The Cost of Creating a Website

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Cost of creating a website in Kenya

The Cost of creating a website starts from USD 500 to USD1,600 or more depending on the complexity of the website and the agency chosen. However, it is important to note that investing in a well-designed website can have a positive impact on a business's online presence and ultimately lead to increased revenue.

Cost of Website Design

The cost of website design is tabulated below distinguished by type of website and the features of that the website design will have.

Type of Website

Features

Cost

1 . Standard Website Package

Ideal for individuals and small businesses with minimal requirements (and who can supply all the content they need). Look good without breaking the bank!

• 1 – 3 responsive pages
• Contact page
• Landing Page

From USD 500

2 . Advanced Website Package

This option is Perfect for established businesses who may require extra pages to get their message across more fully and attractively (and who can supply all the content they need).

• 5 - 15 pages
• Social Media Integration
• Mobile and SEO Optimized Design

From USD 800

3 . Corporate Website Package (Pro)

Get this option if you’re likely to need extra features, functionality, or expertise for your business. Phased development is possible if required.

• Advanced functionality
• Unlimited Subpages
• Bespoke design
• Database Population

From USD 650

4 . Ecommerce Website Package

This option allows people to buy and sell physical goods, services, and digital products online with standard checkout variables.

• Ecommerce Tools
• Order Management System
• Live Chat
• Delivery Solutions
• Payment Integration

From USD 1,000

5 . Custom Website Development

With this option, virtually anything is possible tailored to suit your affordable budget range and match your aims and ambitions. Think big and be inspired!

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6 . Google My Business and Google Analytics

Turn people who find you on Google Search and Maps into new customers with a Business Profile for your shopfront or service area. Get a complete understanding of your customers across devices and platforms, analyze basic reports, and set up goals.

• Google My Business Profile Creation and Setup
• Google Analytics Setup
• Submission of Sitemap to Google Search Console and Bing

From USD 200

7 . Website Maintenance

Website maintenance includes tasks like ensuring all the links on your site are working, regularly updating content, fixing any broken links, and updating your cms modules and plugins to the latest technologies, this keeps your website secure and up to standard with the ever-changing technological world.

• Update CMS and plugins
• Fixing Dead and Broken Links
• Fixing Issues Arising From Updates

From USD 500/yr

8 . Logo Design

Professional logos to build your brand identity with ease. Perfectly suited to your business from gurus who understand the visual hierarchy and page layout techniques.

• 1 Sample
• 2 Revisions
• Delivery in the following formats:- .ai, pdf, png

From USD 100

For startups/personal websites, one can build their own using website builders. Free drag and drop web application that makes it easy to create a powerful, professional website without any technical skills.

By now you know that if you have a website you need somewhere it needs to be "housed."

Web hosting allows individuals and businesses to make their websites accessible on the internet. When you purchase a hosting plan, you are renting space on a physical server to store all the website’s files and data.

But what's the cost of webhosting in Kenya? Well, here is a breakdown.

The Cost of Web Hosting

The cost of web hosting in Kenya ranges from USD 15.50/year to USD 108.53/year and varies depending on the type of hosting service you choose and the provider. Here’s a breakdown of typical web hosting costs in Kenya:

Package

Storage

Bandwidth

RAM

Email Accounts

Website

Builder

Joomla, Wordpress, Drupal, Laravel

Free SSL Certificate

Cost/Year

1. Starter Package

30 GB - NVMe SSD Storage

 

300 GB Bandwidth

1 GB

RAM

Unlimited Email Accounts

Yes

Yes

Yes

USD 15.50

2. Standard Hosting

50 GB- NVMe SSD Storage

 

500 GB Bandwidth

 

2 GB RAM

Unlimited Email Accounts

Yes

Yes

Yes

USD 20.00

3. Advanced Hosting

80 GB- NVMe SSD Storage

 

800 GB Bandwidth

3 GB RAM

Unlimited Email Accounts

Yes

Yes

Yes

USD 43.26

4. Deluxe Hosting

Unlimited -NVMe SSD Storage

 

Unlimited Bandwidth

4 GB RAM

Unlimited Email Accounts

Yes

Yes

Yes

USD 108.53

While price is an important factor, it’s essential to choose a hosting plan that meets your website’s needs in terms of resources, speed, and security.

Want to learn more on web hosting?

Check it out on: The Cost of Web Hosting.

The Cost of Domain Registration

The Cost of Domain Registration

Domain registration costs around USD 15.50/year for a .com and around USD 20.08 for a .org domain extension. Having a domain is really important for any business that wants to exist online.

No matter where you are in the world, a domain will help put your business in front of international audience. If you are looking to transfer a domain to us, it will cost you nothing for all domains. It's completely free of charge! Renewal costs are usually the same as purchase price making it USD 15.50 for .com domain and only USD 20.08 for a .org It's important to note that the renewal happens yearly same applies to the renewal fee.

The table below will give an overview of the most popular domains here in Kenya and internationally.

Popular Domain Pricing.

TLD

Category

Cost Per Year

Transfer Fee

Renewal Fee

Grace Period

Redemption Period

.com

Popular
1 Year

USD 15.50
1 Year

USD 15.50
1 Year

30 Days
(Ksh0.00)

30 Days
(USD 15.50)

-

.org

Popular

USD 20.08
1 Year

(USD 0.00)
1 Year

(USD 20.08)
1 Year

0 Days
(Ksh0.00)

30 Days
(USD 116.28)

.net

Popular

USD 28.09
1 Year

(USD 0.00)
1 Year

(USD 28.09)
1 Year

30 Days
(Ksh0.00)

30 Days
(USD 107.92)

.world

Geographic

USD 56.01
1 Year

(USD 56.01)
1 Year

40 Days
(Ksh0.00)

30 Days
(USD 171.27)

-

.biz

Other
1 Year

USD 27.89
1 Year

(USD 33.95)
1 Year

30 Days
(Ksh0.00)

30 Days
(USD 125.94)

-

.africa

Geographic

USD 23.26
1 Year

(USD 0.00)
1 Year

(USD 23.26)
1 Year

40 Days
(Ksh0.00)

30 Days
(USD 125.94)

.info

Popular

USD 36.01
1 Year

(USD 0.00)
1 Year

(USD 43.69)
1 Year

30 Days
(Ksh0.00)

-

The above table just showcases the most popular domains but there are more. In case you feel like the domain you want isn't included above, check it on Domain Pricing.

We have a guide on Domain Registration that provides a detailed guide on how to choose the best domain extension.

How Much is SSL Certificates?

SSL certificates costs around USD 22.48 for a Rapid SSL. The table below further explains the difference and includes other SSL Certificates and their costs. Depending on your business needs, I strongly advise you to choose the most suitable to keep your website secure and safe.

SSL Certificate

Definition

Price Per year

1. Rapid SSL

Helps you keep your customers' transactions secure with up to 256-bit data encryption and site authentication.

Automated domain control validation.


USD 22.84/yr

2. Secure Site Pro

With Secure Site Pro SSL offer high-assurance certificate with added features for comprehensive website security.


USD 1,375.66/yr

3. Secure Site Pro EV

Secure Site Pro EV SSL is the highest authentication.

Extra features for comprehensive website security and robust protection against identity-targeted attacks.


USD 183.34/yr

4. Secure Site Pro EV SSL

Secure Site Extended Validation (EV) SSL Certificates protect your most valuable assets–your customers and your brand–from phishing scams and online fraud.

USD 184.82/yr

5. Rapid SSL Wildcard

Help you secure multiple subdomains with one low-cost SSL certificate issued to .yourdomain.com.

Protects your customers' personal data with up to 256-bit encryption.

Automated domain control validation makes site authentication a breeze.


USD 315.54/yr

6. GeoTrust True BusinessID

Business-class SSL

GeoTrust® True BusinessID SSL certificates let your customers know that your site is trustworthy and that you take their security seriously enough to get your certificate from a globally trusted certificate authority.


USD 125.94/yr
RECOMMENDED

7. GeoTrust True Business ID with EV

Make a strong security statement with the green address bar. GeoTrust® True BusinessID with EV (Extended Validation) is our premium business-class SSL security product, visually confirming the highest level of authentication available among SSL certificates.

The green bar says it all. Web site visitors really notice when the address bar turns green in their high-security browsers and the organization field starts to rotate between your business name and GeoTrust.


USD 315.54/yr
RECOMMENDED

8. Secure Site SSL

Protect your website or email traffic with industrial-strength 2048-bit encryption with a Secure Site SSL Certificate.

 

USD 552.25/yr

9. GeoTrust True Business ID Wildcard

Simplifies certificate management with the convenience of a Wildcard certificate.

GeoTrust® True BusinessID Wildcard certificates allows you to secure multiple subdomains on a single certificate.

Reduces management time and cost.

 

Protects sensitive information of your company's home page or your mail server's hostname.

USD 525.48/yr

10. Secure Site EV SSL

 

Secure Site Extended Validation (EV) SSL Certificates protect your most valuable assets–your customers and your brand–from phishing scams and online fraud.

 

USD 1,375.66/yr

To learn more about SSL Certificates and why they are essential for your business, see What is SSL Certificate?

Which SSL works for you?

Call us now to get more information or ask any questions.
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