Use this tools and resource page to find products and services that can help you along the way as you:<\/p>\n
Note that\u00a0Niabusiness Entity Classifieds<\/a>\u00a0has linked to some of the resources on this page using affiliate links. When you click on something and purchase it, Niabusiness will receive a commission from every successful sale \/ referral, at no extra cost to you.<\/p>\n If you want to start your own website, blog or online shop you will need help with things such as getting a domain, hosting and SSL certificates. Here is a list of some reliable and popular providers you can use for your site:<\/p>\n NOTE<\/strong>: Assume all links in this page are affiliate links. When you make a purchase via the links below, Niabusiness will get a commission<\/em>.<\/p>\n Different hosting plans by some of the companies mentioned:<\/p>\n Since you will be spending a lot of time online doing freelance work<\/a>, here are some recommendations for internet bundles you can use via a USB modem, MiFi router or via the Mobile Hotspot \/ WiFi option on your smartphone \/ tablet. To purchase most of these bundles on your prepaid line, dial *544#.<\/p>\n And then there are some popular monthly bundles such as these:<\/p>\n Also check your Tunukiwa bundles<\/a> (*444#)<\/p>\n Other internet providers freelancers in Kenya<\/a> use include Faiba and Zuku.<\/p>\n Find more ebook recommendations on Niabusiness’s sidebar area – and here<\/a>. If you don’t see the list on mobile, just keep scrolling down.<\/p>\n Niabusiness.com Entity<\/a>\u00a0has two free email-based courses. One, with all the tips you will need to get your freelance career \/ business up and running. And the second one, with all the tips you can use to start hiring other freelancers.<\/p>\n You don’t need to purchase a theme for your WordPress site if you don’t want to. There are thousands of free themes you can install. Find them via the Appearance > Themes > Add section of your WordPress dashboard.<\/p>\n However, if you want to purchase a theme for your site, do check the following marketplaces: Elegant Themes<\/a>, Genesis Framework<\/a> \/ StudioPress<\/a>, Thrive Themes<\/a>, ThemeForest<\/a>, MythemeShop<\/a>, Yithemes<\/a> (if you use WooCommerce) and Mojo Marketplace<\/a>.<\/p>\n For page builders, check Elementor<\/a>, Thrive Architect<\/a> or Divi<\/a> if you don’t want to use WordPress default builder, Gutenberg.<\/p>\n Here is a list of great WordPress themes<\/a> you can use for free or pay for.<\/p>\n Before I tell you about plugins you can buy, I have to tell you that you don’t need a paid plugin to start your site<\/a>. You can usually just do fine with these free plugins<\/a>: All in One SEO Pack OR Yoast SEO, Contact Form 7, Classic Editor, Fast Secure reCAPTCHA, Pixabay, Mailmunch, No Self Pings, Pretty Links, Really Simple SSL, SEO Friendly Images, Table of Contents Plus, WordPress Popular Posts, WP External Links, YARPP, WP Optimize, Updraftplus & WordPress Importer.<\/p>\n I use most of these on\u00a0Niabusiness.com\/Entity<\/a>\u00a0as well.<\/p>\n However if there is a feature you want to add to your site and the only way to do so is to buy a premium plugin (or\u00a0hire a developer for custom code), do check and buy these plugins:\u00a0Thrive Architect<\/a>, Thrive Leads<\/a>, WPForms<\/a>, MonsterInsights<\/a> & OptinMonster<\/a>.<\/p>\n To handle payments, send invoices and get your money, use:<\/p>\n For debit cards to verify your PayPal account, use:<\/p>\n If you want to build your own email list, use MailerLite<\/a>, Brevo \/ Sendinblue<\/a>, MailChimp<\/a>\u00a0or ActiveCampaign<\/a>.<\/p>\n Use cloud based providers such as Google Drive and Dropbox.<\/p>\n To formalize, your freelance business, use any of the providers listed below to register a business name, sole proprietor, partnership or limited company in Kenya:<\/p>\n That is all.<\/p>\n If you think there is a service or tool that should be added to this page, reach out to Niabusiness with your suggestion.\u00a0Use the contact form here<\/a>\u00a0to send your email.<\/p>\n Place your ad<\/a> on Niabusiness.com Entity Classifieds<\/a> for free.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Use this tools and resource page to find products and services that can help you along the way as you: Get started with online freelancing Grow your freelance career \/ business online Hire new people to help you on various projects Note that\u00a0Niabusiness Entity Classifieds\u00a0has linked to some of the resources on this page using<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_rtcl_gb_attr":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-102","page","type-page","status-publish"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\tDomain registration & Web hosting (by providers in & outside Kenya)<\/h2>\n
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