Website Builder for African Businesses
Bizgrid is an AI commerce platform designed for African markets — local payments, WhatsApp workflows, mobile-first storefronts, and pricing sized for SMEs.
Why Africa needs different ecommerce tools
Global platforms often assume US or European payment rails, desktop-heavy shopping, and email-first marketing. African commerce runs on mobile, conversation apps, and local payment providers.
Bizgrid starts with Paystack, chat-based storefront generation, and growth loops that match how customers actually buy — discover on social, ask questions in WhatsApp, pay if checkout feels legitimate.
That is not “Africa edition” marketing. It is product design choices: currency, payment trust, fulfilment messaging, and speed to first sale.
Local payments without plugin archaeology
Sellers should not spend weeks researching which gateway works in their country this quarter. Bizgrid centres Paystack for Nigerian and regional checkout flows customers recognise.
When shoppers trust payment, prepaid orders reduce no-shows and awkward “I will transfer later” conversations.
As Bizgrid expands across markets, the principle stays the same: local rails first, not bolted-on as an afterthought.
Conversation commerce, structured
WhatsApp, Instagram DMs, and Telegram groups are acquisition channels across Lagos, Nairobi, Accra, and beyond. The gap is conversion — turning interest into paid orders with clear records.
A Bizgrid storefront gives every product a link, every order a receipt, and every business a FAQ page that stops the same questions looping in chat.
Abandoned-cart recovery and AI-drafted follow-ups help you close sales without manually chasing every browser.
Mobile-first by default
Storefronts must load on everyday phones over mobile data. Large unoptimised images, desktop-only layouts, and checkout flows that break on small screens cost real revenue.
Bizgrid generates mobile-native experiences because that is how African customers shop — not as a responsive checkbox on a marketing page.
Industry and city discovery
Bizgrid publishes industry pages — restaurants, fashion, beauty, electronics — and city pages across Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana to help merchants and shoppers find relevant stores.
Whether you sell in Nairobi's CBD or Accra's markets, structured local pages improve discovery for buyers searching category plus city.
Merchants benefit from topical landing pages that explain how Bizgrid fits their vertical, not generic “start a website” copy.
Start lean, scale with revenue
Free trial access lets you validate before heavy spend. Upgrade for custom domains and higher volume when orders justify it.
The playbook is consistent: describe your shop, publish a catalog, share on WhatsApp, fulfil reliably, then invest in ads and branding.
African SMEs do not need Silicon Valley complexity on day one. They need a trustworthy link that takes payment this week.
Frequently asked questions
Which African countries does Bizgrid support?
Bizgrid is built for sellers across Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, and expanding African markets. Paystack checkout suits many Nigerian and regional payment patterns.
Is Bizgrid only for ecommerce?
It is commerce-first — products, checkout, and orders. Service businesses also use Bizgrid for booking-oriented offers and clear contact flows.
Is Bizgrid free?
Every plan includes a 14-day free trial so you can build, preview, and publish without a card. After the trial, Starter, Growth, and Scale subscriptions apply, and a 2.5% service fee is added to online orders at checkout.
Can I use Paystack with Bizgrid?
Yes. Bizgrid is built around Paystack so Nigerian and African sellers can accept card and local payments, then settle earnings to their bank.
Can I sell without coding?
Yes. Describe your shop in chat and Bizgrid generates a live storefront. You can refine copy, products, and design in plain language — no developers required.
Does Bizgrid support WhatsApp commerce?
Yes. Bizgrid helps you connect WhatsApp and social channels, follow up with buyers, and recover abandoned carts so more conversations turn into orders.
Can I connect my own domain?
Yes. Growth and Scale plans include custom domain support so your store can run on yourbrand.com instead of a Bizgrid subdomain.
Is Bizgrid a good Shopify alternative for African businesses?
For many sellers, yes. Bizgrid is designed for African markets with Paystack payments, WhatsApp-friendly workflows, local currency support, and AI storefront generation tailored to how shops actually sell.