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  • Webdev: A Review of one of Zimbabwe’s Leading Web Hosting Providers

    Webdev: A Review of one of Zimbabwe’s Leading Web Hosting Providers

    Webdev is a web hosting and digital marketing company that has been in business for over 20 years in Zimbabwe. It offers a range of services, including email hosting, web hosting, website design, digital marketing, Google Workspace, and online payment solutions. Webdev has developed over 1,000 websites and has over 3,000 hosting clients, over 1,000 online payment merchants, and over 30,000 online classifieds adverts. Webdev also hosts and has developed sites for some of Zimbabwe’s most visited sites, such as Classifieds.co.zw, Newsday, The Herald, The Financial Gazette, The Independent, The Standard, Seeff, Kennan, Robert Root, and thousands more.

    Webdev offers different hosting plans to suit the needs and budgets of different customers. For small to medium enterprises, Webdev has five options of SME web hosting, starting from $3.33 USD per month. These plans include a free .zw domain for the first year, SSL/HTTPS for the domain, a website DIY builder with hundreds of templates, a WordPress installer, MySQL databases, PHP, Python, and JavaScript compatibility, and email @yourdomain. For corporates, software developers, and SaaS, Webdev has VPS server hosting, starting from $20.00 USD per month. These plans allow customers to up and downgrade hardware as needed quickly and easily. Optional extras include more CPU, RAM, and SSD, backups, cPanel server management software, CDN, SSL, and WAF, and Windows Server. OS included are Alma, Debian, and Ubuntu. For high traffic and highly secure websites, Webdev has managed web hosting, starting from $70.00 USD per month. These plans let Webdev manage the VPS for peace of mind, including software optimization, updates, firewall, uptime and resource monitoring, backups/replication/restoration, and support. Options include a SLA, 99.9% uptime guarantee, 24x7x365 emergency phone support, and a dedicated support manager.

    Webdev also offers website design services, starting from $900.00 USD. Customers can choose from three options: DIY website builder, SME website design, and bespoke websites. The DIY website builder allows customers to create their own websites using WordPress and 300 templates. The SME website design offers five options to suit different budgets and needs. The bespoke websites are custom-made for enterprise sites with complex requirements. Webdev also offers digital marketing services, starting from $10.00 USD per month. These services include Google marketing, meta marketing, newsletters, and SEO. Webdev helps customers to generate leads and branding through Google ads, social media marketing, email marketing, and search engine optimization. Webdev also offers Google Workspace, starting from $8.00 USD per month. This service allows customers to use Gmail and Google Drive @their domain, as well as Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Calendar, Meet, and Chat.

    Webdev is a reliable and reputable web hosting and digital marketing company in Zimbabwe. It has a long history of providing quality services and products to its customers. It has a large and diverse portfolio of clients and websites. It has a team of experienced and professional staff who are ready to assist and support customers. Webdev is a one-stop shop for all web-related needs in Zimbabwe. Webdev has been one of the leading hosting providers in Zimbabwe for 20+ years.

  • Web Hosting Companies in Zimbabwe: A Review Series

    Web Hosting Companies in Zimbabwe: A Review Series

    Web hosting is a service that allows individuals and organizations to make their website accessible via the World Wide Web. It is one of the most important factors that affect the performance, security, and reliability of a website. Choosing the right web hosting provider can make a big difference in the success of your online presence.

    However, finding the best web hosting service in Zimbabwe can be challenging. There are many factors to consider, such as the cost, features, customer support, and reputation of the web hosting company. How do you know which one is the most suitable for your needs?

    That’s why I have decided to conduct a series of articles on web hosting companies in Zimbabwe. In each article, I will review a different web hosting provider and evaluate their services based on various criteria. I will also compare them with other web hosting options available in the market. My goal is to help you make an informed decision when choosing a web hosting service for your website.

    In this series, I will cover all the web hosting companies I find, here are some of them:

    • Zimhosts: A leading web hosting company in Zimbabwe that offers affordable and reliable web hosting solutions for personal and business websites. They have servers located in Zimbabwe, South Africa, and the UK, and they provide 24/7 customer support via phone, email, and live chat.
    • Webdev: A web development and hosting company that has been operating in Zimbabwe since 2001. They offer a range of web hosting plans, from shared hosting to dedicated servers, as well as domain registration, web design, and e-commerce solutions. They have a local data center in Harare and a backup data center in Johannesburg.
    • Freshspot Hosting: A web hosting company that specializes in WordPress hosting. They offer fast, secure, and optimized web hosting for WordPress websites, with features such as free SSL certificates, automatic backups, malware scanning, and caching. They have servers in Zimbabwe and the USA, and they provide 24/7 customer support via phone, email, and ticket system.
    • Tremhost: A web hosting company that aims to provide the best web hosting experience in Zimbabwe. They offer a variety of web hosting plans, from shared hosting to cloud hosting, as well as domain registration, web design, and digital marketing services. They have servers in Zimbabwe, South Africa, and the USA, and they provide 24/7 customer support via phone, email, and WhatsApp.
    • Name.co.zw: A domain name registrar and web hosting company that focuses on providing low-cost and high-quality web hosting solutions for Zimbabwean websites. They offer shared hosting, reseller hosting, and VPS hosting, as well as domain registration, web design, and SSL certificates. They have servers in Zimbabwe and the USA, and they provide 24/7 customer support via phone, email, and live chat.

    In the next article, I will review Zimhosts and see how they compare with other web hosting providers in Zimbabwe. Stay tuned for more updates on this series. I hope you will find it useful and informative.