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Kakmaklik vs DIY vs Freelancer
An honest look at what you get. We're not the cheapest option — but we might be the smartest one.
| Feature | Kakmaklik | Wix / Squarespace | Freelancer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custom design (not a template) | ✓ | ✗ | Maybe |
| Mobile-first & fast (<1s load) | ✓ | ✗ | Maybe |
| WhatsApp integration | ✓ | ✗ | Extra |
| Quote / contact form | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Admin panel to edit content | CMS tier | ✓ | Extra |
| Local SEO (service area pages) | CMS tier | ✗ | Extra |
| LocalBusiness schema markup | CMS tier | ✗ | Rare |
| Managed hosting included | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| SSL & security | ✓ | ✓ | Maybe |
| Ongoing support | 30 min/mo | Forums | Hourly |
| Speed score (Google PageSpeed) | 95–100 | 40–70 | Varies |
| You own everything | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| No lock-in contract | ✓ | Annual | ✓ |
DIY (Wix / Squarespace)
R200–R500/mo
Cheap to start, but you're doing everything yourself — design, copy, SEO, speed optimisation, mobile testing. Most small business owners try it, get frustrated, and end up with a half-finished site that loads slowly and doesn't generate leads.
Kakmaklik
From R1 500 + R650/mo
We build it for you using your real content, make it fast and mobile-friendly, wire up WhatsApp and quote forms, and handle hosting and support. You get an admin panel to edit what matters. No template — custom built for your business.
Freelancer
R5 000–R50 000+
Quality varies wildly. Some deliver great work, some disappear mid-project. No ongoing hosting or support unless you pay extra. If they use WordPress, you're stuck updating plugins and fighting security vulnerabilities. And good luck getting changes done quickly.
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