There is no single best builder — only the right one for a blog, a shop, or a five-page business site. Match the tool to the job and you save both money and months.
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Best for blogs and content sites
Still the best home for a serious blog or content site you want to own. Free software you install on any Kenyan host — you pay for hosting and a theme, nothing else.
Best for selling products online
The default for a real online store. Works with Kenyan payments through gateways that support M-Pesa, and handles inventory, shipping and checkout properly.
Designers who want full control
Visual development for people who understand layout. Produces clean, fast sites, but it expects you to think like a designer, not click a template.
Easiest drag-and-drop for beginners
If you want a good-looking site this weekend with zero technical work, Wix is the shortest path. The trade-off is you cannot move the site elsewhere later.
Domain, hosting, platform, pages, launch. The complete beginner path — with real Kenyan prices and what to skip.
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