QuestionsQuestions people ask before they start
Questions
What does Shivo Labs do?
Shivo Labs is a digital solutions company in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. It builds websites and apps, custom business systems, AI workflows and automation, and creates branding, photography and social media content.
How much does a website cost in Tanzania?
It depends on the number of pages, the languages, and whether you need features like a product catalogue, bookings or a client login. After a free first conversation you get a written quote with a fixed price and timeline, so there are no surprises.
How long does it take to build a website?
A simple company website is quicker than a web app with logins and payments. The timeline is agreed in writing before work starts, and you can follow the progress on your own phone.
Can my website be in English and Kiswahili?
Yes. Websites can be in English, Kiswahili or both, with each language set up so Google and AI assistants find the right one for each visitor.
Will my website show up on Google and in AI assistants like ChatGPT?
Every site is set up for search from the start: Google Search Console, Bing (which ChatGPT search and Copilot use), clear page titles, structured data and an AI-readable summary. Ranking also depends on good content over time, which Shivo Labs can help you write.
Do you build custom software, not just websites?
Yes. Shivo Labs builds business systems such as task and document management for groups of companies, dashboards for directors, and internal tools that replace spreadsheets and paper forms.
How can AI help my business?
Mostly by taking over the tasks that repeat: reports, summaries, data entry, reminders and first drafts of replies. The best start is one task automated end to end, with the hours saved measured, before doing more.
Do you work with businesses outside Dar es Salaam?
Yes. Shivo Labs works with businesses across Tanzania, East Africa and the rest of Africa, in person in Dar es Salaam or online anywhere.
Do you set up the domain, hosting and email?
Yes. Shivo Labs can register your domain (such as .co.tz or .com), host the site and set up business email, or work with what you already have.
How do I start?
Send a message on WhatsApp, call, or email info@shivolabs.co.tz with a few lines about your business and what you need. The first conversation is free.