u/hanintheflesh

Just shipped City View Guest House to their own domain cityviewguesthouse.co.zw

What's live:

WhatsApp booking inquiry generator (guests pick dates, auto-compile message)

Room pages with pricing, amenities, dimensions

Solar/borehole infrastructure showcase (big selling point in Zim)

Location proximity map (CBD 10 min, airport 15 min)

FAQ accordion, testimonials, contact form

Mobile-optimized, tap-to-call, tap-to-WhatsApp

Stack: React, Next.js, Vercel, custom domain, CMS for client self-management

The challenge: Most Zimbabwean SMEs still think a website is a luxury. I'm trying to prove it's a revenue tool City View now takes direct bookings instead of losing 15% to Booking.com.

Fellow devs: How do you educate clients that a website isn't an expense, it's infrastructure?

Also anyone working on something similar? Would love to trade notes.

I'm Tinotenda, based in Harare. I run RadBit Studios we build sites for local SMEs (guest houses, cleaning services, law firms, employment agencies).

Recent builds:

Unik Villa (luxury villa, direct bookings)

City View Guest House (Booking.com alternative)

Serendipity Suites (premium short-term rentals)

Shine Hygiene Solutions (instant quote engine)

Ignite Recruitment Agency (candidate portal + ad management)

Stack: React, Next.js, Vercel, custom CMS for client self-management.

What I'm struggling with: Pricing.

I started at 120 (Unik Villa) but dropped to 100 for template efficiency. Now clients question $110.

Fellow devs how do you price for Zimbabwean SMEs without racing to the bottom?

Also: Anyone here need a site for their side project or startup? Happy to trade notes or collaborate.

I’m running a web studio based in Harare, Zimbabwe. We help local businesses transition from traditional setups to having a functional web presence.

​I’m looking to connect with a few people who might have connections or insights into businesses in similar emerging markets. I have an established Ambassador Program that offers commission for qualified leads. It’s a great side-opportunity if you’re already engaged in the local business ecosystem. Let me know if you want to see our Ambassador Kit."

I build production-ready websites and web applications for businesses in Zimbabwe and Southern Africa.

Recent projects:

Blockchain agricultural investment platform ($4.2M TVL, 840+ investors)

AI-powered multilingual coding education platform

Pan-African news media platform

E-commerce jewelry store

Services:

Business websites (100–200)

E-commerce platforms (300–800)

Custom web applications (500–2,000)

Tech: React, Next.js, Node.js, blockchain integration, AI APIs

Location: Harare, Zimbabwe (remote-friendly)

DM for portfolio and availability.