How to create a website in Kenya (in just 5 minutes)

In this guide, you will learn how to create a professional website in just five minutes in Kenya.

A website is simply a set of web pages served from a web domain. Each day you visit the internet you find millions of attractive websites/blogs and I know you've been wondering how you can create your own website. Kenya is growing fast technologically and many Kenyans want to know how they can create a website. Creating a website nowadays is very simple and you do not require more knowledge in html or csss. There are pretty softwares like WordPress which enable almost anyone to create a website within just five minutes. A ten year old child can easily create a website so after reading this guide, am sure you will have your website up and running within just five minutes.
I have prepared a short comprehensive guide on how to create a website in Kenya in just 5 minutes. Let's make a website in just five minutes.

What you need on order to create a website:
1- A domain name
2- A web hosting company
3. WordPress

Step 1: Choose the domain name of your choice.

A domain name is what identifies your website. It's simply the name of your website. For example the domain name of my website is just4kenya. The domain name should reflect the niche you are blogging about.  If you want to create a website about music then your domain name can be musicblog, mp3site, musiclab, soundclip e.t.c. Try to choose a domain name that is short and appealing. You don't have to worry about purchasing a domain name because many web hosting companies provide free domain names once you purchase their hosting packages. I will give you a list of the best web hosting companies which offer free domain names.

Step 2: Sign up with a web hosting company.

A web host is the company that houses your site and provides you with space to create web pages and install web scripts. Web hosting companies consists of 24/7 powered computers that hosts your website on their servers and ensures the website is accessible 24/7. Web hosting is not free and therefore you have to pay some monthly or yearly fee. It's advisable for you to start with the cheapest monthly plan offered because upgrading later is very easy. Most hosting companies have site builders like Wordpress which will enable you to create a website easily. There are many web hosting companies out there and choosing the best company is not easy. Based on my many years experience, here are the three cheapest and most efficient hosting companies which stand out among a pack of crowded web hosting companies.

I recommend :

1. Arvixe

Arvixe offers the cheapest web hosting services which starts at only $4 (Ksh. 360) per month.Creating a website isn't easy, and neither is picking a good web hosting service. Fortunately, Arvixe (starting at $7 [ Ksh. 630] per month, or $4 per month with a two-year commitment) stands out from the very crowded pack with a number of consumer- and business-friendly web hosting plans that lets you create multiple domains on a single server, quickly set up e-commerce, and enjoy unlimited mailboxes, databases, and bandwidth. In partnership with Arvixe I am offering a 20% coupon code (SAVERAREXX) for new 2015 customers. Two year hosting with Arvixe costs $4 per month which translates to $96. Using the coupon code SAVERAREXX you will only pay $76 ( Ksh. 6,840) for a two year hosting. Unlike GoDaddy, Arvixe lets you choose a one-month plan for only $7. Therefore using my promo code, you will pay just $5 (Ksh. 450) instead of paying $7 (Ksh. 630) . If you're looking to pay for web hosting on a month-to-month basis, Arvixe is an attractive solution.
Join Arvixe and use the coupon code SAVERAREXX
Why you should join Arvixe
*~free domain for life
*~free site builder
*~Unlimited data transfer
*~Unlimited disk space
*~60 daymoney back guarantee
*~99.9%site uptime
*~24 hour support
*~free website transfer
*~no hidden fees
*~automatic setup (WordPress)
*~cheapest web hosting ($4 per month)
Arvixe Payment Methods
*~PayPal
*~Skrill
*~Mastercard
*~Visa
*~Google checkout

2. Bluehost
Bluehost offers a free domain and a free site builder with templates. If you are thinking of creating a website in just 5 minutes, then Bluehost is the wizard you should consider. Bluehost has the best user reviews therefore don't worry about low services.
BlueHost offers exceptional bandwidth and storage for a low price. In addition, the company has the best customer support with many forums where can find solutions to your inquiries. Bluehost offers various tutorials regarding how to go about when creating your website. It's so easy to create a website using Bluehost.

Why I 100% recommend you to join Bluehost.
*~Unlimited bandwidth
*~Unlimited hosting space
*~Unlimited email accounts
*~An infinite supply of subdomains
*~Free Domain Name
*~No hidden costs
*~Any time money back guarantee
*~Cheapest web hosting at only $3.49/month.
*~Leading hosting company with over 2 million blogs hosted worldwide.
*~Higher customer satisfaction

Join Bluehost

3. Dreamhost

Dreamhost is a leading web hosting company which saves you hosting costs. In conjunction with Dreamhost, I am offering a one year $97 discount promocode for January 2015. One year of Hosting from Dreamhost cost $119 and with this Dreamhost promo code (HOSTITNOW67), you will be able to grab a one year unlimited hosting for aslow as $22 only with two free domain names.
Dreamhost also offers:
*~Free Domain Name
*~Unlimited Storage
*~Unlimited Bandwidth
*~Unlimited Email
*~97 Day Money Back Guarantee
Using the promo code HOSTITNOW67,you will be paying only $1.89/month for hosting and you will also be entitled to get 2 free domains. Use the promo code HOSTITNOW67.
Join Dreamhost and use your discount code there.

You can also read a review of the best 10 web hosting companies 2015 just in case you need more alternatives.

Step 3: Install WordPress.

Please note that some web hosting companies like Arvixe already have WordPress installed therefore you will not have to install WordPress again. Just select WordPress as your web creation software.

WordPress is the easiest web builders which offers many plugins relevant for search engine optimization ( s.e.o). In fact wordpress is the best blogging platform which ensures your site gets indexed faster and you rank higher in search engines. With WordPress, you will get your website running in just 5 minutes. Many web hosting companies like Arvixe, Bluehost and Dreamhost provide you with Wordpress and therefore after choosing your preferred hosting provider and making your payments, just install WordPress and you will be ready to go. You can also contact customer care of your hosting provider in case you have issues with WordPress. Arvixe has the fastest customer service and I remember I had a problem with WordPress while creating my website and that issue was sorted out almost immediately. Once you've received your domain and signed up for hosting, login to your account and install WordPress. It's free and there is no web design experience needed. After the installation, just point your browser to yoursite.com/wp-admin, login and begin customizing your website. Now you will have created your website in just 5 minutes and you should therefore to learn more about search engine optimization ( s.e.o) in order to rank higher in google search.

Conclusion:
Now if you didn't know how to create a professional website in Kenya now you know. Go ahead and create your website and let the world know about it. In case you need any help creating your website feel free to contact me. Al be ready to help.