Hollow Studios
We build real software
for people priced out of it.
A small, independent studio. No account managers, no bloated retainers — just hand-written code, shipped by the person who wrote it. Our first product, QuickSite, builds real websites for local businesses at a fraction of agency prices.
About
Named for what's underneath.
Hollow Studios started as a side project — evenings and weekends, one developer, and a conviction that good software shouldn't cost what agencies charge for it. The name comes from the logo: an eye at the centre of a root system, because that's the actual work — looking closely at what a business needs, then building it from the ground up, plainly and honestly.
We keep overhead near zero on purpose. No office, no staff, no markup for a sales team you'll never speak to. That saving goes straight into the price. What you get instead is a direct line to the person who writes your code.
QuickSite is our first product — real, mobile-first websites for small businesses. It won't be the last.
Product 01 — QuickSite
Websites for the businesses agencies priced out.
Restaurants needing a digital menu. Tradespeople who need a contact page. Printers, salons, and small retailers who've put it off because R15,000+ agency quotes felt disproportionate to their size. QuickSite exists for exactly that gap.
Fast
Most sites delivered in 3–7 days using mature templates and AI-accelerated builds, not weeks of back-and-forth.
Real
Hand-coded, fast-loading, mobile-first sites you actually own — not a locked-in drag-and-drop platform.
Honest
Transparent, tiered pricing built for township, small-town, and metro economics alike. No surprise invoices.
Pricing
One build fee. No fine print.
Starter
R2,500 – R3,500
Delivery: 2–4 days
1–3 pages, template-based, WhatsApp/contact button, mobile-first
Standard
R4,500 – R6,500
Delivery: 4–7 days
4–6 pages, custom layout, image gallery, Google Maps, contact form
Premium
R7,000 – R9,500
Delivery: 7–10 days
6–10 pages, menu/catalogue builder, light animation, on-page SEO
Ongoing care plans
Every build moves onto a care plan afterwards, so your site keeps working and nobody is left guessing how to update it.
Basic Care
R150 – R200 /mo
Hosting, domain support, uptime monitoring, security updates
Standard Care
R250 – R300 /mo
Basic Care + up to 2 small content edits a month
Priority Care
R300 – R350 /mo
Standard Care + same-week edits, minor design tweaks
Concepts
What a QuickSite build looks like.
These three are concept builds from our template library, made to show the range — not real client work yet. Real projects will replace these as they launch.
Kwela Kitchen
Café & restaurant
Menu, hours, location, and a WhatsApp ordering link — the four things a food business actually needs online.
Concept mockupMbeki Electrical
Trade & services
Services list, a photo portfolio of past jobs, and a contact form that goes straight to WhatsApp.
Concept mockupThandi's Fabric Co.
Small retail
A product showcase with an enquiry form — no checkout yet, just enough to be found and contacted.
Concept mockupProcess
From enquiry to launch.
- 01
Enquiry & quote
A short call or WhatsApp chat to confirm the package and price — no obligation.
- 02
Intake
You send logo, photos, and text. We pick the closest-fit template for your industry.
- 03
Build
Your site gets customised, not built from scratch — that's how we keep it fast.
- 04
Review & launch
You see a live preview, request changes, then we connect your domain and hand over access.
Get in touch
Tell us about your business. We'll quote it honestly.
Currently onboarding our first QuickSite clients — reach out directly and you'll hear back from the person building your site.