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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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Header Text - Black Friday & Cyber Monday Tips
20Nov

Black Friday And Cyber Monday Tips For Small Businesses

Over the past several years, the Black Friday and Cyber Monday “frenzy” has become quite a spectacle in South Africa. While it’s not nearly as intense as overseas, Bankserv Africa statistics showed that last year’s local sales totalled to a whopping R4.5bn. As a result, many retailers might choose to make a weekend of it. Does this mean every business – even small ones – should participate? Read on for answers and last-minute tips to help you make the most of this year’s most “spendy” weekend. Table of Contents5 Great Reasons To Run A Black Friday And Cyber Monday Promo This Year4 Signs Your Online Store Shouldn’t Partake in Black Friday or Cyber Monday8 Tips to Structure Incredible Deals How To Use Social Media To Stan […]

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Header Text - SA's First AI Domain Name Generator is here!
29Oct

Domains.co.za Introduces South Africa’s First AI Domain Name Generator

Domains.co.za, a leader in the domain name and hosting industry in South Africa, has just launched the country’s first AI Domain Name Generator. This AI (Artificial Intelligence) domain name creator and search tool has been designed to revolutionise the way domain names are generated. It is now easier than ever to find and register the best domain name for your business venture. The AI Domain Name Generator harnesses the power of AI to create unique, creative domain name ideas based on user-defined input (which can include SEO keywords) relative to their specific brand and industry. This tool offers both a Basic and an Advanced version, to cater to the varying levels of customisation that you may require. TABLE OF CONTENTSSA […]

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Header Text - How to protect yourself from an email phishing scam!
02Oct

Email Phishing: How To Protect Yourself From A Scam

Globally, cybercrime is at an all-time high. Here, in SA, the Southern African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS) 2024 fraud statistics reported that fraud incidents have increased by 32% over the past year. Did you know that a large number of successful Fraud Attacks start with a Phishing Message? Cybercriminals tend to imitate well-known, reputable companies in phishing scams because it increases the chances of their fraudulent messages being “trusted” and opened. Recently, Domains.co.za has been made aware of numerous email phishing attacks pretending to be us. Rest assured that we will never ask you to update your banking or credit card details through unsolicited emails or messages. The best way to protect yourself online […]

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Header Text - Domains.co.za Launches managed cPanel Hosting
19Aug

Domains.co.za Launches Their Cutting-Edge Managed cPanel Hosting Solution

Domains.co.za, a leading South African domain name and hosting company, is excited to announce the launch of its new Managed cPanel Hosting servers. This innovative hosting solution combines the flexibility of Virtual Machines (VM) with the user-friendly interface of cPanel and their specialist infrastructure management. It is ideal for businesses or individuals who want the power of a VM without the complexity of managing their server themselves. New Managed cPanel Hosting The new Managed cPanel Hosting solution boasts several impressive features, including the latest NVMe storage, which is dramatically faster than traditional SAS storage, and even SSD storage. The VMs are powered by AMD EPYC processors and managed by Domai […]

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12Apr

Domains.co.za Supports Animal Cruelty Prevention Month

April is the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals month. It is a month to bring extra awareness to the plight of our animal rescue centres and the great work they are doing, as well as to support them whereever possible. It is a never-ending mommoth of a task to take in and care for neglected, abandoned, or lost, animals and they cannot do it alone.     As a domains and hosting company, Domains.co.za is about fast, reliable and secure service and support, but that’s not all we are about. Our branding suggests a bunch of quirky, fun and tech-savvy innovators, and this is of course spot-on. But we also have a lot of heart. In the past we’ve always tried to pair our passion for cycling (and healthy exercise) wi […]

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01Apr

7 Reasons to Register a .joburg, .durban, .capetown or .africa alongside your .co.za

It all starts with a domain name, but it doesn’t have to end with just that one! Your business can benefit from having a domain strategy that includes owning multiple domain names. It shows vision and out-of-the-box-thinking, and with Geo-TLDs like .joburg, .durban, capetown and .africa your brand can literally demand the online attention it deserves.  Register a .joburg, .durban, .capetown or .africa Domain NameBenefit 1: We are selling the available domain extensions to our current .co.za customers for R3.00* eachBenefit 2: It will increase your online visibility and protect your brand identityBenefit 3: It can help you highlight a focus areaBenefit 4: It can support your future growth strategyBenefit 5: It can give […]

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08Sep

SPAM ALERT — South Africa is under attack

Over the course of the past few weeks, Domains.co.za has seen a dramatic increase in SPAM attacks on our servers. Internationally, many other hosting companies have reported the same problem. Fortunately, due to our multi-pronged, proactive approach with regards to malicious emails, we have been able to detect this surge early on and have implemented mitigation for it.   What does this mean for you? Don’t panic! A SPAM attack means you’ll perhaps see more emails in your SPAM folder and experience a slight time delay when sending or receiving mails. Malicious emails can only deploy a virus onto your computer after an action has been taken from your side. That is why it is so critical to remain vigilant when op […]

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19Nov

Is Your Website Black Friday-Ready?

Over the past few years America’s most anticipated shopping-day, Black Friday, has caught on heavily in South Africa as well. Followed by Cyber Monday, many retailers are making a weekend of it. Consumers can, therefore, expect to see great promotions and limited-time-only deals popping up around every corner. As Thanksgiving weekend isn’t a holiday in SA, many consumers will be getting their shopping fixes online, which means smaller online stores can get in on the action too. Black Friday, Online security tips for customers browsing the internet for deals  With this epic weekend only a week away, it’s time to take action now. Here are our top tips to get your website Black-Friday-ready:  Talk to your hosting compan […]

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