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You have three options when it comes to building a website. There are WordPress, professional designers, and a website builder. Your choice of route will impact the cost of your website.
A website builder could cost as low as Ksh 600 per month. However, WordPress will increase that monthly price anywhere from Ksh 1,100 to Ksh 5,000. The most costly option is to hire a web designer, which can cost you more than $10,000 upfront.
We’ll be taking a deeper dive into each of these options, providing a breakdown of all costs so that you can make an informed decision about which route is best for you.
What Does It Cost to Build a Website?
An average cost to build a website is around Ksh 20000. To maintain it, the ongoing cost for Ksh 5500 per month will be around . If you hire a developer or designer, this estimate will be higher. Expect an upfront cost of approximately Ksh 60,000 and an ongoing cost of Ksh 10,000.
| Website Feature | Initial Website Cost |
| Domain | Ksh. 750 – Ksh. 6000 |
| Web Hosting | Ksh 1500-Ksh 6000 |
| SSL Certificate | Ksh 0 to Ksh 20000 |
| Theme or Website Template | Ksh 0 to Ksh 2000 |
| Ecommerce Functionality | Ksh 20-Ksh 24,000 |
| Website Content | Ksh 0. – Ksh. 5,000 |
| Apps & Integrations | Ksh 0 to Ksh 10,000 |
| Marketing and SEO | Ksh 0. – Ksh 9.000 |
There are three main options for building a website. You can either use a website builder or build with WordPress. The cost of your website will also vary depending on which method you choose. A web builder can create content for free, but it can cost you more than Ksh 5,000 to hire a web designer.
Website builders tend to be the most affordable way to create a website. Although WordPress is an open-source platform that can be used for free, it does require you to pay hosting, themes and plugins. This can add up to a higher total cost.
Hiring a web designer is the most expensive option. However, it’s the best option if you want complete control over the design and customization of your site or if you require complex functionality.
It can be hard to find web design pricing online. We recommend that you get accurate and tailored pricing information by using this web-design comparison tool powered our trusted partners Expert Market.
You don’t want to spend less than Ksh 55,000 on a web designer. Otherwise, you could end up with a disappointed end result, which you still have to fork out a few thousand.
It is important to select the best method for you. Although it is more costly, hiring a web designer will take the technical headache out of your hands. Although website builders are easy and inexpensive, you won’t have the same control over your site as with WordPress. WordPress offers flexibility but is the most labor-intensive and hands-on approach.
We will walk you through every option, explain the costs, and show you how to ask the right questions so that your money is the best it can be. Ready? Let’s go!