Website Hosting & SEO Setup

Course Description

This highly practical course closes the gap between building a website and making it visible to the world. You will learn how to choose, purchase, and configure reliable hosting (using providers like **Hostinger, Render, or Cloud AWS**), manage domains, and perform essential Search Engine Optimization (SEO) steps. Crucially, you will master setting up **Google Maps and Google My Business** for maximum local visibility in Kampala.

Curriculum

• Domain and Hosting Management: Purchasing, configuring, and linking domains to hosting providers.
• Hosting Platforms: Working with cPanel/Plesk and specific training on Hostinger, Render, and AWS/Azure basics.
• SEO Fundamentals: Keyword research, on-page optimization, and site structure.
• Google Tools Setup: Verifying sites in Google Search Console and setting up Google Analytics.
• Local SEO Mastery: Optimizing and verifying your business listing on **Google Maps** and Google My Business.
• Website Security and Backup Procedures.

Career outcomes & prerequisites (The Why & Who)

• Website owners and developers who need to launch their sites live.
• Small business owners focused on driving local traffic and foot traffic.
• Digital marketers responsible for site performance and search rankings.

Key outcomes & value

• Live Website Management: Ability to manage domains, hosting, and deploy sites securely.
• Local Visibility: A fully optimized Google My Business profile and Google Maps listing.
• SEO Readiness: Skills to implement basic SEO that helps sites rank higher.
• Duration: 4 Weeks
• Tuition: 200,000 UgX