The offer includes free DNS management and Whois protection, features that can help reduce the additional costs and technical demands associated with registering and managing a domain.
The launch comes months after HoganHost acquired ZuumHost on April 1, 2026. Under the arrangement, ZuumHost continues to operate as an independent brand while benefiting from HoganHost’s infrastructure, technical expertise and broader strategic direction.
For small businesses, a domain name can serve as more than a digital address. It can help establish credibility, support branded email accounts and provide customers with a reliable platform for accessing information about a company’s products and services.
The cost of domain registration, hosting and website development, however, remains a barrier for some businesses seeking to move online. ZuumHost’s ?8,000 .com offer is designed to lower that entry point.
The company describes itself as an African web hosting provider serving individuals, startups and enterprises. Its services include domain registration, web hosting, web design and reseller solutions. (Zuumhost)
By combining a relatively low-cost .com domain with free DNS management and Whois protection, ZuumHost is targeting businesses that want to build an independent online identity rather than rely solely on social media platforms.
The offer also reflects the company’s new position under HoganHost. According to Vanguard, ZuumHost was retained as an independent brand within the HoganHost corporate structure, with Joseph Effiok Hogan serving as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ZuumHost and Atim Hogan as Vice Chairman. The acquisition was presented as part of HoganHost’s plan to strengthen its digital infrastructure presence in Nigeria and expand its wider African operations. (Vanguard News)
Rather than replacing the ZuumHost identity, HoganHost has incorporated the company into a larger ecosystem while allowing it to maintain its existing brand. ZuumHost’s website identifies the company as a HoganHost subsidiary and lists Joseph Effiok Hogan as its Chief Executive Officer. It says its focus is to help businesses launch, manage and grow online through hosting, domain services and technical support. (Zuumhost)
Beyond domain registration, ZuumHost offers hosting plans, domain transfers, reseller hosting and web design. Its entry-level hosting is advertised from ?250 per month, with features including free SSL on core plans and 24/7 support. (Zuumhost)
The company also markets its services to startups, creators, agencies and growing businesses, highlighting Naira-based pricing and the option to upgrade services as a business expands. (Zuumhost)
For an SME, the combination of domain registration and hosting provides a straightforward path to creating a website, setting up branded email addresses and building a platform for customer engagement. It may also appeal to businesses that currently depend on Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp or other third-party platforms to reach customers.
The inclusion of Whois protection is another feature aimed at simplifying domain ownership. ZuumHost says its domain services include free Whois protection and DNS management. DNS management allows domain owners to control how a domain connects to websites, email services and other online tools, while Whois protection can limit the public display of certain registration details where permitted by registry rules. (Zuumhost)
For business owners with limited technical experience, having these services included in the registration package could make domain management easier and reduce the need for separate payments.
The SME market represents a significant opportunity for the company. Businesses across retail, professional services, food, fashion, logistics, entertainment and education increasingly use digital platforms to attract and serve customers, although many still operate without an independent website or domain.
An affordable .com domain could give these businesses a more formal way to present themselves online. A fashion company could use one for a catalogue or online store, while a consultant could create a professional profile and enquiry page. Restaurants could publish menus and accept reservations, and growing companies could use branded email addresses for staff.
ZuumHost says it wants to make this type of digital infrastructure more accessible to African businesses.
The ?8,000 .com offer comes at a significant stage in the company’s development. Since the HoganHost acquisition, ZuumHost has retained its Nigerian identity while gaining access to the resources and strategic direction of a larger hosting group. HoganHost said the acquisition would provide ZuumHost with enhanced infrastructure, technical support and expanded product offerings while allowing it to continue operating independently. (Vanguard News)
The new offer provides an early indication of how that relationship could translate into products aimed at the practical needs of Nigerian businesses.
For SMEs seeking an affordable first step towards owning their digital identity, the ?8,000 annual .com offer provides access to a professional domain while including DNS management and Whois protection. As more businesses move from social-media-only operations to websites, branded email and independent digital platforms, lower-cost infrastructure could play a growing role in that transition.