The four costs of running a website
- Hosting — the monthly or annual fee for the server space your site lives on
- Domain name — an annual registry fee, separate from hosting
- SSL certificate — included free here, but charged by some providers
- Design or development — a one-off cost, or your own time
First term versus renewal
Your hosting renewal stays at your hosting order price for the same billing term, including the hosting offer you bought. Campaign offers such as Black Friday price your first term lower and renew at our normal price for the same term. Longer commitments lower the effective monthly price. Domains renew separately at their domain renewal price.
We show both numbers side by side on the plan comparison table so you can budget for year two before you buy.
What you should not have to pay for
- SSL certificates for a standard website
- cPanel access or control panel licences on shared plans
- Basic email accounts on your own domain
- Migrating an existing site from another host
- Standard support tickets
A realistic first-year budget
For a small business brochure site, budget for one shared hosting plan on an annual term plus a domain — with the free first-year domain on annual hosting, that is effectively one line item. Add design costs only if you are not building it yourself. Skip dedicated resources until traffic or a store actually demands them; upgrading later takes minutes and no downtime.
Compare hosting plans
Hosting renews at your order price for the same billing term. Domains renew separately.
| Plan | First-term price (FCFA/month) | ≈ USD / month | Renewal price (FCFA/month) | Billing period | Availability | Choose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| StarterGood | 750 FCFA | $1.12 | 750 FCFA | Billed every 12 months, upfront | In stock — activates within minutes | Choose Starter |
| GrowthBetter | 3 250 FCFA | $4.99 | 3 250 FCFA | Billed every 12 months, upfront | In stock — activates within minutes | Choose Growth |
| BusinessBest | 12 950 FCFA | $19.96 | 12 950 FCFA | Billed every 12 months, upfront | In stock — activates within minutes | Choose Business |
| EnterpriseEnterprise | 30 800 FCFA | $47.38 | 30 800 FCFA | Billed every 12 months, upfront | In stock — activates within minutes | Choose Enterprise |
Frequently asked questions
Is cheap hosting in Cameroon worth it?
- Very low prices usually mean oversold servers, no backups or no real support. Look instead at the renewal price, the backup policy and how you can reach support before judging value.
Do I pay in FCFA or USD?
- Prices are listed in USD and converted to FCFA at checkout if you pay by Mobile Money. The exact FCFA amount is shown before you confirm.
Can I start monthly and switch to annual later?
- Yes. Monthly billing has no lock-in, and you can switch to a longer term at any renewal to take the lower effective rate.
Ready when you are
Pick a plan, pay with Mobile Money, card or crypto, and your service activates automatically.
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