One small team for the whole job.

Websites, WordPress care, SEO and ads, and design for new and existing sites. Work directly with the people behind the work, with support beyond launch.

Worked with

VodacomBarclaysMovemberGenesisTafelAmatheonHunger Stop
★★★★★ 5 on Google

Who we are

Same people, years later. A small, hands-on team in Johannesburg.

We design, scale, and manage custom websites for global and local businesses. Building websites since 2012, we expanded into a full service agency in 2016, staying small on purpose, so you work directly with the experts executing your project, not a middleman.

About us

2012our first website clients
2016the year we became an agency
20+industriesfrom insurance to agriculture to streaming tech
5continentswhere we've had or still have clients

Reviews

Authentic reviews, written 100% by our clients.

Straight from Google, unedited.

Based in Johannesburg. Working worldwide.

Every pin highlights an active or past client relationship, backed by a time zone that perfectly aligns with UK and European office hours, and US East Coast business mornings.

--:--Us, South Africa
--:--London
--:--Berlin
--:--New York
World map with pins showing where 86DSGN has had clientsHome base

What you can expect

How we work. No surprises.

Five things that are true on every project, whatever its size.

 86DSGNWhat it means for you
Communication
Direct access
Work directly with your site's creators, not middlemen or account managers.
Pricing
Clear & upfront
Fixed scope, transparent starting rates, and absolutely no hidden costs.
Post-Launch
Continuous support
Continuous care plans from R900/mo with daily monitoring and human review.
Ownership
100% yours
Retain complete control over your domain, hosting, and accounts.
Scope
Unified team
Design, dev, ads, and maintenance aligned under the team that built it.

Good to know

Questions we get asked. Short answers.

How much does a website cost?

Landing pages from R8,500. Sites from R12,500 (up to 5 pages) or R18,000 (6 to 10 pages). Online shops from R25,000, excl. VAT. Share your goals, and we'll deliver a clear proposal, timeline, and fixed price locked in before we start.

How long does a website project take?

Most sites launch within 8 to 12 weeks from kick-off, depending on complexity and how quickly content is provided. You'll get a realistic timeline before we start.

Should I fix my current site or start again?

Start with a free health check. We'll tell you straight what to do next and why it matters.

Who owns the website?

Your domain and platform accounts stay under your control, and we don't hold anything hostage. We explain ownership of the project work and any third-party licences in the proposal.

What about hosting?

We'll recommend hosting suited to your platform and budget, and can manage it for you or hand it over fully set up.

What do I need to provide?

Content is king: text, images, your logo. Don't have that yet? Our design and copywriting teams can help.

What happens after launch?

WordPress sites are kept secure and up-to-date with care plans from R900/month (featuring daily automated checks via 86Tools and human review). Shopify and Webflow sites receive on-demand updates and fixes. When you want more enquiries, Google and LinkedIn Ads management keep your pipeline full.