I could just do it myself...
You could. But what is your time worth?
Most founders underestimate the technical hurdles of South African e-commerce. Here is the reality of DIY vs. LaunchLlama.
| Feature | The DIY Route | The LaunchLlama Way |
|---|---|---|
| Setup Time | 2–3 Months of nights & weekends | 15–30 Days (While you relax) |
| Payment Gateways | Complex application forms & API integration mistakes | Instant Setup (PayFast, Yoco, Ozow integrated) |
| Shipping | Manual waybills & guessing shipping costs | Automated (Courier Guy rates at checkout) |
| Legal Compliance | Copy-pasting American templates (Risk of fines) | POPIA Compliant SA Legal Templates |
| Design | Generic template that looks like everyone else's | Custom Branded conversion-focused design |
| Support | Googling errors at 2 AM | Dedicated WhatsApp Support |
The Verdict: Stop struggling with code. Start selling your product.