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Plain-English guides for African small business owners on websites, Google Maps, WhatsApp and getting paid online.

💰Pricing
October 2026 · 3 min read

How Much Does a Website Cost in Nigeria? (2026 Guide)

What a small business website really costs in Nigeria in 2026: design, domain, hosting and monthly upkeep, with clear examples and what to watch out for.

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📸Social media
October 2026 · 3 min read

Do I Need a Website If I Already Have Instagram?

Instagram is great for showing your work, but it cannot get you found on Google. Here is what a website does that Instagram and WhatsApp cannot.

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📍Google
October 2026 · 3 min read

How to Get Your Business on Google Maps in Nigeria, Kenya and Ghana

A simple step by step guide to listing your business on Google Maps with a Google Business Profile, plus the mistakes that stop African businesses showing up.

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💬WhatsApp
October 2026 · 3 min read

WhatsApp or a Website: Which Is Better for My Business?

WhatsApp is where African customers buy, but a website is how they find you. Here is how small businesses should use both, and which to set up first.

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💳Payments
October 2026 · 3 min read

How to Accept Online Payments in Kenya: A Small Business Guide

M-Pesa Till and Paybill, card payments and payment links explained in plain English, so Kenyan small businesses can get paid online with less hassle.

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🌐Domains
October 2026 · 3 min read

How to Register a Domain Name in Nigeria (.ng, .com.ng or .com?)

Which domain should a Nigerian business choose, how registration works, what it costs each year and the mistakes that can cost you your web address.

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