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
The single biggest surprise in hosting bills is the renewal price. Promotional rates apply to your first term only; after that the plan renews at the regular rate. Longer commitments lower the effective monthly price, which is why a 48-month term looks dramatically cheaper per month than a monthly plan.
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
First-term and renewal prices are listed separately so you can budget beyond year one.
| Plan | First-term price (USD/month) | Approx. FCFA / month | Renewal price (USD/month) | Billing period | Availability | Choose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| StarterGood | $3.83 | 2 500 FCFA | $9.67 | Billed every 12 months, upfront | In stock — activates within minutes | Choose Starter |
| GrowthBetter | $8.67 | 5 650 FCFA | $20.96 | Billed every 12 months, upfront | In stock — activates within minutes | Choose Growth |
| BusinessBest | $19.96 | 12 950 FCFA | $40.31 | Billed every 12 months, upfront | In stock — activates within minutes | Choose Business |
| EnterpriseEnterprise | $47.38 | 30 800 FCFA | $80.64 | 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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