{"id":1628,"date":"2021-11-23T19:01:54","date_gmt":"2021-11-23T19:01:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.gethost.co.zw\/?p=1628"},"modified":"2021-11-24T04:12:31","modified_gmt":"2021-11-24T04:12:31","slug":"co-zw-or-com","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gethost.co.zw\/blog\/co-zw-or-com\/","title":{"rendered":".co.zw or .com \u2013 which one should you choose for your business?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The domain business has gone crazy. As of 8 July 2015, there are now more than 1,000+ suffixes that can appear after the final dot in your web address, from .ac to .zone.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This guide will focus on just two of them. Those all-time classics: .co.zw<\/em> <\/em> and .com<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For most Zimbabwean businesses and webmasters outside of the non-profit sector, one of these two suffixes \u2013 or top-level domains (TLDs) \u2013 is likely the most logical choice for bookending a web address. But which one should you choose? Well, the answer mainly depends on what type of business you run and where your customers are based.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we\u2019ll dive into the key differences between .com<\/em> and .co.zw<\/em>, why you should choose one over the other, and where you can buy a domain with these suffixes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s the difference between  .co.zw<\/em> <\/em> and .co<\/em>m?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The difference mainly comes down to geography, in the sense that a .com<\/em> suffix flags up a website operating as a global player. Most companies and individuals use .com<\/em> as their TLD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A .co.<\/em>zw top-level domain, meanwhile, signposts your business is based in Zimbabwe, or at least lets the internet know that it trades there exclusively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Should I use a .co.zw<\/em> or .com<\/em> for my website?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s a lot to think about when choosing between a\u00a0.co.zw<\/em>\u00a0or a\u00a0.com<\/em> Picking the wrong top-level domain could seriously harm your company or website\u2019s chances of success, especially if you\u2019re a small business or a start-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re based in Zimbabwe and only targeting customers and traffic from Zimbabwe, a web address ending in .co.zw<\/em> can help you build trust with your target audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The internet\u2019s heaviest hitters are well aware of this. Why do you think US-based Google and others have snapped up ccTLD<\/em> domains, in addition to their .com<\/em> sites?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As well as the strong customer preference for the .zw<\/em> domain, choosing one over a .com<\/em> can save you money. This is because a .com<\/em> web address is nearly always more expensive than its .co.zw<\/em> equivalent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, the cost-saving and trust-building benefits of .zw<\/em> domain names are well documented, but there are circumstances where .com<\/em> is absolutely the way to go. If your business is targeting an international customer base, keep in mind that people in other countries might be put off by a .co.zw<\/em> domain, automatically assuming your firm only does business in Zimbabwe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As we\u2019ve already touched on, having to shell out for a .com<\/em> instead of a Zimbabwean-based address can put a strain on the old business bank account, but for companies with the potential to reach customers around the globe, this could be seen as a no-brainer investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Should I buy a .co.<\/em>zw AND a .com<\/em>?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For some businesses this makes a lot of sense. Maybe your plan is to start out trading in Zimbabwe, but you\u2019ve got one eye on international expansion in the future. You could use your Zimbabwean -based domain while you\u2019re establishing yourself, and have the .com<\/em> lined up for the possibility of overseas trading, assuming the cost of snapping up both is no obstacle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, some people choose to claim both domain variations for brand protection purposes. You wouldn\u2019t want to put in the hard work establishing an online presence, only for some pesky copycat to come along and piggyback on your success in another territory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the difference in cost likely to be?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve already discussed how .coms<\/em> are usually more expensive than ZW domain names, but how much are you actually looking at? Well, a .co.<\/em>zw can cost anywhere between $8 per $10 per year, and a .com<\/em> will set you back between $15 and $17, to give ballpark numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While these costs are what you\u2019d call typical, at GetHost, there are hefty savings to be made. We offer .co.<\/em>zw domain names at $6.36 per year and .coms<\/em> at $14.99 per year<\/a>. On average, customers save up to $8.63 annually by choosing a .co.zw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Register your domain with GetHost today<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People often ask us why our domain prices are so low and wonder whether there\u2019s some catch or hidden costs involved. Neither of those assumptions is true.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re not trying to make a big profit on domain prices, and we pride ourselves on offering the best deals around. It\u2019s often the case that customers who take us up on these deals are 100% satisfied with the service we provide, and that makes them more likely to consider hosting their websites with us, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To find out more about registering a domain name with GetHost, call us on 071 747 6117<\/a> or head over to our domains<\/a> page. There you\u2019ll find transparent pricing information, a cost comparison table and a handy domain name search tool that you can use for free.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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