We've done SEO since 2017, and we now build generative engine optimisation (GEO) and answer engine optimisation (AEO) into every campaign. Blue links, AI Overviews, ChatGPT or Perplexity, the goal doesn't change: your business gets found, and you get the call.
Every package runs month to month with 30 days' notice. We have to earn the next month.
Pricing scales with how many areas and keywords you target, not with padding.
Strategy, content, technical SEO and link building are done by our own people in Durban. Nothing is outsourced.
Monthly numbers come from your own Search Console and lead forms, including where you show up in AI Overviews.
Your customers search Google and ask AI before they ever pick up the phone.
If your business isn't ranking on page one of Google or showing up in an AI Overview, you're invisible to potential customers actively searching for what you sell. We're one of the first South African SEO agencies to integrate AI search optimisation into a full SEO offering, covering Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, and other AI assistants and answer engines. Our custom AI search and SEO strategy covers traditional rankings plus visibility across large language models (LLMs) and AI-driven search platforms, the same zero-click, answer-first environment that's now deciding which brands get chosen before a searcher ever reaches a website. Get your free AI visibility and SEO audit now and see how our approach can change your online presence.
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Why this matters now: GP Forklifts, Abethu Skills and Dr Joosab Medical Practice all went from no presence in Google's AI Overviews to measurable visibility within six months. The case studies further down show the Search Console numbers behind that.
Real impact: Our clients typically see a 156% increase in Google Maps visibility and 89% more phone calls within 4 months.
What makes us different: We combine AI-powered content research with human creativity, ensuring your content ranks well while genuinely connecting with readers. Our content is optimised for both traditional search AND AI-powered search results.
Our track record: Average domain authority increase of 23 points within 12 months for clients on our Pro and Enterprise packages.
Technical excellence: 94% of our clients see improved Core Web Vitals scores within 60 days, leading to better rankings, AI search visibility, and user experience.
E-commerce results: Our online store clients average a 384% increase in organic revenue within their first year through our combined traditional SEO and generative engine optimisation approach.
What it means for you: Clients on our Pro and Enterprise packages see an average 156% improvement in conversion rate within 6 months.
Why it matters: ChatGPT now handles over 100 million queries daily. South African consumers are asking it which agency, product, or service provider to choose, be the answer they get.
The opportunity: Google AI Overviews appear on over 46% of searches in South Africa. Brands featured in them receive significantly higher click-through and brand recall than those only in traditional organic results.
Who uses Perplexity: Decision-makers and high-value buyers who research before committing. Being cited here means your brand is in the room when the most valuable prospects are making up their minds.
Why Gemini matters: Because it's built into Google Search and Android, Gemini has the largest reach of any AI assistant in South Africa. Ranking in Google alone is no longer enough. Your brand needs to be in Gemini's answers too.
The B2B edge: Microsoft Copilot has the strongest penetration in corporate and professional environments. If your clients are businesses, their procurement teams are already using Copilot. Be the brand it recommends.
No obligation, no high-pressure sales tactics. Just honest analysis and practical recommendations for improving your search visibility.
Ready to reach a larger audience, target specific audiences, and more? Get the best digital marketing services in Durban, South Africa, that help your business grow. Our strategy includes content marketing, digital PR, social media management, email marketing to keep past enquiries and customers coming back, and integrated campaigns that extend the reach of your AI SEO work.
Get 24/7 online visibility. Our web design services include responsive mobile optimization, intuitive user interfaces, professional copywriting, and custom imagery that brings your brand to life. Every site we build includes optimized page layouts and structured data implementation for maximum SEO and AI search performance.
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We develop AI solutions including smart chatbots, predictive analytics, machine learning models, natural language processing, and automated workflows. Our AI implementations help you make data-driven decisions, enhance customer experiences, and simplify day-to-day operations, including chatbot optimisation for customer service.
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Bring your vision to life with custom mobile and web applications. We build scalable, user-friendly apps, from native iOS and Android applications to progressive web apps. Our development process covers everything from UX/UI design and backend architecture to API integration and ongoing maintenance.
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We design and develop enterprise-grade software, SaaS platforms, management systems, and specialised tools that integrate seamlessly with your existing infrastructure. Our agile development approach ensures scalable, secure, future-proof solutions for enterprise clients.
View ServicesBuilding strong partnerships in South Africa, one business at a time. Here's our range of SEO packages and pricing. We customise each plan for your business, understanding its uniqueness, industry, and current rankings. Get in touch for a custom GEO strategy and a free proposal.
Every business has unique requirements. Our AI SEO consultants work with you to develop custom pricing based on your specific goals, competitive environment, and budget. Whether you need specialised solutions, multi-location SEO, vertical-specific keyword targeting, or industry-specific generative engine optimisation strategies, we create packages that deliver maximum value for your investment.
All packages include:
Search engine optimisation is the work of getting your website to rank in Google's results for the searches your customers make. It covers technical health, the content on your pages, and links from other sites. Read our full guide to SEO.
Different names for the same idea: getting your business named inside AI-generated answers on Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity, not just listed in the blue links below them. We break each one down in what is GEO, what is AEO and what is AI SEO.
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Ready to change your online presence and dominate your market? Our SEO consultants are available for a free generative AI SEO consultation to discuss your business goals, review your current performance, and outline how our AI SEO optimisation services can drive sustainable growth.
Your Business Objectives:
Revenue goals, target markets, growth timeline, competitive challenges
Current Performance:
Website analytics review, existing rankings, traffic sources, conversion rate, AI search visibility assessment
Competition:
Who's dominating your market in traditional and AI search, what strategies they're using, opportunities for differentiation, competitor AI SEO tactics monitoring
Our Approach:
How we'll achieve your goals through generative engine optimisation, specific tactics we'll employ, realistic timeline and expectations, advanced prompt insights methodology
Custom Recommendations:
Clear cost breakdown with no hidden fees, monthly pricing options, payment terms and flexibility, custom package options, AEO pricing and plans and pricing overview
Transparent Pricing:
Clear cost breakdown with no hidden fees, monthly pricing options, payment terms and flexibility, custom package options, AEO pricing and plans & pricing overview
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Rankings and traffic are inputs. Leads and sales are the output. Every campaign we run includes conversion rate optimisation as standard, not as an add-on, because getting your site to page one means nothing if visitors leave without contacting you.
Every client below came to us with a different problem: no online visibility at all, a website Google couldn't find, or rankings that had stalled for years. What we do for each one starts the same way regardless of industry: proper technical SEO, content built to answer the exact questions their customers are typing into Google, and increasingly, structure that gets picked up by ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google's AI Overviews rather than just the classic blue links. We call the second part AEO and GEO (answer engine and generative engine optimisation), but the client doesn't need to know the acronyms. They need more enquiries, and that's what we measure.
The figures below are pulled straight from each client's Google Search Console account and lead-capture forms, comparing two matching time periods. Where a result has a caveat worth knowing, we've included it. A case study that only shows the good news isn't much use to anyone.
Our full SEO campaign for ZuZanna's Wellness achieved strong results in just 6 months. By implementing a targeted strategy focusing on high-intent keywords in the health food sector, we helped them rank #1 for "healthy rusks to buy" and related terms.
Results achieved:
Dr Joosab Medical Practice offers general medical services across several Durban locations, including Inanda, Phoenix, Overport and KwaMashu. We built four HPCSA-compliant service pages across these locations, each targeting the specific search terms patients use when looking for a doctor in their suburb.
Results over 6 months:
This is what a zero-to-rankings start looks like when the technical foundation and content are done correctly. No prior authority, no existing traffic, just well-structured pages answering the right questions in the right suburbs.
These four are a sample of what full case studies look like. From small local businesses to national brands, and from Durban to Dubai, we've helped companies in every major industry turn search visibility into real enquiries.
Alongside our SEO and AEO work, we design and build websites, apps and internal tools for clients across South Africa and abroad.
unicab.co.za — An established transport and e-hailing brand in Cape Town, offering airport transfers, staff transport, private tours and on-demand cab bookings. Our work here was building an internal app for the business, separate from their public-facing site.
Visit Siteenergy-assist.co.za — A home energy solutions business offering gas geysers, heat pump water heaters and solar systems for South African homes. We built this site from the ground up.
Visit Sitenovalitebeauty.co.za — A Shopify-built K-beauty and Korean skincare e-commerce store based in Durban North, stocking brands including NIDA, Medicube, Anua and Beauty of Joseon with nationwide delivery. Our work here has focused on content and SEO for the store.
Visit Siteproteinpets.co.za — A South African pet food manufacturer producing dog, puppy, cat, horse, rabbit and chinchilla feed, sold through select retail stores nationwide. We've worked with this client on content and SEO.
Visit SiteEach of these is the short version. Full case studies, complete with GSC data, lead volumes, AI Overviews screenshots, and month-by-month breakdowns, are available on our case studies page.
View All Case StudiesOur 4-phase methodology for turning search visibility into measurable business growth, in traditional results, AI Overviews, and LLM platforms.
Every successful SEO campaign begins with understanding. We start by conducting a thorough SEO audit that examines your website's technical health, content quality, backlink profile, and competitive positioning. This full website analysis reveals opportunities and challenges that inform our strategy development.
Our SEO consultants review your business goals, target audience, market conditions, and competition to ensure alignment between your SEO strategy and broader business objectives. We analyze competitor strategies to identify gaps we can exploit and strengths we need to counter.
What you receive:
Based on our analysis, we develop a full SEO strategy that outlines clear objectives and tactics. This detailed project plan covers our approach to keyword research, content marketing, link building, and technical improvements. We establish key performance indicators and create a realistic timeline for implementation.
Our strategies balance quick wins with long-term growth initiatives. While we implement immediate optimisations for fast impact (technical fixes, low-hanging fruit content opportunities), we simultaneously build foundations for sustained success through authority building and in-depth content development.
Your strategic roadmap includes:
Our in-house development team brings strategies to life through precise execution. We optimise your site structure, enhance user experience, ensure mobile optimisation, and implement schema markup for better search visibility. Our content creators produce optimised blog articles and page content that engages readers while satisfying search algorithms.
Throughout implementation, we maintain focus on user-friendly design and fast load times. Every technical change undergoes testing to ensure it enhances rather than disrupts user experience. Our social media marketing integration amplifies content reach while our link building efforts establish your authority within your industry.
Monthly deliverables:
SEO isn't a set-it-and-forget-it solution, it's an ongoing partnership. We provide detailed monthly reports tracking your progress toward goals, including keyword rankings, organic traffic growth, conversion metrics, and business impact. Our ongoing optimisation ensures your strategy evolves with algorithm changes, competitive shifts, and emerging opportunities.
Regular strategy sessions identify areas for improvement and new opportunities to exploit. We adjust tactics based on performance data, ensuring your marketing investment delivers maximum returns. You'll always know exactly how your SEO investment is performing and what we're doing to improve results.
Continuous improvement includes:
Here are some testimonials from our happy clients.
Behind every successful campaign is a team of dedicated specialists who bring extensive knowledge and proven experience. We're not just another agency - we're a registered South African company with real people, real expertise, and real results.
With extensive experience in search engine optimization, e-commerce, and digital marketing strategy since 2017, Campbell leads our agency's strategic direction and ensures our clients benefit from techniques.
His expertise in technical SEO, algorithm analysis, and conversion optimization has helped South African businesses achieve #1 rankings and substantial revenue growth.
Our technical SEO expert brings Web Foundations Associate Certification and mastery of modern development frameworks including WordPress, React.js, Webflow, and Apollo GraphQL. Ronald ensures every technical improvement enhances both search visibility and AI search visibility.
He specialises in Core Web Vitals optimisation, site speed improvements, structured data implementation, optimised page layouts, and complex technical implementations that give our clients competitive advantages in traditional search and answer engines.
Our content marketing specialist creates authoritative content and SEO content that ranks well in traditional search, gets cited by large language models, and provides genuine value to readers.
Mndeni's expertise in SEO copywriting, keyword integration, strategic keyword and question selection, and audience psychology ensures every piece serves both SEO objectives and user needs. As one of the first content specialists in South Africa to combine AI content tools with human creativity using advanced prompt insights, Mndeni delivers efficiency without sacrificing quality.
The driving force behind smooth execution and client satisfaction, Lungi coordinates all aspects of campaign delivery and maintains our commitment to clear communication and timely results. She ensures projects stay on track, stakeholders remain informed, and implementations happen smoothly without disrupting your business operations.
"My job is making sure nothing falls through the cracks. When clients work with us, they get consistent communication, clear timelines, and reliable delivery."
Your dedicated point of contact for ongoing partnerships, ensuring your questions are answered, strategies align with your goals, and you're always informed about campaign progress. Donatella manages long-term client relationships, identifies opportunities for expansion, and coordinates support to maximize your results and satisfaction.
"I'm here to ensure you get maximum value from your SEO investment. Whether you need quick support or strategic guidance, I'm your advocate within our team."
An expert in building high-quality backlinks and establishing domain authority, Shakeel implements ethical link building methods that deliver sustainable ranking improvements. His relationship-based approach has secured links from high-authority South African and international publishers, industry associations, and reputable platforms across diverse sectors.
"Link building isn't about quantity - it's about strategic partnerships with authoritative sources. I focus on acquiring links that actually move the needle on rankings while providing genuine value."
Together, our team brings different perspectives and specialised skills to every client engagement. We're a registered South African company with specialists, just dedicated professionals committed to your success.
Are you not sure if your industry needs professional SEO services? SEO is essential for any industry with an online presence that wants to attract organic traffic and qualified leads. Here are industries that benefit significantly from strategic SEO investment:
Online stores need SEO to rank product pages and category pages in search results, attracting potential customers and qualified traffic. Our e-commerce SEO services optimize product descriptions, category structures, and shopping experiences to capture high-intent keywords that drive sales in both traditional search and AI-powered search results.
We implement inventory optimization, user experience enhancements, structured data for products, voice search optimization, and conversion rate optimization strategies. Products appear in Google AI Overviews, shopping results, and AI assistants recommendations.
Hospitals, clinics, and medical practitioners need SEO to ensure their websites appear when people search for health-related queries in traditional search and ask AI assistants for medical advice. From private practices to multi-location clinics, we help healthcare providers connect with patients through local SEO campaigns, reputation management, voice search optimization, and content marketing that establishes thought leadership.
Our answer engine optimization (AEO) ensures doctors appear in Google AI Overviews and AI-powered search results when patients research symptoms and treatments, while maintaining HPCSA and medical advertising compliance.
Law firms, accounting practices, consulting companies, architects, and other professional services need SEO to establish authority and attract qualified leads through traditional search and AI-driven search platforms. Our comprehensive approach to content creation, technical SEO optimization, digital PR, and reputation management helps professional service providers demonstrate expertise and capture high-value clients.
We implement authoritative content strategies, strategic keyword/question selection, and structured data implementation to ensure professionals appear in People Also Ask boxes, AI overviews, and LLM-based search results when prospects research services.
Banks, investment firms, insurance companies, and financial advisors need SEO to attract potential customers searching for financial advice, services, and products through high-intent keywords. We help financial services rank for competitive keywords while building trust through authoritative content and strategic link building that demonstrates expertise and reliability.
Compliance-focused: All content meets FSCA (Financial Sector Conduct Authority) advertising guidelines.
Travel agencies, hotels, restaurants, and tour operators need SEO to rank for location-based search queries and travel-related keywords that attract travelers and tourists. We help hospitality businesses gain visibility through local SEO services, review management, multilingual content, and strategies that capture travelers during their research phase.
Tourism focus: Helping South African tourism operators compete internationally and attract both local and international visitors.
Real estate agents and brokers need SEO to rank their websites for location-specific keywords like "homes for sale in [area]," "property for rent in [city]," and "estate agents near me." We help agents and agencies dominate location-based searches, optimize property listings, and generate quality leads through targeted local SEO campaigns and Google My Business optimisation.
Geographic coverage: Serving property professionals from Cape Town to Johannesburg, Durban to Gqeberha.
Manufacturers and distributors need SEO to connect with B2B buyers searching for suppliers, products, and industrial services. Our strategies focus on technical product content, industry-specific keywords, and B2B-focused link building that establishes authority within industrial sectors.
Builders, contractors, plumbers, electricians, and other trade services benefit significantly from local SEO that captures customers searching for immediate services. Our location-focused strategies ensure trades people appear in local pack results and capture emergency service searches with high commercial intent.
Every industry presents its own opportunities and challenges. Our SEO specialists develop strategies based on a real understanding of your market dynamics and customer behaviour. Whatever industry you're in, we have the expertise to drive qualified traffic and measurable business growth.
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Our SEO company supports businesses throughout South Africa, from Cape Town to Johannesburg, Pretoria to Port Elizabeth, and everywhere in between.
While based in Durban, we deliver world-class SEO services to clients nationwide through remote collaboration, regular video calls, and strategic in-person meetings when valuable.
Wherever your business operates in South Africa, our SEO agency delivers strategies that drive local visibility and national growth.
Request your free SEO audit online Quick online form - we'll deliver your comprehensive audit within 3 business days
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Our team is in Durban, and most of our clients are in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, with others in the Western Cape and the UAE. If you're looking for local detail, start with the page for your area:
SEO in Durban | SEO in Umhlanga | SEO in Johannesburg | SEO in Pretoria | SEO in Cape Town
Anywhere else in the country, we work remotely with video calls and meet in person when it's worth the trip.
Since 2017, Design Zeen (Pty) Ltd has helped businesses across South Africa grow through data-driven SEO. We report openly, measure the things that matter to you (calls, enquiries, sales), and stick to white-hat methods.
We started building AI search visibility into client campaigns early, so we've had time to learn what actually gets a business cited, and what doesn't.
✓ Customized Strategies: Tailored solutions based on your unique business needs, competition, and growth objectives - never cookie-cutter templates
✓ Clear Communication: Transparent reporting, regular strategy calls, and frequent updates on campaign performance and market changes
✓ Ongoing Optimization: Continuous refinement to maximize your return on investment as algorithms evolve and opportunities emerge
✓ Ethical Practices: Sustainable, white-hat SEO tactics that build long-term success and protect your website from penalties
✓ Dedicated Support: Experienced SEO specialists who genuinely care about your growth and are invested in your success
✓ No Long-Term Contracts: Month-to-month service demonstrates our confidence in delivering value - you stay because results speak for themselves
✓ Innovation Leadership: Access to techniques including AI SEO and GEO optimization that most South African businesses haven't even heard of yet
✓ Registered & Certified: Legitimate South African company with BBBEE certification and verified profiles across industry platforms
The businesses dominating search results in 2027 are the ones investing strategically today. While your competitors delay, you can be building authority, capturing market share, and establishing yourself as the industry leader in both traditional search and AI-powered platforms.
Every month you wait is another month your competitors gain ground.
Book a free consultation and we'll show you where you stand on Google and in AI answers today, and what we'd fix first.
Free SEO Audit: Discover exactly what's holding your website back and get a prioritized action plan for improvement
Strategy Consultation: Discuss your goals with our specialists and explore custom solutions aligned with your needs and budget
No Obligation: Honest advice, realistic timelines, transparent pricing - no pressure, no games
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There are many reasons why you should work with an expert SEO agency. Unlike one-size-fits-all solutions, here are just 4 reasons why you should work with a professional SEO company:
Our full service expert SEO agency Durban has specialized knowledge and experience in optimizing websites for search engines. We keep up to date with the latest trends and best practices in Search Engine Optimisation, which can help your business stay ahead of the competition through a comprehensive SEO strategy.
SEO efforts require a large amount of time and effort to be implemented effectively. Working with an SEO agency can free up time for your business to focus on its core operations while the SEO agency takes care of the comprehensive SEO strategy and social media marketing.
Our expert SEO agency Durban creates customized SEO strategies based on your business's unique goals, target audience, and industry, which leads to more effective campaigns. We don't believe in one-size-fits-all solutions but rather develop tailored approaches including sales funnel analysis.
Our SEO agency Durban provides regular reports and insights that show the impact of your SEO strategies, helping your business measure the effectiveness of our SEO campaigns and adjust our strategies accordingly.
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