Website development · Web apps · Power BI
Websites, web apps and Power BI reports, built properly and explained simply.
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We connect Power BI to Sage, Pastel, Xero, Dynamics 365, SQL Server, Excel and SharePoint, Salesforce and Shopify.
What we do
A website that brings in enquiries, web applications that run your day-to-day, and Power BI reports that show how it’s all going. Use us for one, or let one team look after all three.
Who we work withProfessional servicesE-commerceHome servicesConstructionManufacturingDistributionFinance
Company websites and online shops on WordPress, Shopify or fully custom, designed to bring in enquiries, found on Google and easy for your team to update. We also take over and look after existing WordPress sites.
Typical deliverable a WordPress site your team runs themselves, or a fast custom-built site.
Client portals, internal tools and booking or ordering systems, built around how your team actually works.
Typical deliverable a client portal with logins, roles and an admin area.
Dashboards your managers open every morning, with each measure defined once and shown the same way everywhere.
Typical deliverable a sales or operations pack your managers open every morning.
Your ERP, CRM, Sage or Xero data and the spreadsheets around them, shaped into one model that is quick to query.
Typical deliverable one tidy model behind all your reports, refreshed on a schedule.
Systems that talk to each other, scheduled refreshes and workflows that take the copy-paste out of your week.
Typical deliverable orders flowing from your website into Sage without re-typing.
Monitoring, website updates, training and steady improvements after launch, from the people who built it.
Typical deliverable a monthly check-in, fixes and small improvements.
Where to next
Book a short call. We'll listen, ask a few questions and tell you honestly what we'd do.
Web development
From WordPress and Shopify sites to custom web apps. We plan, design, build and look after it, and it all belongs to you.
What we build
Most work we're asked for falls into one of these. Pick the closest to see what's usually included, what we'd build it with and how long it tends to take.
A fast, professional site that explains what you do, shows up on Google and turns visitors into customers. Built on WordPress, Shopify or custom code, depending on what suits your business.
Already have a website or online shop? We take it over, tidy it up and keep it healthy, whether we built it or not. No more out-of-date plugins, mystery logins or a site that falls over when nobody's watching.
Software your team uses to run part of the business: bookings, job cards, stock, quoting, approvals. It replaces the spreadsheet that's grown too big and the email chains around it, and it works in any browser with no installs.
A secure place for your customers or suppliers to log in: track orders, download statements and certificates, submit requests, see their own reports. Fewer "can you send me…" emails, and a more professional look.
Making your systems talk to each other. Website orders flowing into Sage, stock levels syncing to your online store, a CRM that updates from your ERP. No more re-typing, and no more errors from re-typing.
How we build
These aren't extras on a price list. They're how we work on every project, because a site that's slow, insecure or impossible to update costs you more later.
Lean pages, images sized for the screen and proper caching, whether it’s WordPress or custom-built. We aim for a Google Lighthouse performance score of 90+ and test on a mid-range phone, not just a laptop on fibre.
Clean headings and page structure, titles and descriptions per page, a sitemap, redirects from your old URLs and structured data so search engines understand who you are.
We build to the WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility guidelines: readable contrast, keyboard navigation and labels that screen readers can follow.
HTTPS everywhere, up-to-date dependencies, checks against the common OWASP attacks, least-privilege access and backups you can actually restore.
We only collect the personal information a form needs, explain what it's used for and can keep your data in the region you need.
Your team edits content without calling us. The code is documented and in a repository you own, so any competent developer could pick it up.
A website project, step by step
Every stage ends with something you can see and sign off, so there are no surprises at launch.
Website questions
The questions people ask us about websites and web apps.
Yes. We set up a simple editor for the content your team changes often: text, images, team members, news posts. Layout and structure stay protected, so nothing breaks when someone edits.
Both are good choices for different reasons. WordPress suits teams that want to add pages, posts and plugins themselves, and it has a huge ecosystem behind it. A custom-built site is faster, has no plugins to keep patching and costs very little to host. We'll recommend one on our first call, based on who will edit the site and what it needs to do.
Yes, even if someone else built it. We start with a health check of speed, security, plugins and backups, fix what needs fixing, then keep it updated and backed up each month.
You do. The domain is registered in your company's name, the code sits in a repository you own and the hosting account is in your name. Once the project is paid for, the source code and documentation are yours, and we hand over access to every account we set up.
We design mobile and desktop together and test on real phones over mobile data. Most visitors arrive on a phone, so that's where we start.
Yes. We map every old address to its new page with redirects, keep the content that ranks, and tell Google about the new site at launch, so your existing search traffic carries over.
Yes. We build online shops on Shopify or WooCommerce, depending on your catalogue, payment provider and who will run the shop day to day. FieldGuard, in our portfolio, is one example.
Tell us what it needs to do. We'll come back with a scope, a timeline and a fixed price.
Power BI & analytics
One data model behind every report, refreshed on a schedule, so sales, finance and the branches stop arguing about whose number is right. Try the sample report below.
Before · year-end board pack
Three numbers, an hour of arguing, no decision.
After · consolidated data, one model, one report
R 48.2m
Revenue for the year, agreed by everyone, refreshed every morning.
Get one number for your businessIllustrative figures, matching the sample report below.
Reporting, in practice
A sales overview for a sample building-supplies distributor with three branches, the sort of report we build in Power BI. Pick a branch, click a month or a product line, and everything filters together.
FY2025 revenue and share
Want this on your own numbers?
Book a callPower BI questions
The questions people ask us about Power BI and reporting.
Still unsure about something?
Ask us on a callFor most teams, Power BI Pro for each person who builds or views shared reports is enough. For larger audiences, a Microsoft Fabric capacity can work out cheaper: from F64 upwards, people who only view reports don't need their own licence. We work out the cheapest option for your headcount on our first call, before you buy anything.
No. We connect to on-premises databases through Microsoft's data gateway, and to cloud systems through their APIs. Your data stays where it is and refreshes on a schedule.
We only access the data a report needs, keep personal information out of reports where it isn't required, and use row-level security so people see only what they should. Your data can be kept in a Microsoft data region of your choice, depending on how your Microsoft tenant and licences are set up.
You do. Once the project is paid for, the source code, report files and documentation are yours, and we hand over access to every account we set up.
A reporting suite or company website usually takes a few weeks; a web application, longer. You'll get a timeline with the quote. We ask for a 50% deposit to start, and the balance before launch.
Portfolio
A selection of websites, online shops and Power BI reports we’ve built for our clients.
Ways to work with us
Every engagement starts with a free 30-minute call, with no obligation. Then a written quote. No surprise invoices.
A website, web application or reporting suite delivered against an agreed spec, timeline and price.
Your WordPress or custom site kept updated, backed up, secure and fast, with small changes included.
Ongoing report changes, fixes and help for your team. Larger pieces of work, like several new reports, are quoted separately.
We audit your existing Power BI files for slow refreshes, conflicting measures and security gaps.
Included in every projectFree 30-minute callWritten quote and timelineDocumentation and handover30 days of post-launch fixes
Fixed quotes in rand. Most projects land between R3 000 and R18 000, depending on scope.
About Clarion
Websites, web apps and Power BI reports for growing and established businesses.
How we work
In a discovery meeting we go over the specifics of your project: what you have, what you need and who will use it.
We turn what we discovered into a plan, suggest improvements where they make sense, and you approve it before we build.
We build in stages and share a preview link as we go, so you can try it out, give feedback and request changes before launch.
We launch it, show you how it works and stay on hand.
Who you'll work with
Managing Director
Microsoft PL-300: Power BI Data AnalystNeville studied law before moving into software, and has spent the last three years building websites, web apps and Power BI reports. He started Clarion to find a better balance between work and home life, and to do things the way he likes doing them: honestly and properly.
Get in touch
Book a call: 30 minutes, free, and no obligation.
Tell us what you're building or what you need to see. You'll hear back from us within the timeframe we discuss.
Legal
How we collect, use and protect personal information, in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA).
Clarion Digital (Pty) Ltd (registration number 2026/573345/07), trading as Clarion Web & Analytics (“Clarion”, “we”, “us”), is a website development and Power BI reporting business based in Pretoria. We are the responsible party for the personal information described in this notice.
Our Information Officer is Neville Forrester, Managing Director. You can reach him at Neville@ClarionDigital.co.za or on +27 66 587 9127.
We process personal information only where POPIA allows it: with your consent, to conclude or perform a contract with you, to comply with the law, or where it is in our or your legitimate interest.
When we build a website or report for you, we may handle personal information that belongs to your business, such as customer or employee records. In that case you remain the responsible party and we act as your operator. We process that information only on your instructions and for the project, keep it confidential, protect it with appropriate security measures and do not use it for anything else. Where possible, we keep personal information out of reports altogether.
We do not sell personal information. We share it only with trusted service providers who help us run the business, and only as much as they need:
We may also disclose information where the law requires it.
Some of our service providers store data on servers outside South Africa. We use only reputable providers that are bound by data-protection laws or agreements offering protection substantially similar to POPIA, as required by section 72 of the Act.
We use accounts protected by multi-factor authentication, encrypted connections, access limited to the people who need it, and up-to-date software. If we become aware of a security compromise affecting your personal information, we will notify you and the Information Regulator as POPIA requires.
Enquiries that do not lead to work are deleted within 12 months. Client and financial records are kept for at least five years, as tax law requires. Client project data is returned or deleted at the end of a project, unless you ask us to keep it for ongoing support.
You have the right to:
To use any of these rights, email our Information Officer. We will respond within a reasonable time and may need to confirm your identity first. For formal requests for access to records, see our PAIA manual.
Our website does not use advertising or tracking cookies. Any cookies it sets are strictly necessary for the site to work or stay secure.
If you are unhappy with how we have handled your personal information, please contact us first so we can put it right. You may also complain to the Information Regulator:
We may update this notice from time to time. The latest version will always be on this page, with the date it took effect.
Legal
Prepared under section 51 of the Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000 (PAIA).
PAIA gives everyone the right to request access to records held by a private body where those records are needed to exercise or protect a right. This manual explains what records Clarion holds and how to request them.
The Information Regulator has published a guide on how to use PAIA and POPIA, available in all official languages. You can get a copy from the Regulator’s website, inforegulator.org.za, or by contacting the Regulator at enquiries@inforegulator.org.za, 010 023 5200, or Woodmead North Office Park, 54 Maxwell Drive, Woodmead, Johannesburg, 2191.
The information on our website, including this manual and our Privacy & POPIA notice, is freely available.
We keep records as required by, among others, the following laws, where they apply to us:
Purpose: to respond to enquiries, deliver and support our services, invoice clients, meet legal and tax obligations and keep our systems secure.
Categories of data subjects and information:
Recipients: our service providers (such as Microsoft 365 and Cloudflare), our accountant and bank, and authorities where the law requires it.
Cross-border transfers: some service providers store data outside South Africa, subject to protection substantially similar to POPIA.
Security: multi-factor authentication, encrypted connections, restricted access and regularly updated software.
We may refuse access on the grounds set out in Chapter 4 of Part 3 of PAIA, for example to protect the privacy of another person, confidential commercial information, or information protected by legal privilege. If we refuse, we will give you our reasons.
If you are not satisfied with our decision, you may lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator (PAIAComplaints@inforegulator.org.za) or apply to a court within 180 days of being notified of the decision.
This manual is available on our website and free of charge from our Information Officer on request. We will review and update it when needed.
Legal
What happens if you need to cancel, or if something isn’t right.
If something we deliver doesn’t match what we agreed in writing, tell us and we will fix it at no extra cost. If we can’t fix it, we will refund what you paid for that part of the work.
If you cancel before we start the review, we refund you in full. Once the review has started, the fee is not refundable.
Domains, hosting, software licences, themes, plugins and apps are paid to, or on behalf of, other providers. Refunds for these follow each provider’s own terms, and we will help you request one where it’s possible.
Nothing in this policy limits your rights under the Consumer Protection Act or the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act, where they apply to you. For example, if you entered into an agreement with us online, you may cancel it within seven days without a reason, unless you asked us to begin the work before those seven days ended.
Email Neville@ClarionDigital.co.za with your invoice number and the reason for your request. We will reply within five business days, and approved refunds are paid within 30 days to the account you paid from.