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10Apr

The Role Of Web Hosting In Data Privacy & Website Security

Irrespective of the size of your business, data privacy and website security matters. Data breaches don’t just happen to big corporates, any company and its website may be at risk. You need to do everything in your power to keep your website and customers safe. The good news is however, if you choose your web hosting provider with care, your site will benefit from rich security features that make your job that much easier. In this article, we explore some of the most common security threats to be aware about and how a great web host can make your website more secure. KEY TAKEAWAYS Web hosting providers play an important role in data privacy and website security. Cybercrime is a growing threat projected to reach $23 trillion […]

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Domain Transfer Lock: Domains.co.za Becomes First Registrar To Offer Free .co.za Security Feature
01Apr

Domain Transfer Lock: Domains.co.za Becomes First Registrar To Offer Free .co.za Security Feature

1 April, 2025, Johannesburg – Domains.co.za has become the first South African Registrar to offer its .co.za customers a Domain Transfer Lock security feature. This extra security feature is FREE to all of its .co.za, org.za, .net.za, and .web.za domain name customers. It prevents any unauthorised domain transfers and protects customers from domain hijacking. Mitigating Cyber Security ThreatsBenefits of the Domain Transfer Lock security featureHow does a Domain Transfer Lock work? Mitigating Cyber Security Threats Due to the rise in cyber threats, coupled with weak security measures, domain names have become a target for malicious actors. Domain hijacking occurs when someone takes illegal control of a domain and uses it to […]

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26Mar

Business Essentials: A Guide To Choosing The Right Website Name

Choosing the right website name is one of the earliest and most important decisions you’ll need to make when starting an online business or venture. The choice does matter because it will directly influence how potential customers will recall it. With more than 1-billion websites on the internet, surely all the good names are gone? Thankfully, that’s not entirely the case. While you may need to be more creative with name combinations on mainstream Top-Level Domains (TLDs) like .com and .co.za, the rise of new and innovative TLDs like .site, .store and. online offer an endless reservoir of options. Read on as we help you find the best domain name for your SME business’ website using local examples as inspiration. We also sh […]

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14Mar

Best WordPress Hosting For WordPress Websites In 2025

Only the best WordPress Hosting is acceptable for a fully optimised WordPress website. This hosting has been specifically developed to complement sites built on the WordPress platform exclusively. The aim: to make these sites faster, more secure and highly reliable, amongst many other benefits. But sadly, not every hosting provider offers the same quality and value-added features. So, finding the best is a must! Whether you’ve made up your mind and WordPress is the way to go, or whether you’re still in research-mode, the goals of this article are to make a case for the value of WordPress and why it needs to be powered by more than just normal web hosting. It will cover some of the most important website trends for the year a […]

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03Mar

SME Target Market: 5 Steps To Identifying Your Ideal Audience

Knowing your SME target market is essential to attaining your company’s full reach-potential. Casting your net too wide or too narrow could be the reason why your marketing efforts are obtaining inconsistent results, a high percentage of website visitors leave without acting, or you are battling to attract returning customers. Even if you have the best and most unique products or services in the world, if you are not tailoring your marketing and website content to the right people, you’ll never see the results you are after. To add insult to injury, target audiences can change over time as well. Continue reading if you are looking for practical tips to help identify your business’s target market. KEY TAKEAWAYS A target marke […]

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20Feb

The Importance Of Website Maintenance

Website maintenance is as important for a website as is the upkeep of a physical property. Just like a house and garden can deteriorate over time if unattended, and lose value without the proper care, a website can become outdated, slow, insecure, and vulnerable to errors ­– all of which are damaging to a brand. The maintenance of your website involves regular updates, backups, security monitoring, link checks, improvements, etc. Tasks like these should form part of a company’s daily, weekly and monthly priority lists and be actioned without fail. Luckily, backed by the best in WordPress Hosting or Web Hosting, this race can be halfway won. Read on as we look at the importance of website care, and share the top 10 actions […]

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12Feb

Small Business Finance Saving Tips For 2025

This blog covers some finance saving tips for small business owners in South Africa. Does it feel like multiple things are out of your control? Like the economy, customer behaviour, electricity challenges, and other external factors? That’s normal. But don’t let it get you down. Instead, focus on the things you can manage like your finances, your day-to-day operations, your website, customer service, product excellence, etc. With the new fiscal year starting soon, now is a good time to reflect on your small business finance position, budget and cost-cutting for the year ahead. Your financial professional can help you plan and strategise the best way forward. Read on as we share some relevant money trends that are worth not […]

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31Jan

A Multi Domain Name Strategy: Why More Than One Domain Can Be Advantageous

If you believe that your website is one of your business’s most valuable assets, and that your digital reputation and SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) are central to its success, then this article is for you! It means you may want to understand how a multi domain name strategy can work for you, and what it may do for your small-to-medium-sized enterprise (SME).  Registering more than one domain name for your business may seem strange, but it can help you protect and build your brand in several ways. In this article, we look at exactly what a multi domain strategy is and why it may be beneficial. Plus, we offer steps to help you create one. RELATED: South Africa’s 5 Most Popular Top Level Domains (TLDs) KEY TAKEAWAYS A m […]

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29Jan

Domains.co.za: From Domain Registrations To Web Hosting And Everything In Between

In the tech industry, things can change in an instant, and after more than two decades in the domains and web hosting sector, Domains.co.za has experienced these firsthand, numerous times, and we are is still evolving, still growing, and continuously sharpening our online products and solutions so we can offer you what you need when you need itin online professionalism. Often becoming the first in South Africa to do so. This is how we do it: KEY TAKEAWAYS Domains.co.za is dedicated to excellent customer service, supported by tools like the AI chatbot “Dot,” Live Chat, and a growing Knowledgebase. We specialise in scalable Web Hosting solutions, Domain Name Registrations, WordPress Hosting, Managed cPanel Hosting, and VPS Hos […]

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22Jan

4 Small Business Trends For 2025

Your small business matters. Not just to you and your customers but to South Africa’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). That’s because small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) make up 40% of its total. As we position ourselves at the beginning of the year, it is the ideal time to look at the small business trends for 2025, and to make work of the ones that hit home. From improving your website’s speed to including a sustainable approach, your small business can benefit from making positive changes in the year ahead. In this article, we highlight some of the most interesting trends for small businesses. KEY TAKEAWAYS Following small business trends for 2025 can help your business stay competitive, efficient, and adaptable, ensur […]

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