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26May

The .WORLD Domain Name: Take Your Brand Borderless 

While some brands are built for the local stage, others are made for the world. Register a .WORLD domain name extension to match your company’s international dreams. A .WORLD is a good fit for any type of online venture wishing to promote products or services to a global audience. Get yours at Domains.co.za for only R79.00*. *Terms and Conditions apply. Standard renewal rates apply. Promotion valid until 31 December 2026. KEY TAKEAWAYS A .WORLD domain name helps position your brand for a global audience. The .WORLD TLD is ideal for businesses, organisations, creators and online ventures with international ambitions. Many memorable .WORLD domain names are still available compared to traditional extensions like .com and .net. […]

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22May

How To Future-Proof A Business Website: 7 Essentials

The only thing that you can be certain of in this digital age is that nothing is certain. That’s why it’s important to know how to future-proof a business website – so you can be prepared for whatever may come next. A website is any business’s most prized digital asset. They take considerable time to create and optimise, and cost a lot of money. When new tools, trends, user behaviour and product diversifications occur – which they undoubtedly will at some point – your website needs to be able to adapt accordingly, without first requiring an entire rebuild. A site that is flexible and forward-thinking will save time, money, and effort in the long run. Read on for the website essentials that can help you build your site with t […]

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08May

How To Market Your Business Online: Digital Marketing In South Africa

Creating a business and solution-driven products or services to sell are only half of the story. You need to understand how to market your business online too! And this is often where things become a little unclear, especially for SMEs trying to ‘win’ at business marketing in South Africa. Just having a website isn’t enough, and while social media is a powerful tool to use, building your entire strategy around it alone, won’t deliver the growth your business is after. You need a structured, multi-platform approach to achieve this. In this blog, we share the top digital platforms and fundamentals that your SME should focus on to effectively market your business online. KEY TAKEAWAYS Digital marketing is essential if you w […]

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28Apr

.ZA Domain Name Extensions: How Going Local Can Help Your Business Grow

A .ZA domain name extension can help your business get spotted! The domain name and the extension combination you register for your business’s online home is one of the most important decisions you can make early on. Do not take it lightly! It can tell audiences what you sell, which services you deliver, who your ideal customers are and where you are based. For businesses that serve specific locations like a local bakery, yoga studio or pet groomer, a .ZA domain extension can help your business grow into a community favourite. Read on to learn why this is the case. As an added bonus, we also share practical tips to help boost your local SEO even more. KEY TAKEAWAYS A .ZA domain name instantly positions your business as local […]

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20Apr

4 Best Web Hosting Types For Small Businesses In South Africa

As a small business owner in South Africa, your website is the cornerstone of your online marketing efforts. Finding and choosing the best web hosting for your website, whether it’s WordPress Hosting or shared cPanel Web Hosting, etc., is therefore very important. The wrong type of hosting can not only affect the performance of your site but by default, cause damage to your online reputation. If you feel overwhelmed when it comes to the technicalities of hosting, this blog is for you. Read on as we explore the various types of small business hosting and identify their unique benefits, as well as establishing which one could be the ideal solution for your venture. RELATED: 7 Web Hosting Trends South Africa […]

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25Mar

Turn Passion Into Presence With A .DIGITAL Domain Name

The coolest, and hippest place to be is online! But having a website alone doesn’t really cut it anymore. To stand out online, you need the complete package: A memorable domain name, a striking, quick to load website together with a social reputation you can be proud of. In this article, we share why a .DIGITAL domain name is the ideal option to turn your passion for your business into a digital presence of note. RELATED: Choose A .ORG Domain Name To Build Your Mission Online KEY TAKEAWAYS A .DIGITAL domain name clearly positions your brand as a business in the digital tech space. It is modern, relevant and a domain that is easy to brand. A .DIGITAL domain name is perfect for tech-driven, creative and online-first businesses […]

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09Mar

18 Best WordPress Plugins To Make Your Website Fly With Our WordPress Hosting

WordPress is without a doubt the “sweetheart” of the Content Management System (CMS) world. It’s beginner-friendly, flexible, offers full control, and when paired with tailor-made WordPress Hosting, it’s ultra-fast, secure and reliable as well. But you can’t unlock simple, smart and flexible WordPress’s features and functionality from powerful hosting alone. For this, you need to integrate the best WordPress plugins. With over 65 000 plugins to choose from, it’s an overwhelming task. In this article, we single out the 18 best WordPress plugins for 2026, which together with our WordPress Hosting environment, will make your site soar online. KEY TAKEAWAYS A WordPress plugin is an add-on that expands what your website can do wi […]

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04Mar

14 Questions About Domain Names And Website Hosting Answered

If you think that your domain names and chosen website hosting plans seem less important than your websites themselves – think again. The right domain name could make your website URL more memorable while the best in website hosting could boost site functionality dramatically. In this article, we familiarise you with the most important things you should know about domain names and website hosting. KEY TAKEAWAYS Registering the perfect domain name can enhance the memorability of your website’s URL. Selecting a good quality website hosting plan can significantly improve your site’s functionality. A good domain name is a distinctive and easy-to-remember and accurately reflects your brand. Instead of focusing solely on pr […]

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04Mar

Domain Name Registration Unpacked – Domains.co.za Guide

This domain name registration guide aims to answer questions, bust myths, and confusion on the topic, because when it comes to your business’ online future, choosing the right domain name is incredibly important. The internet is one massive marketplace where anyone and everyone can set up ‘shop’ and it all starts with a domain name. It sounds simple enough but there’s more to a domain name than one might think. KEY TAKEAWAY Make sure your domain name is short, memorable, and specific. You don’t need to have a business registered or have a business plan in place. Anyone can own any available domain bar trademarked and registered domain names. If you have the idea, register it. You might just need it later. And if yo […]

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04Mar

How To Register Or Transfer Your Domain Name

This blog explains how to register or transfer your domain name with Domains.co.za quickly and easily using their client portal. It covers the step-by-step process, transfer requirements, and highlights benefits like geo-redundant DNS hosting and free features included with domain transfers, helping you keep your website secure, supported, and online. TABLE OF CONTENTSWhat’s Geo-Redundancy?How to Register a Domain Name with Domains.co.zaHow to Transfer your Domain Name to Domains.co.zaRequirements for Transferring a DomainHow to Choose & Register the PERFECT Domain NameAdditional Features when Transferring a DomainOther Blogs of Interest What’s Geo-Redundancy? If Domains.co.za is your domain name Hosting Provider of choi […]

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