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How Much Does a Blog Cost in Kenya in 2023?

Last updated on December 31st, 2022 at 09:51 am

If you are unfamiliar with Internet tools, you may believe that starting a blog in Kenya is both expensive and complicated. This is not true.

However, by 2022 and beyond, things have changed and improved significantly. It is no longer necessary to invest hundreds or thousands of dollars to create a blog or a Web page.

Almost all the content on the web focuses on the beginner and on the low end of the cost spectrum.

In this article, we are going to break down the cost of a blog in Kenya whether you are a beginner, or well past that stage, or you’re building your blogging empire with a team of people.

Using Truehost as an example, I’ll show you how much it costs to host a website in Kenya.

Let’s break it down to how much you could spend and how much you are likely to spend.

Ready?

Let’s start:

If you’re getting started on a blog or already have one, there are a handful of expenses that you really need to plan to cover.

These costs include:

Blog Hosting

Blog hosting will be your first and the most important investment in your blog. 

Host providers are the companies that give the rest of the world access to your blog through a “server.”

If you’ve got your own blog and you want to make a business out of it, we strongly recommend that you use Truehost.

This is because it is less expensive and provides better service than its competition.

Also, get self-hosted and get a domain name in order to have way more flexibility and capability on your site. 

Additionally, you’re going to save money with the prices being:

  • Lowest Cost- Truehost Bronze Hosting Free at Ksh 0.00 Monthly
  • Average Cost -Truehost Gold Hosting at Ksh 379.00 Monthly
  • Highest Cost – Truehost Unlimited Hosting at Ksh 1449.00 Monthly
Blog Cost in Kenya

With this purchase, you make your first investment in your blog. When you sign up for a paid plan, you show that you’re serious about your new business.

Domains

Depending on which domain registrar you choose to go with like GoDaddy, namecheap, Google Domains among others, the cost is going to vary just a little bit.

With our recommendation of using Truehost to get Domain names in Kenya, you can spend less in your first year.

Blog Cost in Kenya
  • Lowest Cost – .xyz at Ksh 100.00/yr
  • Average Cost – .com at Ksh 1000.00/yr
  • Highest Cost – .ke at Ksh 2999.00/yr

Here are a few other possibilities to consider in case you do not want to go with Truehost or if you change your mind about doing so in the future:

GoDaddy at $10.00 – $20.00 

NameCheap at  $9.00 

GoogleDomains at $12.00

Blog Themes

Themes allow you to customize your blog’s design, including the colors, fonts, and overall structure of your content.

To save time and money, choose a blog theme that is easy to use and can be changed to fit your needs. For your blog to be successful, you need to find the best blog theme you can. 

WordPress is the best blogging platform for both beginners and experts. As far as we can tell, this is the most flexible and user-friendly theme available.

Again, there are both paid and free themes.

And the majority of premium WordPress themes are priced either exactly at, or around, $59,

You can get the free ones and no extra cost, but sometimes they lock features. 

Alternatively, you can design a custom theme.

However, If you are not a web developer, it is highly recommended that you use a visual page builder such as Elementor in addition to their free WordPress theme. 

Plugins

Plugins are add-ons that help you extend what your website can do. Therefore, there’s a plugin for just anything you can possibly imagine. 

Blog Cost in Kenya

Below is a list of wordpress plugins that I strongly recommend for your blog:

  • Starter Templates (Elementor) – for website creation
  • Google Kit by Google – For Search Optimization
  • WP Forms- For communication
  • Wordfence Security- For security

Blogs that use WordPress benefit a lot from plugins, as it lets you change your site in almost endless ways. 

On top of that, a wordpress website can do a lot of the heavy lifting for your business with the help of 

Most of them are free. But if you need to pay, expect to pay s little as $15 to upward of $200.

Other Expectations and Costs

How much does a blog cost in Kenya?

In order to get started with your own blog, here is a list of some of the basic (hardware) items you will need:

Additionally, getting a better Wi-Fi connection is a must if you want to stay active in blogging. 

Therefore, you must be constantly connected to your work, your readers, and social media in order to be a successful blogger.

Final Thoughts

In this article, we’ve answered the question, how much does a blog cost in Kenya?

It is evident that there is a wide range of prices when it comes to starting a blog in Kenya. It is important to do your research and decide what is the best option for you. 

Whether you are looking for a free platform or want to pay for a custom domain and hosting, there are plenty of options available. 

Just be sure to think about what you need and what you can afford. 

Check out our hosting prices here.

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