Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on the scope. A simple brochure site typically takes 1–2 weeks. A multi-page business site with custom design takes 2–4 weeks. E-commerce stores and web applications take 4–8 weeks depending on complexity. Full-stack platforms with AI integrations or complex backends may take longer. We'll give you a clear timeline during the discovery phase.

No. We build everything from scratch using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Next.js, and other modern technologies. This gives us full control over performance, design, and security — without relying on plugins that slow your site down or create vulnerabilities. If you currently have a WordPress site and want to migrate, we can help with that too.

Starter websites start from around R2,500. Business websites from R5,000. E-commerce stores from R12,000. Custom software and platforms are quoted based on scope. Check our pricing page for detailed breakdowns, or contact us for a free quote.

We deploy your site to the best platform for your project. Static sites are hosted for free on GitHub Pages. Dynamic web apps are deployed on Vercel or Netlify (free tiers available). For projects requiring a database, we use Firebase or Supabase, which also offer generous free tiers. We handle the full deployment and configuration for you.

Yes — if your project includes a content management system (CMS) or admin panel. We build custom admin dashboards backed by Firebase or Supabase that let you update text, images, blog posts, portfolio items, and more — without touching any code. For simpler static sites, content updates are handled through us as part of a maintenance arrangement.

A website is primarily informational — it presents content to visitors (about pages, services, portfolios, blogs). A web application involves interactive functionality — user accounts, dashboards, data entry, booking systems, real-time features, and business logic. We build both, and many projects blend the two (e.g., a marketing site with a client login portal).

Absolutely. We build full-stack web applications including CRMs, booking systems, dashboards, client portals, internal tools, and SaaS platforms. We use React, Next.js, Node.js, Firebase, Supabase, and PostgreSQL depending on the project requirements. We also build MVPs and prototypes for founders looking to validate an idea quickly.

Yes. Since everything we build is hand-coded (no drag-and-drop editor for you to break things with), ongoing updates are handled through us. We offer flexible maintenance arrangements — either a monthly retainer for regular updates, or ad-hoc requests for occasional changes. This includes content updates, bug fixes, feature additions, and security patches.

Yes. Whether you're coming from WordPress, Wix, or an outdated custom site, we can redesign and rebuild your web presence from the ground up. We'll migrate your content, improve performance, and give you a modern, fast, SEO-friendly website that you fully own.

Our core stack includes HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Next.js, Node.js, Python, Firebase, Supabase, and PostgreSQL. We host on GitHub Pages, Vercel, and Netlify. We design in Figma and use Git/GitHub for version control. The specific tools depend on the project — we choose each one for its merit, not because a platform forces it.

Yes, 100%. You own your domain, your code, and your data. There are no proprietary CMS traps, no vendor lock-in, and no monthly platform fees. If you ever want to take your code to another developer, you can — it's yours. This is a key advantage over WordPress, Wix, and other platform-dependent solutions.

Vylex Web is based in South Africa and serves clients across Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town, Pretoria, Pietermaritzburg, and nationwide. All projects are managed remotely with clear communication, milestone-based delivery, and regular progress updates. See our service areas page for more details.