Copywriting prices in South Africa
Let’s be entirely honest: cheap copywriting is the most expensive mistake a business can make. When you buy cut-rate words by the dozen from unverified sources, you aren’t just paying for low-quality text—you are paying for the lost revenue of customers who bounced off your page, the wasted budget of ad campaigns that didn’t convert, and the long-term damage to your brand’s local credibility.
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for small businesses- Turnaround: 5–7 business days
- 1 x SEO Blog Post: 600–800 words, optimised with 2-3 target keywords.5 x Social Media Captions: Ready-to-use copy for your channels.
- 1 x Email Newsletter: Short, engaging customer update (up to 300 words).
- Basic Proofreading: Grammar and typo check for up to 1,000 words of existing content.
The "Business Growth" Package
Turnaround: 4–5 business days
2 x SEO Articles: 1,000+ words each, including meta descriptions and alt-text suggestions.
12 x Social Media Captions: Enough for 3 posts per week across 2 platforms.
2 x Email Campaigns: 1 Newsletter + 1 Sales/Promotional mailer with clear CTAs.
Light Editing: Polishing up to 2,500 words of internal documents, brochures, or presentations.
Content Strategy: A 30-minute monthly alignment call to discuss goals.
Answers to Your Questions
Do you charge per word, per hour, or per project package?
We charge on a flat-rate, per-package project basis to ensure total pricing transparency and predictable monthly budgeting for your business.
We avoid per-word pricing because it prioritizes fluff over value, and hourly rates can penalize efficient writing. A fixed package price means you know exactly what you are paying and what you are receiving every month, with no surprise costs.
Are there any hidden fees or additional costs in your ZAR pricing?
No, there are no hidden fees; all prices listed on our website are fully transparent and inclusive of brief creation, research, writing, and editing
Can I customize a copywriting package to fit my specific budget?
Yes, we offer fully tailormade copywriting packages designed around your specific marketing goals, content volume, and budget constraints.
How many revisions are included in the package price?
Every copywriting package includes two rounds of revisions per deliverable, provided the feedback is requested within 14 days of submission.
What is the contract commitment for your monthly content packages?
Our monthly copywriting packages operate on a flexible, month-to-month basis with a standard 30-day written notice period for cancellation.
Let's Work Together!
Whether you are a growing tech startup in Cape Town looking for a lean, high-impact launch package, an established SMME aiming to dominate local search, or a large enterprise in Johannesburg requiring a comprehensive digital overhaul, our pricing structure is built on absolute transparency. We scope our projects based on the deep strategic research, technical AEO structuring, and conversion psychology required to move the needle for your specific industry.