KNOWLEDGE CENTRE
All learning topics
Every guide, grouped into eight topics.
Website Fundamentals
What a website is, why it matters, how to plan, price and launch one.
- Ten questions to ask before you hire a web designerTen questions to ask a web designer before you pay: ownership, total cost, phone speed, updates and what happens if you part ways.
- Namibia small business website launch checklistA free checklist for launching a small business website in Namibia: content, domain, mobile, search, security and what to do after launch.
- How much does a website cost in Namibia?Website cost in Namibia in 2026: from N$1,199.99 for a one-page site to over N$20,000 for a large build. Price table, running costs and what changes it.
- Do you need a website if you have a Facebook page?Do you need a website if you have a Facebook page? A page is free for existing customers; a website is an address you own. A comparison table.
- What to prepare before building a website: planning worksheetA worksheet to complete before you talk to a web developer: goals, pages, content, domain and budget, so quotes are accurate and comparable.
- How to get a website for your business in NamibiaNeed a website for your business in Namibia? The steps: whether you need one, builder or developer, what to prepare, cost and timing.
- What is responsive web design?Responsive web design makes one website fit phones, tablets and computers. What it means, how to test it and common mistakes.
- What is a CMS?A CMS lets you edit your website's text and images without writing code. What it is, an example, its limits and the questions to ask.
- What is a website?A website is a set of connected pages with an address, stored on a server. The parts explained simply, with examples and what to check.
- Why mobile-friendly websites matterMost visits in Namibia are on phones. What a mobile-friendly site means, how to test yours in minutes and the mistakes to fix first.
- Why your business needs a websiteWhat a website does that WhatsApp and Facebook cannot, with Namibian examples, honest limits and a small first step. Plain English for business owners.
Search Engine Optimisation
How Google finds, understands and shows your pages, and what you can do about it.
- How Google finds and indexes websitesGoogle finds pages by following links, reads them, stores them in its index and then ranks them. Why a page may not appear and how to help.
- How to improve website loading speedSlow pages lose visitors, especially on phones. How to measure speed, the usual causes and the fixes that make the biggest difference.
- What is AI search optimisation?AI features now appear in search. What they mean for a small business and which advice is sound, without hype or guarantees.
- What is SEO?SEO means helping search engines find and understand your website so the right people find you. How it works, what to do yourself and what to avoid.
- What is schema markup?Schema markup describes your page to search engines in a standard format. What it is, what it can do and what it cannot promise.
- What is an XML sitemap?An XML sitemap lists the pages of your website for search engines. What it contains, when it helps and what it cannot do.
Domains and Hosting
Domain names, hosting, DNS and who should own what.
- Domain name versus web hostingA domain is your website's address and hosting is where its files are stored. How they connect, who should own each and what to ask a provider.
- Beginner's guide to domain names in Namibia: .na, .com.na, .com and hostingWeb hosting in Namibia and how domain registration works: .na, .com.na or .com, who runs the .na registry, yearly cost, and who should own it.
- What is web hosting?Web hosting is where your website's files live so people can see them. Types of hosting, what to ask a provider and how it differs from a domain name.
- What is a domain name?A domain name is your business's address on the internet. What the parts mean, how names are registered, why renewals matter and who should own yours.
- Who owns your website?Who owns your website? It is five things: domain, hosting, code, content and accounts. Who should hold each, how to check, and what to put in writing.
Website Security
HTTPS, passwords, updates and protecting business information.
- How to protect your website and business informationPractical steps to protect your website and customer information: passwords, updates, backups, access and what to do if something goes wrong.
- What is HTTPS and why does it matter?HTTPS encrypts the connection between your visitor and your website. What the padlock means, what it does not cover and how to get it.
Business Email
Professional email on your own domain and how it works.
Website Maintenance
Why websites need care and the checks that keep them working.
- Website maintenance checklistA practical checklist of weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly website checks: updates, backups, forms, renewals, speed and content.
- Why websites need maintenanceA website left alone slowly breaks, slows and becomes unsafe. What regular maintenance covers and how to tell when yours is overdue.
Digital Marketing
Google Business Profile and how your online presence fits together.
- How to get your business on Google and Google MapsGet your business on Google: create a free Google Business Profile, verify it and complete it to appear on Search and Maps. Works anywhere.
- Small business online presence guideHow a website, Google Business Profile, social media, WhatsApp and email fit together for a small Namibian business, and where to start.
Web Systems and Applications
Bookings, portals, payments and websites that do a job.
- How to accept online payments on a website in NamibiaHow to accept online payments on a website in Namibia: bank transfer, card payment providers and pay on delivery compared, and what to check first.
- What is a web application?A web application is a website that does a job, such as taking bookings or managing members. How it differs from a normal website.