Blog
Practical guides for Tanzanian businesses.
Websites, software, point of sale and getting found online, explained in plain words by our team in Dar es Salaam.
How much does a website cost in Tanzania? What actually drives the price
Two quotes for “a website” can differ tenfold and both be fair. Here is what you are actually paying for, and how to compare quotes properly.
Read article
How to choose a web design company in Dar es Salaam: 10 questions to ask
Most website problems start at the hiring stage. Ten questions that separate a reliable web partner from a risky one.
Read article
Do you still need a website if you sell on Instagram and WhatsApp?
Social media is where many Tanzanian customers discover you. It is not a place you own. When a website makes sense, and when it does not yet.
Read article
.co.tz or .com? Choosing a domain name for a Tanzanian business
Your domain is your address online, and it should be in your name. How to choose between .co.tz and .com, and what to check before you pay.
Read article
How to accept M-Pesa, Mixx by Yas and Airtel Money on your website
Your customers pay with their phones. Here is how a website checkout connects to Tanzania's mobile money networks, and which route suits your size.
Read article
How to get your business on Google Maps in Dar es Salaam
When someone searches “near me”, Google shows a map before any website. A free Google Business Profile puts you on it. Here is how to set one up properly.
Read article
Local SEO checklist for Tanzanian businesses: 15 things to fix
You do not need an agency to fix the basics. Fifteen checks that help customers in your area find you on Google.
Read article
7 signs your business has outgrown Excel
Excel built many businesses. At some point it starts slowing them down. Seven signs you have reached that point.
Read article
Odoo ERP for Tanzanian SMEs: what it is and how implementation works
Odoo can run sales, stock, purchasing and accounting in one system. What it is, which edition to choose, and what a good implementation looks like.
Read article
Custom software or off-the-shelf? How to decide
Building software is not always the answer. A simple way to decide between ready-made tools and something built for you.
Read article
How to choose a POS system for your shop in Tanzania: 12 questions
A point-of-sale system runs your counter all day. Twelve questions that reveal whether one will work in a Tanzanian shop.
Read article
Why your shop needs a POS that works offline
A POS that freezes when the connection drops turns a queue into lost sales. How offline-first systems keep the counter moving.
Read article
Tanzania's data protection law: a website checklist for SMEs
If your website has a contact form, it collects personal data, and Tanzania's data protection law applies. A plain-language checklist.
Read article
Why your website is slow on phones, and how to fix it
A slow site loses customers before they see a single product. The usual causes, and fixes that make a real difference on mobile data.
Read article
Want this done for you?
Tell us what you need. We reply within one working day with next steps and a rough timeline.