Short answer: Web development services turn a website into something that brings in customers: a fast mobile-first site, M-Pesa payments, search visibility on Google and AI tools, an online shop, business email, ongoing maintenance and full ownership for you. WPfoss offers all seven, with sites from KES 20,000 and M-Pesa integration for a flat KES 5,000.
"Web development" can sound abstract until you look at what it actually does for a business: more enquiries, easier payments, more customers finding you, and fewer technical headaches. That is the part that matters.
Here are seven concrete ways WPfoss helps Kenyan businesses succeed online, and the service behind each one.
1. How does a website bring in customers?
A site designed to turn visitors into customers
A website brings in customers when visitors understand your offer and know what to do next. A pretty website that nobody acts on is a wasted investment. We build mobile-first, fast-loading sites with clear structure and obvious calls to action, so visitors understand what you offer and know exactly what to do next. Most of your traffic is on phones, so that is where we design first.
2. How can customers pay you with M-Pesa?
M-Pesa built in properly
Add M-Pesa to your checkout through STK Push, which sends a payment prompt to the customer's phone. WPfoss charges a flat KES 5,000 one-time fee for full integration (details here); Safaricom documents the platform at developer.safaricom.co.ke. Kenyan customers expect to pay with M-Pesa, and every extra step at checkout costs you a sale. We integrate M-Pesa with STK Push, Paybill and Till, C2B and B2C payouts, and callbacks that mark an order paid automatically, so paying takes seconds and every transaction is properly recorded on your side. WPfoss's own M-Pesa system records every payment to Paybill 4005937 and checks each with Safaricom's Transaction Status API, live since 30/10/2026.
3. How do people find your business on Google and AI?
SEO for Google, GEO for AI search
You get found by having a clean SEO foundation for Google and content AI tools can read and cite. Google describes the basics in its SEO starter guide. A website nobody finds cannot help you. We build a proper SEO foundation so Google can rank your pages, and we prepare your content for AI search so tools like ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity can find and cite your business. As more customers search with AI, this is quickly becoming as important as traditional SEO.
4. Can you sell online from a phone?
E-commerce that works on a phone
Yes: a mobile-friendly shop with M-Pesa checkout lets customers buy from their phones at any hour. Most Kenyan stores cost KES 50,000 to 200,000 depending on product count. We build online shops with your product catalogue set up properly, a simple checkout, M-Pesa and card payments, and a secure, fast experience. That means you can sell beyond your physical location, around the clock, to customers browsing from their phones.
5. How do you get professional email?
Google Workspace, done for you
You get professional email by setting up Google Workspace on your own domain, with plans from $7.00 per user per month on the annual plan. An address like hello@yourbusiness.co.ke builds instant credibility. As a certified Google Workspace partner, we handle the whole setup: domain verification, mail routing, user accounts, migrating your old email, and training your team, billed locally in Kenya shillings.
6. Who keeps your site fast and secure?
Maintenance from KSh 5,000 per month
Maintenance does: WPfoss plans start at KSh 5,000 per month, with no lock-in. A website is living software. Without care it slows down, breaks, or becomes a security risk. Our maintenance covers security updates, backups, plugin and theme updates, speed checks, and uptime monitoring, so problems get caught before your customers notice them.
7. Do you own the website you pay for?
Your website is genuinely yours
Yes. You hold the domain, hosting, code and content in your own name, with no lock-in. For example, Advanced Mobility came to WPfoss with a hacked site that was recovered and secured (see the portfolio). No holding your site hostage, no holding your site hostage, no mystery about where things live. We build it, hand it over cleanly, and remain available as your long-term partner whenever you need us.
| Service | WPfoss price (KES) |
|---|---|
| Basic informational site | 20,000 to 30,000 |
| Professional business site | 50,000 to 120,000 |
| E-commerce site with M-Pesa | 50,000 to 200,000 |
| M-Pesa integration | 5,000 one-time |
| SEO retainer | 10,000 per month |
| Maintenance (standard) | 5,000 per month |
Where should you start?
The quickest way to start is to check how your current site performs, or tell us what you are building and we will recommend an approach and budget. If you already have a website, the quickest first step is to find out how it is actually performing. Run our free website health check to score your site on search visibility, mobile, AI search, trust and speed in about 20 seconds, or request a personalised free website audit and our team will email you a report on your traffic and rankings within 24 hours.
If you are starting fresh, just tell us what you are building and we will recommend the right approach and budget.
- Web design Kenya and Nairobi, sites built to convert.
- E-commerce and M-Pesa, sell and get paid online.
- SEO services, get found on Google and AI search.
- Website maintenance, keep it fast and secure.
- All services, the full picture.
Frequently Asked Questions
What web development services does WPfoss offer?
WPfoss offers web design and development, WordPress development, e-commerce and online stores, M-Pesa payment integration, SEO and AI search optimization, Google Workspace business email as a certified partner, and ongoing website maintenance. Everything is built mobile-first, fast and secure, and you retain full ownership of your website.
Does WPfoss build WordPress websites?
Yes. WPfoss builds custom WordPress websites and WooCommerce stores, including theme development, security hardening, speed optimization, and migrations from other platforms. Where a different technology suits the project better, we choose the right tool for the job.
Can WPfoss add M-Pesa to my website?
Yes. WPfoss integrates M-Pesa into websites and online stores, including STK Push, Paybill and Till, C2B and B2C payouts, and callbacks that mark an order paid automatically, so your customers can pay the way they already prefer and your payments are properly recorded.
Does WPfoss help with SEO and AI search?
Yes. WPfoss provides SEO to help your site rank on Google, plus Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) so your business can be found and cited by AI search tools like ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity. Both are built on the same foundation of clean structure, fast pages and good content.
Do I own my website after WPfoss builds it?
Yes. You retain full ownership of your domain, hosting, code, and content. There is no lock-in. WPfoss builds your website, hands it over cleanly, and stays available as your long-term partner for support and maintenance if you want it.
Does WPfoss maintain websites after launch?
Yes. WPfoss offers ongoing website maintenance from KSh 5,000 per month, covering security updates, backups, plugin and theme updates, speed checks, and uptime monitoring, so your website stays secure, fast, and reliable long after launch.
How do I get started with WPfoss?
Reach out through the WPfoss contact page, email hello@wpfoss.ke, or call or WhatsApp the team. We will discuss your goals, recommend the right approach and budget, and give you a clear plan. You can also run a free website health check first to see where your current site stands.
Let's get your business succeeding online
Whether you need a new website, M-Pesa payments, better search visibility, or a team to keep everything running, WPfoss can help. Tell us your goals and we will map out the right next step.
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