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Aether Design · Nº V

VThe Digital Steward

This is where maintenance becomes desirable.

While others launch websites and disappear, Aether Design remains behind the scenes, ensuring every digital property continues to perform with precision.

—Ongoing Services

The vigil never ends

Stay secure, fast and relevant, every hour from first light to last.

  • I

    Monthly audits

    A considered review of your site’s health, content and conversion each month.

  • II

    Security reviews

    Vulnerabilities watched for, patched and hardened before they become problems.

  • III

    Content updates

    Text and imagery kept current, so the site always reflects the business.

  • IV

    SEO monitoring

    Rankings, indexing and keywords observed, with refinements where they matter.

  • V

    Performance refinement

    Speed tuning, caching and image compression for a site that never feels slow.

  • VI

    Technical support

    A trusted hand to call upon when something needs attention.

—Care Plans on Retainer

Five tiers of stewardship

Monthly care, chosen for the scale of your ambitions. Each plan may be paired with the optional additions below.

I

Starter Care

Keep your site safe and steady. Ideal for freelancers and small businesses who need essential protection without the extras.

R650/ month

First month complimentary with any template or new website

  • Regular Monitoring & Updates
  • Monthly Backups with Quick Recovery
  • Basic Performance Checks
  • SSL Certificate Renewal
II

Growth Care

Optimise and grow with confidence. Designed for SMEs who want their site to stay fast, secure, and up to date.

R1,200/ month

  • Weekly Backups & Recovery
  • Security Monitoring & Updates
  • Performance Optimisation (speed tuning, caching, image compression)
  • Minor Content Updates (text/images)
  • Monthly Analytics Reporting
IV

E-Commerce Care

Keep your store secure, fast, and profitable. Tailored for online shops and booking platforms.

R3,500/ month

  • All Pro Care features
  • Transaction Monitoring & Checkout Optimisation
  • Product/Stock Updates
  • Customer Data Security
V

Enterprise Care

Dedicated support for high-traffic businesses. For corporate sites and large-scale e-commerce platforms.

R8,000/ month

  • Full Security Hardening (firewalls, malware scans, 2FA)
  • Daily Offsite Backups
  • CDN Setup for Global Speed
  • SEO Audits & Strategy
  • Dedicated Support Desk
Optional Additions · Available with any plan
SEO Boost
R950 / month
Content Expansion Additional blog posts
R1,200 / month
Emergency Callouts
R900 – R2,500 per incident

Not sure which plan suits you? Ask on WhatsApp

The Digital Steward

Launch is the beginning, not the end.