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Digital Growth

The "Launch and Abandon" Mistake: Why Your Website Should Evolve Every Month

If your website looks the same as it did two years ago, it's not just outdated — it's actively costing you customers. Here's why.

Root Digital15 June 2025
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Small Business Tips

Stop Being Your Own IT Guy: The Hidden Cost of DIY Websites

You didn't start a business to spend your evenings fighting with WordPress plugins. Here's what that DIY website is actually costing you.

Root Digital8 June 2025
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Business Strategy

Why Paying R20,000 Upfront for a Website Is a Trap for Growing Businesses

Most web agencies will quote you R15,000 to R25,000 before they've asked a single question about your business. Here's why that model is designed for agencies, not for you.

Root Digital1 June 2025
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