I am the sixth born, with 7 siblings. My parents tried really hard to educate my siblings and I. We all managed to get adequate education to set out in life. Earlier when still in high school my brother bought a second hand PC and that marked the beginning of my love life with computers.
I pusured education in IT and was lucky to be employed by some reputable firms after completion. However, I felt their objectives and mine were quite divergent. I strrived to create website and content that reflected the Kenyan society, but most of the firms I worked with were aimed at maximising profits even if it meant aping from companies abroad and thus diluting local content.
It is then I decided to venture on my own. The hardest part so far is competing with the 'big boys' because of their financial muscle.
The Internet has brought about a revolution in Africa. It has opened new sources of income for those embracing it. Local firms and people have realised they can leverage on the Internet to enhance business processes. This coupled with the drop in Internet connectivity charges has spured the local IT industry.
However, most people do not fully understand how the internet works. They are in dark on how to use websites, blogs and/or social media to enhance their businesses. The companies that offer these services do not care to enlighten them as long as client seeking the same continue streaming in.
My business approach is quite the opposite. Every client needs to know the pros and cons of the Internet and how to measure the return of investment. This not only makes the informed decision makers but also loyal client, who'll forever cherish your services.
One of the fastest growing sector of the Kenyan IT sector is blogs. I specialise in custom blog themes and plugins that work for the local market. As aforementioned, I'm a great believer of local content. As such I work with clients to develop informative local content.
Being a one-man show the proceeds of this venture go in to two major areas. One, personal upkeep, and two, business expenses. To break even has been quite a challenge given the expenses I incur to execute projects. This can change a lot if I have a financial boost since I will have a higher purchasing power e.g. for renting large server space afford ably.
I will use the loan to obtain a reseller hosting package. These are usually cheaper if you rent them annually. Plus, if I get the annual package I will have more time and resources to focus on the main aspect of the business.
With my own reseller hosting package I will be in control of what services I can offer my clients. It will also help me package my service as a complete solution. This will make my services affordable to small and medium sized business and individuals seeking online presence.
As I'm working know, hosting companies charge me around Ksh. 3,000 for a domain name and single hosting. This is roughly a third of what I charge my clients. With my own reseller I will save on the hosting cost charges thus more money per project.
Reseller hosting for my web design freelancing
I am the sixth born, with 7 siblings. My parents tried really hard to educate my siblings and I. We all managed to get adequate education to set out in life. Earlier when still in high school my brother bought a second hand PC and that marked the beginning of my love life with computers.
I pusured education in IT and was lucky to be employed by some reputable firms after completion. However, I felt their objectives and mine were quite divergent. I strrived to create website and content that reflected the Kenyan society, but most of the firms I worked with were aimed at maximising profits even if it meant aping from companies abroad and thus diluting local content.
It is then I decided to venture on my own. The hardest part so far is competing with the 'big boys' because of their financial muscle.
The Internet has brought about a revolution in Africa. It has opened new sources of income for those embracing it. Local firms and people have realised they can leverage on the Internet to enhance business processes. This coupled with the drop in Internet connectivity charges has spured the local IT industry.
However, most people do not fully understand how the internet works. They are in dark on how to use websites, blogs and/or social media to enhance their businesses. The companies that offer these services do not care to enlighten them as long as client seeking the same continue streaming in.
My business approach is quite the opposite. Every client needs to know the pros and cons of the Internet and how to measure the return of investment. This not only makes the informed decision makers but also loyal client, who'll forever cherish your services.
One of the fastest growing sector of the Kenyan IT sector is blogs. I specialise in custom blog themes and plugins that work for the local market. As aforementioned, I'm a great believer of local content. As such I work with clients to develop informative local content.
Being a one-man show the proceeds of this venture go in to two major areas. One, personal upkeep, and two, business expenses. To break even has been quite a challenge given the expenses I incur to execute projects. This can change a lot if I have a financial boost since I will have a higher purchasing power e.g. for renting large server space afford ably.
I will use the loan to obtain a reseller hosting package. These are usually cheaper if you rent them annually. Plus, if I get the annual package I will have more time and resources to focus on the main aspect of the business.
With my own reseller hosting package I will be in control of what services I can offer my clients. It will also help me package my service as a complete solution. This will make my services affordable to small and medium sized business and individuals seeking online presence.
As I'm working know, hosting companies charge me around Ksh. 3,000 for a domain name and single hosting. This is roughly a third of what I charge my clients. With my own reseller I will save on the hosting cost charges thus more money per project.