  • Monthly plugin and WordPress core updates
  • Weekly automated backups (offsite storage)
  • Security scanning and malware removal
  • Monthly speed optimisation check
  • Google Business Profile update and management
  • Monthly performance report (traffic, rankings, issues)
  • 1 hour of content or design changes included
Zero downtime
Monthly Health Report
Care Plan client · Johannesburg
Uptime this month 99.98%
Security score A+
Plugins updated 14
Backups completed 4/4
Issues found & fixed 2 Resolved
Monthly reports
Technologies & tools we work with
WordPress WooCommerce Rank Math GeneratePress n8n Make.com WhatsApp API Cloudflare Google Analytics Google Business 💳 Payfast 💳 Yoco
Packages

Simple pricing,
no surprises.

All prices in ZAR. Not sure which package fits? Book a free call and we'll tell you honestly.

Starter
From R2,500
1–2 weeks delivery

  • 4-page WordPress website
  • Mobile responsive design
  • Basic SEO setup
  • Contact form + WhatsApp button
  • SSL & hosting guidance
  • 1 month free support
Get Started →
Pro
From R6,500
4–6 weeks delivery

  • Custom design, unlimited pages
  • E-commerce / WooCommerce
  • Full automation suite (n8n/Make)
  • CRM integration
  • WhatsApp bot + booking system
  • Monthly reporting dashboard
  • Priority support
Get Started →

Custom quotes available for specific requirements · Prices in ZAR · No hidden fees

Why Zumesco

How we compare to
other agencies.

Most agencies either charge enterprise rates or deliver template-level quality. We don't.

Feature Zumesco Tech Typical Agency DIY (Wix / Squarespace)
Pricing (starting) From R1,200 R8,000–R30,000+ R600/mo subscription
Built for African markets Yes — by design Generic global No
SEO included All packages Extra cost Basic only
AI chatbot / automation Growth & Pro Rarely offered Not available
Free support period Up to 3 months 30 days max Help docs only
You own your website 100% yours Yes Locked in platform
Direct communication WhatsApp + calls Account manager Ticket system
Local payment gateways Payfast, Yoco Sometimes Limited options
Questions

Common questions
about our services.

Free support covers bug fixes, minor content updates (text/images), plugin issues, and guidance on using your site. It does not include new pages, design overhauls, or adding features beyond the original scope — those are quoted separately. We're upfront about this boundary before you sign.
Yes — you own and pay for your own hosting so your website is fully yours. We recommend and set up your hosting account for you, and advise on the best value option for your budget and traffic level. For most SMEs, good shared hosting costs R120–R350/month.
Yes, and that's the point. We build with GeneratePress and GenerateBlocks — a system designed for non-technical users to manage. Every handover includes training videos and a written guide specific to your site. You won't need us for basic content changes.
We train the chatbot on a knowledge base of your business information — pricing, services, FAQs, booking instructions. It runs on a third-party AI platform (cost depends on usage but typically R200–R800/month for an active SME). We set up and configure everything; you just pay the platform fee directly.
For Growth and Pro packages, yes. We typically split into 50% deposit to begin and 50% on launch. For Starter packages the full amount is due before work begins. We discuss this openly on the discovery call before any commitment.
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No commitment. No sales pressure. Just an honest conversation about what your business needs — and whether we're the right fit to build it.

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Custom quote within 24 hours
We work across Africa & diaspora