Get Found,
Get Enquiries and
Get Booked.
Bookings straight to you, not through a middleman. Websites, Google Maps visibility and WhatsApp booking systems for hotels, restaurants, guesthouses, tour operators and real estate in Watamu, Malindi & Kilifi, built by someone who lives here and meets you in person.
- Websites from KES 35,000 one-time, with prices published upfront
- Free 20-minute call. You get a written quote before you pay anything
- No long contracts. Monthly plans run month to month
10+
coast businesses served since 2024
3×
online enquiries for Tapps Broilers in 90 days
+70%
direct bookings for Prawns Lake in 90 days
Pick your business type and see exactly what I would do for you.
- Hotels, lodges & villasMore direct bookings, less OTA commissionSee the plan
- Restaurants & beach clubsShow up on Google Maps and fill tablesSee the plan
- Tour operators & water sportsBe found by tourists before they arriveSee the plan
- NGOs & conservation groupsTell your impact story and reach donorsSee the plan
- Real estate, shops & other SMEsA website and marketing that bring enquiriesSee the plan
You built your business to look after guests, not to fight Booking.com and Instagram.
What you're tired of
- Handing 15–20% of every booking to Booking.com, Airbnb or an agent
- Quiet rooms and empty tables when the low season comes
- Hundreds of likes, and still no bookings to show for them
- Replying to WhatsApp enquiries one by one, late into the night
- Paying for ads or an agency and never knowing what you got back
- Watching a competitor show up first on Google Maps
What you actually want
- Guests who find you on Google and book with you directly
- Enquiries that keep coming in, in the low season too
- To be the first name a tourist sees when they search "Watamu"
- To know exactly where every booking came from
- Your evenings back
You're a host first, not a marketer.
You take pride in how people are treated when they walk through your door. You've built something real on this coast, and you'd rather spend your day on your guests than on algorithms. You trust people you can sit down with face to face. That's who I build for: I do the online side, so you can keep doing what you're good at.
Services That Get
Watamu Businesses More Customers Online
Every service is designed for small hotels, restaurants, shops and tour operators in Watamu & Malindi who want simple, affordable solutions that deliver real results.
From no website to bookings in weeks
Professional Websites for Watamu Businesses
Modern, mobile-friendly websites designed specifically for hotels, restaurants, curio shops, guesthouses and tour operators in Watamu & Malindi. Built to look professional and get real customer enquiries.
- Custom design for your business
- Fast loading & mobile friendly
- Google-friendly SEO setup
- Online booking & contact forms
Stop random posting. Start getting consistent customers
Digital Growth Systems
I build a simple, easy-to-manage digital system so your business is visible to tourists and locals 24/7, turning online activity into actual bookings and sales.
- Lead capture & follow-up system
- Simple content calendar
- WhatsApp & email automation
- Monthly performance report
Targeted marketing that brings real results
Digital Marketing for Coastal SMEs
Practical digital marketing strategies focused on Watamu and Malindi tourists. I help you get found on Google, Instagram and Facebook with posts and ads that actually convert.
- Audience & competitor research
- Instagram & Facebook strategy
- Google Ads & local SEO
- Clear monthly goals & tracking
Look professional and stand out to tourists
Branding & Content Development
Clear branding, professional photos, and simple content that makes your business memorable. Perfect for restaurants, hotels and experiences in Watamu that want to attract more international visitors.
- Brand messaging that sells
- Logo & visual identity refresh
- Photo & video content guidelines
- Ready-to-post templates
Websites from KES 35,000 one-time · Monthly marketing from KES 18,000/month
Compare packages and pricesResults, not just
deliverables
Tapps Broilers Enterprise
Problem
The business had no online presence and was losing potential clients to competitors who appeared first in search.
Solution
Developed a modern, mobile-first website with clear service pages, booking integration, and local SEO foundations.
Results
- 3× increase in online enquiries
- First page Google ranking for local terms
- Reduced reliance on word-of-mouth alone
Fit Hunter
Problem
Businesses were spending on ads with no clear targeting strategy, wasting budget without measurable return.
Solution
Designed a structured digital marketing strategy with audience profiling, channel selection, and a 90-day execution roadmap.
Results
- 40% reduction in wasted ad spend
- Clear content calendar and messaging
- Measurable KPIs for the first time
Prawns Lake
Problem
High social media engagement but almost no conversion to actual bookings or enquiries from their content.
Solution
Built a complete lead capture funnel from social content to WhatsApp booking system.
Results
- Enquiry-to-booking rate improved by 60%
- Automated follow-up reduced manual work
- Consistent monthly booking pipeline
What clients say
Business owners in Watamu, in their own words.
"Before working with Wanje, we were posting every day and getting likes but zero bookings from it. Within 90 days of launching our new website and funnel, our direct bookings increased by 70%. The strategy made all the difference."
Prawns Lake
Manager, Prawns Lake
Watamu, Kenya
"Wanje does not just build websites. He thinks about your business. He asked questions no one had ever asked us, and what he built is not just beautiful but actually brings us leads every week. Worth every shilling."
Fit Hunter
CEO, Fithunter Kenya
Watamu, Kenya
"We had tried two other agencies before. Wanje was the first person who showed us the full picture: visibility, conversion, the whole system. Enquiries from our website tripled."
Tapps Broilers Enterprise
Owner, Tapps Broilers Enterprise
Watamu, Kenya
"I was sceptical about hiring someone for digital strategy. I thought I could figure it out myself. Wanje structured our entire online presence in a way I could not have done alone. Our cost per lead dropped by half."
Dabaso Rock Conservation
Founder, Dabaso Conservation Group
Watamu, Kenya
10+
Businesses served
2024
Working on the coast since
60–90
Days to first results
2
Languages: English & Swahili
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- Based in
- Watamu, Kilifi County
- Working with coast businesses since
- 2024
- Businesses served
- 10+
- Languages
- English & Swahili
Hi, I'm Wanje. I live and work in Watamu.
I build websites and run digital marketing for small businesses on the Kenya coast. My clients are hotels, restaurants, tour operators, NGOs and local shops, the businesses that depend on tourists and locals finding them on Google, Instagram and WhatsApp.
You deal with me directly, not an account manager in Nairobi. I know the high and low seasons, I know what tourists search before they land at Malindi airport, and I can come to your business to see how enquiries actually reach you today.
What happens after you message me
- 01
You message me
On WhatsApp, by email or by booking a call. Tell me about your business in a few lines.
- 02
Free 20-minute call
In person in Watamu, Malindi or Kilifi, or on a call. I look at your Google listing, website and socials with you.
- 03
Written quote
You get a written scope with the exact price and what you will get. Nothing starts until you agree.
- 04
Build and launch
50% deposit to start, 50% when the work is done and you are happy with it.
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Questions people ask
If you have one not listed here, just ask in the chat or send a message.
Websites for coast businesses, Google Business Profile and local SEO so you show up on Google Maps, social media and ads that bring enquiries, and WhatsApp booking and follow-up systems. Branding and content are available too. Most clients combine a few of these in one of the three packages on the pricing page.
A business website with local SEO and Google Business Profile setup costs KES 35,000 one-time. Ongoing monthly marketing starts at KES 18,000 a month. All packages and add-ons are listed on the pricing page, and you get a written quote after a free 20-minute call before you pay anything.
You pay by M-Pesa or bank transfer against a written invoice. For one-time projects it is 50% deposit to start and 50% on completion. Monthly plans are paid at the start of each month and can be cancelled with 30 days notice. There are no hidden fees, and ad spend on Google or Facebook is paid by you directly to the platform.
Create and verify a Google Business Profile, then fill in every section: category, opening hours, photos, menu or rooms, and a link to your website. Profiles with regular reviews and recent photos rank higher in the map results. I set this up as part of every package, including a simple system for asking guests for reviews.
Ask every customer at the moment they are happiest, and make it one tap. That usually means a QR card at reception or on the table, plus a WhatsApp message after checkout with a direct link to your review page. Never pay for reviews or only ask happy guests. Google and Tripadvisor both penalise that.
A well set-up Google Business Profile usually starts bringing calls and direction requests within 2–4 weeks. Website SEO usually shows movement in 60–90 days. Prawns Lake saw a 70% increase in direct bookings within 90 days of launching their new website and booking funnel.
Yes. I am based in Watamu and meet clients in Watamu, Malindi and Kilifi. Calls and WhatsApp work too if you are further away. I work in English and Swahili.
That is fine. The one-time website project (from KES 35,000) has no monthly commitment. Many clients start there and add monthly marketing later once enquiries start coming in.
Yes. Meta (Facebook and Instagram) and Google Ads management is included in the Scale plan, and Google Ads management is also available as an add-on for KES 8,000 a month. Ad spend is paid by you directly to the platform, and I will tell you the minimum budget before we spend anything.
No. Many coast businesses get most of their enquiries from Google Maps, search and WhatsApp without paid ads. If ads make sense for you, I will tell you the minimum budget before we spend anything.
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Tell me what kind of business you run and what you want more of: bookings, enquiries or walk-ins. I will reply with honest advice on where to start and what it would cost.
I work with SMEs that want their digital presence to actually generate results, not just look good. If that sounds like you, let's talk.
This is for you if…
- You run a business on the coast and take pride in how you treat customers
- You're tired of paying commission and middlemen for customers who should come to you
- You want a plan you can understand, not marketing jargon
- You'd rather work with someone you can meet face to face
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