About Trending Topics

A Swiss Army Knife superpower to give you the edge in a crowded market!

Our Story

One of the biggest challenges small businesses encounter is budget constraints, particularly when competing against international brands that consistently outbid them on advertising networks like Google Ads. This creates an uneven playing field where local businesses struggle to gain visibility.

This is where Krigers (Marketing co-founder) and I, Kevin (Tech co-founder), sat down as two long-term friends passionate about our respective industries, to think about how we could innovate and help small businesses. We didn't want to build yet another CRM! There are plenty of those around, useful but not transformative. We needed something different: a platform that has the essentials of a CRM, but goes beyond it, something that gives customers an unfair advantage.

This is when we discovered the idea behind Trending Topics! While you manage your invoicing and accounting effortlessly, our market intelligence engine works behind the scenes, uncovering trending keywords, long-tail search terms, and genuine opportunities that your competitors are missing.

Our goal is simple: to give you a competitive advantage! A kind of business superpower. With Trending Topics, just like any other CRM, you get essential accounting tools to keep your operations running smoothly. However, unlike other CRMs, you also get a powerful Swiss Army Knife that gives you deep insights into what consumers are searching for online. This is invaluable information because you can now identify low-competition keywords, discover trending products, and optimize your marketing campaigns based on real consumer demand, not guesswork.

About Trending Topics

Meet Our Founders

The passionate leadership behind Trending Topics, bringing decades of combined experience in technology and marketing

Kevin - Co-Founder & Tech Lead

Kevin Naidoo

Co-Founder & Tech Lead

Kevin brings extensive technical expertise to the team, with over 15 years of experience in the tech industry. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with prominent South African brands including Wakefields, Simply Asia, Ordev.io, TapTuck, and PriceCheck, among many others. His deep understanding of both tech and business needs drives the innovative solutions that power Trending Topics.

Krigers - Co-Founder & Marketing Lead

Krigers Naidoo

Co-Founder & Marketing Lead

With over 30 years in the marketing industry, Krigers brings unparalleled expertise in brand development and growth strategies. His impressive portfolio includes working with major brands such as Unilever, MTN, Nandos, Edgars, and Standard Bank, among many others. His deep understanding of the marketing landscape and proven track record of growing brands provides the strategic foundation for Trending Topics' market approach.

About The Company

Plexcorp (Pty) Ltd, the innovative company behind Trending Topics, is a dynamic young technology company founded in January 2023. Since our inception, we have experienced remarkable growth and remain steadfastly committed to delivering cutting-edge SaaS solutions to the South African market. Our mission is to bridge the technology gap for local businesses, providing them with world-class tools designed specifically for the unique challenges and opportunities within the South African marketplace.

Registration Number: 2023/535535/07