We offer quick and efficient business development services, allowing you to bring your project or app to life in record time.
Our no-code approach reduces development costs, making web and app development accessible to all businesses.
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We provide ongoing support and assistance to ensure your website or app continues to meet your expectations and goals.
87% of South African consumers research online or use AI before making a purchase. If your business isn't ranking on page one of Google or on any AI module, you're invisible to potential customers actively searching for what you sell.
We're one of the first South African agencies to integrate AI-powered SEO solutions, including optimization for 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. Get your free SEO audit and organic traffic risk analysis now and see how our custom approach can transform your online presence.
Schedule Free ConsultationSEO stands for "Search Engine Optimization." It involves improving your website's content, technical aspects, and backlinking to improve its visibility and ranking on search engine results pages (SERPs) like Google, Bing, or Yahoo for specific keywords or phrases. SEO is like building a bridge to your audience. A solid foundation (technical SEO), clear path (on-page SEO), and support from others (traditional backlinks) make it easy for visitors to find and trust your site.
AI SEO (also called Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), or Large Language Model Optimization (LLMO)) is the evolution of traditional SEO for the age of AI-driven search and answer engines. Instead of just ranking in traditional search results, AI SEO focuses on getting your content featured in:


Why this matters now: By 2026, 40% of searches will happen through AI assistants rather than traditional search engines. Our clients like GP Forklifts are already ranking in ChatGPT and Gemini responses, capturing leads their competitors don't even know exist.

Real impact: Our clients typically see 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 optimized 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 optimization approach.
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We develop cutting-edge 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 streamline operations with innovative technology including chatbot optimization 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 specialized tools that integrate seamlessly with your existing infrastructure. Our agile development approach ensures scalable, secure, and future-proof solutions for enterprise clients.
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Ready to transform your online presence and dominate your market? Our SEO consultants are available for free generative AI SEO consultation to discuss your business goals, review your current performance, and outline how our AI SEO optimization 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:
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Custom Recommendations:
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No obligation, no high-pressure sales tactics - just honest analysis and practical recommendations for improving your search visibility.
Our full SEO campaign for ZuZanna's Wellness achieved remarkable 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:


These client case studies represent just a fraction of the success stories we've created across South Africa. From small local businesses to national brands, we've helped companies in every major industry achieve remarkable growth through strategic SEO.
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 comprehensive 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 comprehensive 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 optimizations for fast impact (technical fixes, low-hanging fruit content opportunities), we simultaneously build foundations for sustained success through authority building and comprehensive content development.
Your strategic roadmap includes:
Our in-house development team brings strategies to life through precise execution. We optimize your site structure, enhance user experience, ensure mobile optimization, and implement schema markup for better search visibility. Our content creators produce optimized 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 optimization 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:
Building great partnerships in South Africa, one business at a time. Here's our range of SEO packages and pricing. We customize each plan for your business as we understand its uniqueness, industry, and current rankings. Contact South Africa's leading AI SEO company to get a custom a-to-z GEO strategy and 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 specialized solutions, multi-location SEO, vertical-specific keywords targeting, or industry-specific generative engine optimization strategies, we create packages that deliver maximum value for your investment.
All packages include:
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 specializes in Core Web Vitals optimization, site speed improvements, structured data implementation, optimized 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/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 integrate AI content tools with human creativity using advanced prompt insights, Mndeni delivers efficiency without sacrificing quality.
The driving force behind seamless 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 diverse perspectives and specialized 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 FSB (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 optimization.
Geographic coverage: Serving property professionals from Cape Town to Johannesburg, Durban to Port Elizabeth.
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 unique opportunities and challenges. Our SEO specialists develop strategies based on deep understanding of your market dynamics and customer behavior. 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.
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Since 2017, Design Zeen (Pty) Ltd has helped businesses across South Africa achieve remarkable growth through strategic, data-driven SEO services. Our commitment to transparent reporting, measurable ROI, and ethical practices has earned us recognition as one of South Africa's leading and most innovative SEO companies.
As pioneers in AI-powered SEO and Generative Engine Optimization, we're not just keeping pace with search evolution - we're positioning our clients ahead of it.
✓ 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
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✓ No Long-Term Contracts: Month-to-month service demonstrates our confidence in delivering value - you stay because results speak for themselves
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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.
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