Michael Kaplan · Johannesburg
Michael Kaplan, engineer and web developer
I'm a computer and electronic engineer with a Bachelor of Engineering degree. Through Webmek, I design, build and look after websites for businesses across South Africa — every project handled by me personally, from the first conversation to long after launch.
Michael Kaplan
Computer and electronic engineer, founder, Webmek
- Qualification
- BEng, Computer and Electronic Engineering
- Based in
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Serving
- Businesses across South Africa
- Specialises in
- Business websites, online stores, hosting
- Response time
- Usually within a few hours on weekdays
What I do
I build fast, mobile-first websites that help businesses get found on Google and make it easy for customers to get in touch. Local SEO, hosting and ongoing support are part of the service, so clients have one accountable person for their entire website.
An engineering approach
My background is in computer and electronic engineering. That means websites built on sound technical foundations: clean code, strong performance, solid security and systems that are reliable and easy to maintain as your business grows.
Why Webmek
Many small businesses are stuck between expensive agencies and template sites that load slowly and are hard to change. Webmek sits in between: professional, custom-built work at a price that makes sense for a small business, with no account managers or hand-offs.
Who I work with
Owner-run businesses, trades, professional services and growing companies throughout South Africa. Everything is handled remotely over WhatsApp, phone, email and video calls, so where you're based doesn't matter. Most clients need a website that looks credible, loads quickly on a phone and brings in enquiries.
How I work
Clear, fixed quotes
You get a written scope, price and timeline before any work starts, with every monthly cost listed.
Direct communication
You deal with me throughout: on WhatsApp, by phone, email or video call. No tickets, no hand-offs.
Performance first
Sites are built to load quickly on mobile data, because most of your customers are on a phone.
You own everything
Your domain, content and website belong to you. No lock-in contracts.
Let's talk about your business.
Send a WhatsApp with what your business does. You'll get a straight answer and a written quote — usually within a few hours on weekdays.