Building a website in Zambia costs between ZMW 5,000 to ZMW 250,000+ depending on what you need. Here’s the simple breakdown:
1. Basic Website (ZMW 5,000 – ZMW 15,000)
✔️ Good for: Small businesses, personal brands
✔️ Includes:
- Ready-made template design
- 5-7 pages (Home, About, Services, Contact)
- Mobile-friendly layout
- Basic contact form
Example: A Lusaka hair salon needs a simple site to show services and phone number.
2. Business Website (ZMW 15,000 – ZMW 45,000)
✔️ Good for: Companies needing more customers
✔️ Includes:
- Custom design (no templates)
- 10-15 pages
- Photo gallery/testimonials
- SEO setup for Google
- WhatsApp/phone click buttons
Example: A Kitwe construction company wants a site that brings more job inquiries.
3. Online Store (ZMW 45,000 – ZMW 120,000)
✔️ Good for: Selling products online
✔️ Includes:
- Product catalog (50-100 items)
- Secure payments (Mobile Money, cards)
- Order tracking
- Customer accounts
Example: A Ndola clothing shop needs to sell nation-wide.
4. Custom Website (ZMW 120,000+)
✔️ Good for: Special business needs
✔️ Includes:
- Unique features like booking systems
- Member logins
- Connection to other business software
Example: A Lusaka hotel chain needs online bookings that sync with their reservations system.
What Changes the Price?
🔹 Design: Custom designs cost more than templates
🔹 Features: More functions = higher price
🔹 Content: Professional photos/copy add cost
🔹 Who Builds It: Freelancers may be cheaper than agencies
Why Cheap Websites Don’t Work
Many business owners ask: “Can I get a website for ZMW 2,000?” Yes – but you’ll get problems:
❌ Won’t show on Google searches
❌ Looks broken on phones
❌ Slow loading frustrates customers
❌ No security updates
Good news: Spending ZMW 15,000-30,000 on a proper business website brings more customers than newspaper ads or roadside signs!
Ongoing Costs (Yearly)
- Domain name: ZMW 200-500
- Website hosting: ZMW 1,000-3,000
- Small updates: ZMW 500-2,000/month
FAQs
Q: How long does it take?
A: 2-4 weeks for most business websites
Q: Can I pay in installments?
A: Yes! Most agencies take 50% deposit, 50% at completion
Q: Do you train me to use it?
A: Good agencies provide 1-2 hours free training
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