Suitable for
- New businesses.
- Small service companies.
- Businesses relying mainly on Facebook or WhatsApp.
- Businesses with an outdated or incomplete website.
RouteFoundry Studio
Websites, dashboards and systems built around the way you work.
RouteFoundry Studio helps small and growing businesses build a credible online presence, improve operational visibility and simplify frustrating digital work.
Johannesburg-based · Remote across South Africa · Available for selected international projects
01Website
02Spreadsheet
03Dashboard
04Workflow
What we help with
Start with the problem. We’ll help define the solution.
You do not need a detailed technical brief. Tell us what is not working, what takes too much time or what your customers need to see. We will recommend the most practical way forward.
Service 01
Give your business a professional place online.
Starting priceFrom R1,500 once-off
Starting package includes
- One-page business website using a RouteFoundry Site Starter layout.
- One approved colour theme.
- Up to five main content sections.
- Mobile-responsive design.
- Services or product overview.
- Contact details and WhatsApp CTA.
- Basic enquiry form.
- Basic on-page SEO.
- One structured revision round.
- Launch support.
Managed Hosting & Care — R129/month
- Commences on the website launch date.
- RouteFoundry-managed hosting.
- Domain, DNS and SSL administration.
- Email hosting.
- Backup oversight.
- Recurring infrastructure support.
Client provides
- Business information.
- Service information and pricing where applicable.
- Logo and available brand material.
- Photographs where available.
- Contact details.
- Timely approval.
Not included at starting price
- Online shop.
- Customer login.
- Booking platform.
- Custom database.
- Advanced copywriting.
- Large image-editing requirement.
- Unlimited pages.
- Unlimited revisions.
- Ongoing monthly content changes.
- Custom functionality.
Turnaround
Approximately 5–10 working days after all required content and the deposit have been received.
Revision note
The package includes one structured revision round. Please submit requested changes together. New sections, changed direction or additional functionality may require a revised quotation.
Managed service
Managed Hosting & Care is a recurring companion service at R129/month from the website launch date and is separate from the once-off website build price.
Service 02
Make your spreadsheet work properly again.
Starting priceFrom R350
Suitable for
- Broken formulas.
- Duplicate or inconsistent data.
- Difficult formatting.
- Slow manual calculations.
- Confusing workbooks.
- Repeated report cleanup.
Starting package includes
- One workbook.
- Initial review.
- Formula or formatting repairs.
- Basic data cleanup.
- Clear explanation of changes.
- One minor follow-up adjustment.
- Approximately 60–90 minutes of work.
Quoted separately
- Multiple linked files.
- Macros or VBA.
- API connections.
- Large datasets.
- Advanced reporting.
- Major reconstruction.
- Sensitive recovery work.
Turnaround
Small repairs can often be completed within 1–2 working days.
Service 03
See what is happening without hunting through the data.
Starting priceFrom R850
Suitable for
- Sales.
- Expenses.
- Stock.
- Deliveries.
- Jobs and projects.
- Customer follow-ups.
- Staff activity.
- Operational exceptions.
Starting package includes
- One defined business process.
- One central workbook.
- Structured data-entry sheet.
- Up to two supporting sheets.
- One basic summary dashboard.
- Standard charts and indicators.
- Basic validation and controls.
- One revision round.
- Short handover explanation.
Not included at starting price
- Multiple departments.
- Complex permissions.
- Live external data feeds.
- API integrations.
- Custom web application.
- Advanced automation.
- Historical migration from multiple systems.
Turnaround
Approximately 3–5 working days for a basic tracker.
Commercial scope
A multi-source or automated management system belongs under Custom Operational Systems and receives a separate quote.
Service 04
Fix the frustrating thing that keeps getting in the way.
Starting priceFrom R450
Examples
- Broken website section.
- Contact form not working.
- Mobile layout problem.
- Incorrect links.
- Basic performance issue.
- Repetitive copying between files.
- Inefficient admin workflow.
- Simple form improvement.
- Small process redesign.
Starting package includes
- Initial diagnosis.
- One clearly defined small issue.
- Up to approximately 90 minutes of implementation.
- Basic testing.
- Summary of the fix.
Turnaround
Small fixes are usually completed within 1–3 working days.
Scope promise
We confirm the scope and price before beginning paid work.
Service 05
Systems designed around how your business actually works.
When a standard spreadsheet or website is not enough, RouteFoundry Studio can design practical dashboards, workflows, integrations and internal tools around a clearly defined operational process.
PricingCustom quotation following an initial project discussion.
Examples
- Automated reporting.
- Operational dashboards.
- Delivery or logistics monitoring.
- Data consolidation.
- API-connected monitoring.
- Internal workflow tools.
- Multi-stage trackers.
- Process alerts.
- Exception management.
- Custom business systems.
Which service do I need?
Not sure where your problem fits?
- I need customers to find and trust my business
- Business Website Launch
- My spreadsheet is broken or messy
- Spreadsheet Rescue
- I need to track what is happening
- Tracker or Dashboard
- Something digital is not working
- Website or Workflow Fix
- Our process involves multiple people or systems
- Custom Operational System
Studio project process
Clear scope. Practical delivery.
Tell us what you need
Send a short description, screenshots, files or a WhatsApp voice note.
We review the problem
We clarify the goal, recommend an approach and confirm the project scope.
You approve the quote
You receive the price, expected turnaround and what is included before work begins.
We build and test
The solution is completed and checked against the agreed scope.
You review and launch
You receive the agreed revision opportunity, handover and next steps.
Commercial terms
Payment expectations
Every project receives a confirmed scope and price before work begins. Starting prices apply to defined entry-level packages. Additional functionality, content or revisions are quoted separately.
- Below R1,000
- Full payment before work begins.
- R1,000–R4,999
- 50% deposit; balance before final handover or launch.
- R5,000 and above
- Agreed milestone payments.
Selected work
Practical ideas, built into working systems.
Public demonstration concept JoziPro Plumbing
A credible small-business website concept demonstrating clear services, trust-building content and direct enquiry paths.
View the projectInteractive demonstration system Morning Operations Snapshot
A practical operational dashboard concept designed to turn daily activity, exceptions and priorities into a usable management view.
View the projectProduct in active development Logistics Intelligence Platform
RouteFoundry’s developing logistics product vision, focused on operational visibility, exception management, connected workflows and actionable intelligence.
View the project
Questions about Studio
Frequently asked questions
Are starting prices final quotations?
No. They are starting prices for defined entry-level packages. The final price depends on the agreed scope.
What does RouteFoundry need before work begins?
This depends on the project. It may include business information, files, screenshots, branding, existing access or a description of the current process. Work begins after the scope is approved and the required payment is received.
Can you help if I am unsure which service applies?
Yes. Explain the problem or result you are trying to achieve, and we will help identify the most practical option.
How many revisions are included?
Revision limits depend on the agreed service. The Website Launch package includes one structured revision round. Additional functionality or revisions are quoted separately.
How are domain, hosting and email handled for Website Launch?
Domain, hosting, DNS and SSL administration, email hosting, backup oversight and recurring infrastructure support are provided through Managed Hosting & Care at R129/month from the website launch date, rather than being included in the once-off website build price.
Does the Website Launch package include shops, bookings or logins?
Online shops, booking platforms, customer logins, custom databases and custom functionality are not included at the starting price. They require separate scoping and quotation.
How do turnaround estimates work?
Turnaround estimates depend on the confirmed scope. The timeline begins after the required content, access and payment have been received.
Can RouteFoundry help with support or changes after launch?
Managed Hosting & Care covers recurring infrastructure support at R129/month from the website launch date. Content changes, new functionality and other ongoing work are scoped and quoted separately.
Do you work only with Johannesburg businesses?
No. RouteFoundry is based in Johannesburg and works remotely across South Africa, and is available for selected international projects.
How are client files handled?
Files are used only to assess the enquiry, communicate with you and, where a project proceeds, perform the agreed work. Please remove unnecessary personal or confidential information and do not submit passwords, banking credentials, API keys or private access details.
Start with the problem
Ready to make the next step clearer?
Describe the business problem in ordinary language. RouteFoundry will help identify the most practical next step, and the scope and price will be confirmed before work begins.