Academic Web Design
We build websites for
academics and researchers
You do the research. We make sure people can actually find it online. Clean websites, built fast, no nonsense.
Most academic websites are stuck in 2005.
You've spent years on your research, but your website looks like it was built as an afterthought. Visitors can't find your publications. The layout breaks on phones. We fix that.
What we actually do
Build your website
We design and code your site from scratch. No templates, no page builders. Just clean code that loads fast and works on every device.
Keep it running
If you want, we handle hosting, SSL, backups, and updates. You don't have to think about the technical side at all.
Help people find you
We set up structured data, optimize for Google Scholar, and make sure your publications and work show up where they should.
About Us
Two people who think academic websites deserve better.
Malkia started because we kept seeing brilliant researchers with terrible websites. Andrew builds the sites. Khot handles the design and content strategy. That's the whole team. We keep it small on purpose.
Who we are
Andrew
Developer
Writes the code. Has been building websites for years and cares a lot about things loading quickly and working properly.
Khot
Design & Strategy
Figures out how to organize your content so it actually makes sense to visitors. Makes everything look good without making it complicated.
How it works
Four steps, start to finish.
We talk
You tell us about your research, your audience, and what you need. We figure out the right approach together.
We organize
We take your content — publications, bio, research descriptions — and structure it so visitors can actually navigate it.
We build
We code the site, make it responsive, and optimize it for speed. You review it and we make adjustments until you're happy.
We launch
Final checks, SEO setup, and deployment. We hand everything over and stick around for support if you need it.
FAQ
Common questions
Who is this for?
Researchers, professors, labs, departments, and academic institutions that need a website that actually looks good and works well.
How long does a project take?
Depends on the size. A simple one-page site takes about 2 weeks. A full multi-page site with a CMS can take up to 6 weeks.
Do I have to give you all the content?
You give us the raw material — your bio, publications, research descriptions. We organize it, write it up properly, and handle the rest.
What tech do you use?
Clean HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. No bloated frameworks or page builders. Every site is custom-coded.
Do you offer hosting?
Yes, but it is optional. If you want to host it yourself, that is completely fine. We will set everything up so you can deploy it wherever you want.
Can I update the site myself?
Yes. We give you a simple dashboard to update text, publications, and images. No coding required.
What about SEO?
Every site includes structured data, semantic HTML, Google Scholar optimization, and proper meta tags. It is baked into how we build.
Do you work with people outside Kenya?
Yes. We work with academics worldwide. Everything is handled online.
Ready to get a proper website?
Tell us about your project. We will get back to you within a day.