Author Archives: Stephen M

A few years ago, I launched a small fashion brand and quickly registered Bestcollections.co.tz. I was proud it sounded perfect. But within months, I noticed something odd! Customers were landing on Bestcollection.co.tz, without the “s”. That tiny letter cost me orders, customer trust, and a lot of confusion. I learned the hard way that domain …

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Ever tried to build a website but got confused between domain and web hosting? You’re not alone. Many people in Tanzania from small business owners to large business enterprises often mix up the two. But the truth is your domain name is not your website. It’s just the address people use to find it like …

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You finally come up with the perfect name for your website. You rush online, type it in, and boom, It’s available! But then when you see the price tag is $100+ a year for a .tz domain. You pause wondering isn’t that a bit too high? If you’ve ever felt that hesitation, you’re not alone. …

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Wondering if your website domain should end with .tz, .co.tz, or .or.tz? The choice is yours, but remember it affects your brand image, trust, and even search engine ranking. Still, many Tanzanian entrepreneurs hesitate to start online because they are unsure which extension fits their business. The confusion around domain registration and choosing the right …

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Did you know that many Tanzanian small businesses still don’t have a website? Yet, most customers now search online before buying anything even before visiting a physical shop. Imagine someone Googling your business name but finding nothing. Feels like watching a customer walk past your door, right? Many entrepreneurs get stuck at the first step …

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Ever registered a domain and suddenly started getting weird emails or scam calls? You’re not alone. Many website owners experience this right after buying their first domain. Here’s what’s really happening! When you register a domain, your personal details like your name, phone number, and email automatically go into a public record called the WHOIS …

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You’ve got the idea. The vision is clear. Maybe it’s a small online shop in Dar es Salaam, a travel blog from Arusha, or a tech startup ready to serve all of Tanzania. You’re excited to go live. But wait! What will your website be called? Your domain name might seem small, but it can …

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You’ve come up with a great name for your business, blog, or online shop in Tanzania. But then you ask: “Is that domain name available?” If it isn’t, somebody else already owns it and all your plans could stall. Checking domain availability might sound technical, but it’s really just one fast step that can save …

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Imagine running a shop in Dar es Salaam with no signboard or address. People might hear about it, but they would never find it. That’s exactly what happens online when you don’t have a domain name. A domain name is your website’s identity which is the address people type to reach you. It’s what makes …

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