The Story Behind Nansi

The Clever Spider

Nansi is derived from Kwaku Ananse — the legendary spider from Ashanti folklore in Ghana. Ananse is known throughout West Africa and the Caribbean as the master storyteller, celebrated for his intelligence, creativity, and remarkable ability to spin intricate tales.

Just as Ananse spins his stories, Nansi spins the World Wide Web — helping you create beautiful websites through the power of conversation.

"Spin your web instantly."

The name "Nansi" is short, friendly, and easy to pronounce worldwide (it rhymes with "Nancy"). But beneath its approachable sound lies a deep cultural heritage — a tribute to one of Africa's most enduring folk heroes.

Meeting Users Where They Are

Here's a reality that inspired us: over a billion people around the world don't use computers.

They run their businesses, connect with customers, and manage their daily lives entirely from their phones — and for many of them, WhatsApp is their internet. It's where they chat with family, coordinate with suppliers, and take orders from customers.

We asked ourselves: why should these entrepreneurs have to learn new tools, download unfamiliar apps, or sit in front of a computer just to have a website?

They shouldn't.

So we built Nansi to meet them where they already are. No app to download. No interface to learn. Just chat with Nansi on WhatsApp, describe your business, and watch your professional website come to life in minutes.

From Ghana to the World

Nansi was born from a simple belief: every small business deserves a beautiful online presence, regardless of their technical skills or access to computers.

We're building for the restaurant owner in Accra, the salon stylist in Lagos, the boutique in Nairobi, and the food vendor in São Paulo. We're building for every entrepreneur who has been left behind by traditional website builders.

Our vision is to democratize web presence globally — making it as easy as sending a text message.