The total package for starting your website.
Since 2010, we've been focused on helping customers find the best domain name as the building block of their online presence.
A domain name is just the beginning. We'll help you host, design, and manage your site. We'll even build it for you, if you'd like.
We integrate seamlessly with WordPress, WebsiteBuilder, and SiteLock, to name a few. We'll help you get online with ease.
Do you already have a unique domain with another service provider? You can move it to Novahost Kenya with ease by using our Smart Search and choosing the Transfer option. You don't need to worry if your domain names aren't ready for renewal. You won't lose any time you've already paid for.
Get the answers to frequently asked questions about our premium hosting service.
To buy a domain in Kenya you need to go to an accredited registrar in Kenya like Novahost Kenya. Search for the availability of the domain and if it is available, add it to the cart and proceed to input the nameservers then pay. Your domain will be registered immediately.
You can get a free .co.ke domain name by purchasing one of our web hosting packages. The domain will be free for the first year and renewed at the normal price thereafter.
Domain hosting only provides ownership of domain names with the ability to manage nameservers and DNS records, while web hosting provides server storage space for your website and emails.
When choosing a web address, you should pick something easy to remember, relevant to your website, and easy to spell. It's also important to make sure that the name you want is available, and that you're not infringing on any trademarks or copyrights.
It depends on your goal and target audience. If you want to target a global audience, a .com is a better choice than a country code TLD (ccTLD), which can limit your reach. But, if you have a Kenyan audience, a ccTLD like .co.ke is more appropriate. It's also a good idea to secure multiple TLDs to prevent them from being abused by impersonators or used by competitors in the future.
You will need to renew it every year. Some registrars allow for a ten-year registration period, which is convenient if you plan to keep the name for the long term. Renewing it every year ensures that it's being used and that the name isn't being wasted.
It can take up to 48 hours for your website to become visible to all users on the internet. This usually takes no longer than 24 hours, but sometimes delays can occur with some internet providers, pushing it beyond 24 hours.
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