Website redesign: common questions.
The questions we hear most often from Zimbabwean businesses considering a website rebuild.
Will I lose my Google rankings during a redesign?
Not if it is done properly. We map every old URL to its new URL and set up 301 redirects, so Google passes ranking signals from the old pages to the new ones. We also keep your H1s and on-page content where the existing structure was already working for SEO.
Can you move my existing email accounts over?
Yes. We move your business email accounts at the same time as your web address, so there is no break in service. Your existing emails keep working through and after the switch.
How much does a website redesign cost in Zimbabwe?
Most redesigns are Standard at $550 once-off (full rebuild with up to 8 pages moved over, fresh modern design that looks great on every phone, an easy-to-update content dashboard, old links forwarded to your new pages, and your first year online + .co.zw web address + business email free). Larger or more complex redesigns sit under Premium starting at $800+, with a scope-reviewed quote.
How long does a redesign take?
Most redesigns launch within 2 to 3 weeks of confirming scope and content. Premium redesigns with ecommerce migration, custom integrations, or 10+ pages of content can take 3 to 5 weeks.
What happens to my current website during the rebuild?
Your existing website stays live and untouched while we build the new one. We only swap them at cutover, after testing. There is no public downtime, and customers can keep contacting you through the existing site until the new one is live.
What if my current website is on WordPress?
We can move your WordPress content to a modern build and keep your page links the same so you do not lose your spot on Google. We do not insist on rewriting from scratch if your existing structure works. We rebuild what is hurting you and keep what is working.
What if I do not have an existing website but my old one is offline?
If you have a copy of the old content (text, images, contact info) we can rebuild it. If everything is gone, we can start from scratch as a fresh Starter or Standard build, which is the same outcome as a redesign without the migration step.
Will my new website work better on a phone?
Yes, dramatically. Most older Zimbabwean websites were built for desktop and made to fit a phone afterwards. We build for the phone first, so it loads fast on Econet and NetOne data and looks great on the actual devices your customers use.
Can you redesign an ecommerce website?
Yes, but ecommerce migrations are more complex. They typically sit under Premium starting at $800+, and require a scope review of your current product catalogue, payment gateway, and shipping rules. See our ecommerce website design page for details.
Do I own my redesigned website?
Yes. Your web address, your content, and your design are yours. If you ever decide to move to another provider, we will help you transfer everything cleanly.