What is a basic SEO fix and what does it include?

A basic SEO fix is a once-off service that corrects the fundamental SEO issues on your South African website. It includes on-page optimisation (titles, meta descriptions, heading structure), schema markup implementation, Google Search Console setup, sitemap submission, image alt text corrections and a technical audit report. It gives your site the correct SEO foundation from R5,500.

How much does a once-off SEO fix cost in South Africa?

Online By Digital's Basic SEO Fix starts from R5,500 as a once-off payment. This is ideal for South African small businesses that want their website's SEO set up correctly without committing to a monthly retainer. The exact price depends on the size of your website and the number of pages requiring optimisation.

Will a once-off SEO fix improve my Google rankings?

Yes. Fixing foundational SEO errors — such as missing meta tags, incorrect heading structures, duplicate content and missing schema markup — often leads to noticeable ranking improvements within 4–8 weeks. While ongoing SEO delivers the best long-term results, a once-off SEO fix is an excellent starting point for South African businesses with a limited budget.

What is Google Search Console and why does my website need it?

Google Search Console is a free tool that shows you how Google sees your website, including which pages are indexed, what search queries bring visitors and whether any technical errors exist. Online By Digital sets up and verifies your Search Console account as part of the Basic SEO Fix, ensuring Google can crawl and index your South African business website correctly.

What is schema markup and why is it important for SEO?

Schema markup is structured data code added to your website that helps Google and AI search tools understand your content. It enables rich results such as star ratings, FAQ snippets and business details in search results. Our Basic SEO Fix includes implementing the correct schema types for your South African business, improving both visibility and click-through rates.

00Once-Off SEO South Africa

Basic SEO Fix — Get Your Website's SEO Foundation Right (Once-Off)

A once-off SEO fix that corrects all on-page issues, sets up the proper technical structure and gets your South African website visible to Google — from R4,500. No ongoing retainer required.

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01What's Included

Everything Covered in the Basic SEO Fix

If your South African website has never had proper SEO setup, has recently been redesigned, or has been losing rankings, a once-off Basic SEO Fix is the right starting point. We correct every foundational issue and hand you a site properly configured for search visibility.

Full On-Page SEO Audit

We audit every page of your website — title tags, meta descriptions, heading structure (H1, H2, H3), internal linking, image alt text, URL structure and content quality. Every issue is documented and then corrected directly on your site. You receive a written report detailing every finding and fix applied.

Keyword Mapping

The right keywords must be assigned to the right pages. We perform keyword research specific to your South African business and map target keywords to each page — ensuring no keyword cannibalisation, no wasted pages and no missed opportunities. This forms the foundation for all on-page corrections.

Schema Markup Implementation

We implement LocalBusiness, Service and FAQPage structured data across your site — giving Google rich context about your business, your services and the questions you answer. Schema markup improves how Google displays your site in search results and feeds directly into AI Overview eligibility.

Google Search Console Setup

If your South African website is not in Google Search Console, Google is effectively working from incomplete data about your site. We set up and verify your property in Google Search Console, submit your sitemap, resolve any coverage errors and configure everything correctly so Google can crawl and index your site properly.

XML Sitemap & robots.txt

We create or review your XML sitemap to ensure all important pages are included and properly structured, then submit it to Google Search Console. We also review and optimise your robots.txt file to ensure Google is crawling the right pages and blocked from indexing what it should not see.

Broken Links & Canonical Audit

Broken internal and external links damage user experience and waste crawl budget. We identify and fix all broken links found during the audit. We also audit and correct all canonical tags to prevent duplicate content issues — a common problem on sites with URL parameter variations, paginated pages or multiple domain configurations.

Mobile-Friendly Check

Google uses mobile-first indexing — your mobile site is what Google evaluates for rankings. We test your site on multiple devices, identify mobile usability issues (text too small, elements too close together, viewport misconfiguration) and provide a detailed recommendations report with corrections where possible within the scope of the fix.

Written Report

At the end of every Basic SEO Fix, you receive a comprehensive written report documenting every issue found, every correction applied, and recommendations for ongoing improvements. This report gives you full transparency on what was done and serves as a baseline for future SEO work.

02Pricing

Basic SEO Fix Pricing

ONCE-OFF

Basic SEO Fix

R4,500once-off

Up to 10 Pages

Full on-page SEO audit
Keyword mapping
On-page corrections applied
Google Search Console setup
Sitemap & robots.txt
Written report

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ONCE-OFF

Advanced SEO Fix Most Popular

R7,500once-off

Up to 25 Pages

Everything in Basic SEO Fix
LocalBusiness schema
Service schema on all pages
FAQPage schema implementation
Broken link audit & fix
Canonical tag audit

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Enterprise SEO Fix

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50+ Pages

Everything in Advanced SEO Fix
Full technical SEO audit
Content gap analysis
Mobile performance check
Competitor benchmark report
Strategy roadmap document

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Timeline: 5–10 business days depending on site size. All prices are once-off — no recurring fees unless you choose an ongoing SEO package.

03What's Not Included

What Requires Ongoing Monthly SEO

The Basic SEO Fix addresses your foundational on-page and technical issues — the things that can be corrected once and remain correct. What it does not include is the ongoing work that requires continuous effort to produce results:

Link building — acquiring backlinks from authoritative South African websites is an ongoing strategy
Content creation — publishing new blog posts, service pages and location pages requires ongoing effort
Ongoing ranking monitoring — tracking keyword positions and responding to algorithm updates
Competitor monitoring — staying ahead of competitive movements in your niche

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If you want to grow rankings continuously, our monthly SEO packages are the right next step after the Basic SEO Fix.

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04FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

A basic SEO fix is a once-off service that corrects all foundational on-page and technical SEO issues on your existing website. It covers title tags, meta descriptions, heading structure, keyword mapping, Google Search Console setup, XML sitemap submission, robots.txt optimisation, schema markup and a broken link audit — everything needed to give your South African website a clean, search-engine-ready foundation.

A Basic SEO Fix typically takes 5 to 10 business days depending on the size of your website and the number of pages that require corrections. Smaller sites (under 10 pages) are generally completed in 5 business days. Larger sites with 20+ pages or complex technical issues may take up to 10 business days. We provide a clear timeline estimate before starting.

No SEO service can guarantee specific rankings — Google's algorithm considers hundreds of factors and no agency has direct control over results. What a Basic SEO Fix guarantees is that your foundational SEO issues are corrected, your site is properly configured for Google to crawl and understand, and you have the technical baseline needed for rankings to be possible. Without these foundations, meaningful rankings are very difficult to achieve regardless of other efforts.

The Basic SEO Fix corrects your foundations but does not include ongoing ranking growth activities like link building, content creation or continuous optimisation. If you want to rank for competitive keywords and grow your search visibility over time, you will need an ongoing monthly SEO strategy. The Basic SEO Fix is the right starting point — once your foundations are correct, ongoing SEO produces far better results because there are no foundational issues holding you back.

Online By Digital's Basic SEO Fix starts from R4,500 for sites up to 10 pages (on-page corrections, keyword mapping, GSC setup, sitemap and robots.txt). The Advanced SEO Fix is R7,500 for up to 25 pages and includes LocalBusiness, Service and FAQPage schema markup, broken link audit and canonical tag audit. The Enterprise SEO Fix (50+ pages) is priced on request and adds full technical audit, content gap analysis, mobile performance check, competitor benchmark and strategy roadmap. All are once-off prices with no recurring fees.

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