So you’ve decided it’s time to take your business, NGO, school, or startup online. Great move! 🎉
But right out the gate, you’re faced with a critical choice:
👉 Should you go with a WordPress website—fast, affordable, and flexible?
👉 Or invest in a custom-built website—tailor-made, scalable, and uniquely yours?

As Kenya’s digital landscape matures, both options have their place. But the right choice depends entirely on your goals, budget, timeline, and growth plans.

Let’s break it down—no jargon, just clear, practical insights for Kenyan entrepreneurs.

🧱 What’s the Difference?

💡 Fun Fact: Over 43% of all websites worldwide use WordPress—including many Kenyan brands like Safaricom Foundation, Nairobi Garage, and M-Farm (in early stages). But when scalability or unique functionality is key, custom development shines.

✅ Why WordPress Is Perfect for Most Kenyan SMEs

If you want a professional, mobile-friendly, SEO-ready website fast—and on a realistic budget—you’ll love WordPress.

Here’s why:

• 🔧 Easy to manage: Update content yourself via the intuitive dashboard (no coding needed).
• 🛒 E-commerce ready: Add WooCommerce (free) to start selling online with M-Pesa integration.
• 🌐 SEO-friendly: Plugins like Yoast help you rank on Google—for queries like “graphic designer in Nairobi” or “best salon in Mombasa”.
• 📱 Mobile-optimized: 90%+ of free & premium themes are responsive out of the box.
• 🚀 One-click install: With Ehost Kenya’s Business Hosting, WordPress installs in under 60 seconds.

📌 Pro Tip: All our WordPress hosting plans come with free SSL, unlimited email accounts, and 300+ apps—including LMS tools for schools and booking plugins for clinics.

⚙️ When You Need a Custom-Built Website

Custom development isn’t “better”—it’s different. It’s the right choice when:

• You need unique workflows (e.g., a school management system with fee tracking, SMS alerts, and report cards).
• You’re building a SaaS product or internal tool (e.g., inventory + delivery tracking for agri-businesses).
• You require deep integrations (ERP, CRM, USSD, custom APIs).
• You expect high traffic spikes (e.g., exam result portals, event registrations).
• Brand identity demands pixel-perfect, non-template design.

For these cases, partnering with expert developers is essential. And that’s where Kenya Website Developers excels—delivering budget-friendly, high-performance custom websites in Nairobi and beyond.

We’ve built everything from church management dashboards to multi-vendor marketplaces—always with clean code, speed optimization, and future scalability in mind.

💻 Hosting Matters—Choose Wisely

A WordPress site and a custom app have different hosting needs.

✅ All plans include free SSL, daily backups, malware scanning, and 24/7 local support.

🧭 Still Unsure? Ask Yourself:

1. Do I need to launch in under 2 weeks? → ✅ WordPress
2. Will I update content myself (blog, news, offers)? → ✅ WordPress
3. Do I need complex logic, logins, or real-time features? → ✅ Custom
4. Is branding & UX a top differentiator? → ✅ Custom
5. Am I on a tight budget (under Ksh 30,000)? → ✅ WordPress

👉 Hybrid Option: Start with WordPress, then gradually add custom plugins or API integrations as you grow.

🛠️ Next Steps: Build Smart, Grow Faster

1. Need a fast, affordable, professional website?
   → Get a quote from Kenya Website Developers — we specialize in cheap but high-quality WordPress and custom builds.
2. Need reliable, Kenya-based hosting?
   → Explore our hosting plans — backed by 99.9% uptime and local support.

📧 Questions? We’re here to help: info@ehostkenya.com

Don’t overbuild. Don’t under-deliver. Build the right website—for your business.