The Huupa guide

Plain answers for people who run websites.

Short, practical guides on hosting, security, search, email and SMS, written for businesses in Ghana.

Hosting

How much does web hosting cost in Ghana?

What web hosting really costs in Ghana, what the price leaves out, and the questions to ask before you pay for a year.

3 min read · Updated 16 Oct 2026 Hosting

How to move a website to a new host without downtime

A step-by-step plan to move your website, database and email to a new host while your site stays online and your Google ranking is safe.

3 min read · Updated 16 Oct 2026

SEO

SEO for Ghanaian businesses: where to start

A practical SEO starting point for businesses in Ghana: Google Search Console, page titles, local searches, mobile speed and the habits that grow traffic.

3 min read · Updated 16 Oct 2026

Domains

How to never miss a domain or subscription renewal

What happens when a domain expires, why renewals get missed, and a simple system of reminders that keeps your website and email online.

2 min read · Updated 16 Oct 2026 Domains

How to point your domain to a new host

Point a domain you already own at a new web host with two DNS records or by changing nameservers, and check that it worked.

3 min read · Updated 16 Oct 2026

Security

How to tell if your website has been hacked

The warning signs of a hacked website, how to check it in minutes, and what to do first so you do not make it worse.

3 min read · Updated 16 Oct 2026

Email

How to get business email on your own domain

Set up email like [email protected], understand the records that keep it out of spam, and avoid the mistakes that make mail vanish.

3 min read · Updated 16 Oct 2026

SMS

Bulk SMS prices in Ghana, and how to read them

How bulk SMS is priced in Ghana, why one message can cost two or three credits, and how to compare providers fairly.

3 min read · Updated 16 Oct 2026