WordPress + DirectAdmin — A Powerful Combination
WordPress powers over 43% of all websites on the internet — including some of the biggest Kenyan news sites, e-commerce stores, and blogs. DirectAdmin is the control panel that Hostiko uses to manage your hosting. Together, they make building a Kenyan website incredibly simple.
Before You Start
- You have an active Hostiko hosting account
- Your domain is connected to your hosting
- You can log into your DirectAdmin control panel
Installing WordPress via Softaculous (One-Click)
- Log into DirectAdmin at your control panel URL
- Look for Softaculous Apps Installer in the dashboard
- Click on WordPress
- Click the Install tab
- Set your website URL (e.g. mybusiness.co.ke)
- Enter your site name, admin username, and a strong password
- Enter your admin email address
- Click Install
- WordPress is ready in about 30 seconds!
After Installation — First Steps
- Log in at yourdomain.co.ke/wp-admin
- Install a free theme (try Astra or Kadence)
- Add your business name, logo, and contact details
- Create your Home, About, Services, and Contact pages
- Install Yoast SEO plugin for search engine optimisation
Get WordPress Hosting in Kenya
Hostiko includes Softaculous one-click WordPress installation on all hosting plans. Get started for just KSh 200/month with M-Pesa payment.