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The Alba Designs Blog
Practical, no-nonsense advice on web design, branding, and growing your business online — written by the team building it.
How Much Does a Website Cost in South Africa? A 2026 Pricing Guide
A realistic breakdown of what goes into web design pricing — so you know what you're actually paying for before you get a quote.
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Website vs Social Media Page: Why Your Business Needs Both
"I already have a Facebook page" is one of the most common objections we hear. Here's what a website does that social media never can.
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5 Signs Your Business Website Needs a Redesign
Your website was fine three years ago. Here's how to tell whether it's quietly costing you customers today.
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What Is a CRM, and Does Your Small Business Actually Need One?
Spreadsheets, WhatsApp and a notebook work fine — until they don't. Here's what a CRM actually does and how to tell if you need one.
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Why Your Website Needs a Privacy Policy, Terms and a Disclaimer
Legal pages feel like box-ticking until something goes wrong. Here's what POPIA actually requires and why it protects you as much as your customers.
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Introducing Alba Business Desk: A CRM Built for South African SMEs
Customers, deals, tasks, invoicing and reporting in one workspace — R699 a month for the whole business, not per user.
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