Marketing
Help with websites, social media and making sure you spread the word.
MARKETING RESOURCES
As a member you have access to an exclusive Members Portal with the following resources
Logo and Graphic Design
If you are starting out or just want to update your identity, have a look at the selection of free and paid resources.
Websites
Get a new website or update your current site.
Social Media
Tools and guidance to market on Facebook, Instagram and more.
Online marketing
Going beyond a website and social media.
Articles and help
General reading matter to help with your marketing.
Traditional marketing
Brochures, flyers, print and radio advertising.
WEBSITE DESIGN
Recommended website options
Free website builder: Wix
Wix is a simple, free website builder with potential to upgrade. Pros - easy to use, many good looking modern templates, upgrade-able. Cons - Not scale-able.
Paid builder: Squarespace
Squarespace is a drag-and-drop website builder with stylish templates and excellent functionality. Pros - easy to use, lots of options Cons - Starts at R170 per month for the entry-level plan and you have to do it yourself.
Shop website builder: Shopify
Full e-commerce website with everything needed to start an online store. Pros - easy to use with plenty of options and all the tools you need. Cons - pricy and they charge a commission on each sale.
Own website: WordPress
WordPress is the premier web platform. Over 25% of the Web is built on . Pros - Scale-able, upgrade-able, huge community to support you. Cons - Free to use the software but you require hosting which costs money and the learning curve is much steeper than the web builders mentioned above.
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LOGOS AND GRAPHIC DESIGNÂ
Recommended design options
Free designs: Canva
Canva is a fantastic free online graphic design resource to help you design logos as well as flyers, Facebook or Instagram posts and much more. Ther is also a paid version with more functionality.
Paid design: Fiverr
Fiverr is a fantastic community of developers, designers and creative people who will design logos, do web work, online marketing, vidoes, voice over work and much more.
Hire a designer
If you require custom work or special attention to your needs, then hire a local designer to work with you and raise your marketing to a new level.