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Category: Domain Tips

Header Text - Why Choose a .Store
11Aug

Why A .STORE Is The Perfect Domain Name For Selling Online

A .STORE – the perfect domain name for selling online, the gTLD extension for any startup or side hustle ready to start their online selling business. Whatever you are baking, making or creating on the side, level up with an online store because ecommerce is set for tremendous growth in the coming years. Currently, 56% of South African internet users are shopping online every week (Source). And according to Statista’s Digital Marketing Outlook, the local pool of 11.7 million online shoppers will nearly double by 2029, reaching 21.52 million (Source). A relevant, on-brand domain name extension can help you make your online store more visible and memorable. In this article, we share how a . STORE can give you the edge online a […]

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29Jul

Parked Domains: Reasons Why Your SME Should Own Multiple Domains

In the early days, when starting a business, many business owners jump to secure their domain name even though the website could still be several months away from launching. That’s why Domains.co.za offers FREE domain parking to all our domain customers as a value-added service. This means you can park your domain for as long as you like – even indefinitely – without needing to purchase website hosting. If you are wondering, why anyone would get a domain name they are not using – this blog is for you. In it, we explore uses for multiple domains and provide tips to come up with alternative names to register. RELATED: A Multi Domain Name Strategy: Why More Than One Domain Can Be Advantageous KEY TAKEAWAYS Parked domains […]

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Header Text - Why Choose A .Online Domain Name?
30Jun

The .Online Domain Name: Why Choose It For Your Startup?

The .online domain name extension has been around for a decade. It launched in the same year as others like .tech, .capetown, .business etc., and offers online businesses an extremely fitting addition to their internet addresses. As a new company, choosing and registering a domain name is a priority because it can affect the brand you want to build. No point in coming up with a brilliant name just to realise there’s no availability for it with your desired top-level domain (TLD) extension. But that’s where new TLD options can help. While traditional domains like .co.za and .com have decades on the newbies, newer TLDs do offer more availability and creative freedom. Over the past 10 years, .online has stepped up as one of the […]

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Header Text -  Why Register a .africa?
14May

Create A Unique Identity For Your African Business With A .africa Domain

It’s Africa’s time to be in the spotlight, and a .africa domain name can help your business stand out as well. After years of being seen but not heard, our continent is finally “loud and proud”. Seeing as it is Africa Month in May, we thought it a fitting time to sing its praises.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Africa is becoming significant in various key markets like entrepreneurship, technology and mobile money. Registering a .africa domain showcases your connection to the continent. Unlike country-specific domains (like .co.za), a .africa domain appeals to audiences across all African countries. Geo-targeted domains like .africa help establish local relevance, improve customer trust, and can positively impact search engine rank […]

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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 - Need Help Choosing the Right Website Name?
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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Header Text - Why web maintenance matters
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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Header Text - Reasons to register multiple domains for one business.
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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Header Text - What makes Domains.co.za a leader in the industry.
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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