Francistown is Botswana's second city and the trading hub for the north east, close to the Zimbabwe border. Shoppers come from surrounding villages and across the border, which makes being easy to find online especially valuable.
Francistown started as a gold mining town and today it is the main commercial centre for northern and north eastern Botswana. It sits on the A1 highway and the railway line, close to the Ramokgwebana border with Zimbabwe, so wholesale, retail, transport and warehousing are important trades. Shoppers travel in from villages across the region to buy groceries, building materials and clothing, and many cross-border buyers visit regularly. The Supa Ngwao Museum tells the area's history. Government offices, schools and clinics bring steady work for service providers. For small businesses, a website and Google listing help regional shoppers plan their trip into town around your shop.
People in Francistown use Facebook and WhatsApp to share deals and find services, and Google Maps is increasingly used for directions to shops and offices. Payments are made by card, EFT, and mobile money such as Orange Money and MyZaka, with cash still common. Setswana and Ikalanga are widely spoken, with English used for business. Buyers from Zimbabwe often shop in Francistown, so clear prices in pula and simple directions help them choose you.
Shoppers driving in from villages want to know what is in stock and prices before they travel, and a product page saves them a wasted trip.
Families building homes across the north east can see cement, roofing and fittings, and request delivery quotes on WhatsApp.
Drivers on the A1 between Gaborone and the north can find your workshop on Google Maps and send their problem by WhatsApp first.
Training centres can show courses and fees so school leavers in Francistown and nearby villages can apply easily.
Weddings and funerals are big gatherings in the north east, and a gallery with packages helps families book catering and tents early.
Business travellers and families visiting the city want clean rooms and clear rates, and a website lets them book directly.
Imagine a hardware and building supplies shop on the edge of town. Customers from surrounding villages phone to check stock, and many give up. A SiteDrum site listing main products, prices and delivery areas, plus a Google Business Profile, lets a family planning a build see what is available, message on WhatsApp for a quote and arrange delivery.
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We also work with businesses in nearby Tonota, Selebi-Phikwe, Tutume, Nata, Plumtree.
No meetings, no complicated forms. Everything happens on WhatsApp.
Your logo, photos, services and prices on WhatsApp. That is all we need.
A fast, mobile-first website plus your Google Business Profile, so customers find you on the map.
Live within 7 days. Every month we keep it secure, updated and working for one small fee.
Pay by card, Orange Money or bank transfer. One fixed setup price, then a small monthly fee covering hosting, security, updates and support.
Your website can show the payment methods you accept, including Orange Money, MyZaka, card and EFT, with clear instructions. Most small businesses in Francistown confirm orders on WhatsApp and then take payment by mobile money or transfer, which keeps things simple. If you later want card payments online, we can discuss adding that on a higher plan.
Yes. You can list the areas you deliver to and show prices clearly in pula, which helps shoppers from nearby villages and from Zimbabwe plan their visit. A Google Business Profile with your location and hours makes you easy to find on Google Maps when they arrive in Francistown.
You can pay by card, Orange Money or bank transfer. Prices are fixed in US dollars so they stay simple and clear.
No. Everything happens on WhatsApp and email, so it works the same whether you are in City Centre or Tatitown.
Yes, any time with 30 days notice. There is no long contract.
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