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Category: Domain Tips

13Oct

8 Things You Can Do To Improve The Security Of Your Website

In this article, we discuss 8 ways to improve the security of your website; as more South African business owners realise the value of having a website, the need to secure this asset is becoming more prominent every day. Every hour, 97 people fall victim to a cyber attack in this country, and businesses in particular are favourite targets. Cyber security measures should be prioritised in every business, and a great place to start is your website. Try These Measures To Ensure Your Website’s Safety: 1. Add an SSL Certificate2. Prioritise Updates3. Back Up Regularly4. Install Anti-Malware Software5. Restrict Admin Privileges6. Create Strong Passwords7. Secure Web Hosting8. Training Try These Measures To Ensure Your Website’ […]

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12Sep

Ticking The Technical SEO Box

The Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) of your website is important, in this article we discuss the technical SEO aspect of a site. The good news: Most of your SEO can be done by yourself so it is cost-effective. The bad news: It’s not a once-off thing. But the best news is, that if you keep at it, your organic ranking will improve and customers who are looking for something that you sell will find you more easily. If you have the budget for an SEO specialist – go for it – because SEO can get very technical. The following tips are ideal for beginners, our Site Builder customers, or website owners that want to ensure they are covering the basics. The Three Types of SEOOn Page SEOOff-page SEOTechnical SEOWhat is Technical […]

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08Sep

Small Business Tips — Office Spring Cleaning

The annual Office Spring Clean is a must on all levels of the business; it’s a time to realign your business for the months ahead and get your priorities “straight”. Did you know? This the time to start thinking about what your business will offer on Black Friday and to start planning your Christmas strategy. Every business is different, and the term “Spring Cleaning” may have different interpretations for your specific industry, however, there are a couple of general points that can help you to get started:   1. Relook Business Goals
What did you plan for your business to achieve in 2022? How is it going? Relook goals and adjust or make new ones if needed. It is important to keep your finge […]

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05Aug

Small Business Tips — From Dreaming to Doing – 5 Groundwork Actions

When taking a hobby to a side hustle, and then growing it into a full-on small business, is easier said than done. It requires a whole lot of dedication and hard work because the truth is: success isn’t a goal, it is an outcome. Many would-be entrepreneurs never succeed because they get stuck in the mental-fantasy part of entrepreneurship, rather than the hard, hands-on practical side. As we all know, dreaming about ‘doing’ and talking about ‘doing’, rarely achieves anything, and certainly not a helathy, vibrant small business. Take Action with these Motivators: Action 1: Plan
Start your plan with the answers to these questions: What ‘problem’ will your product/service ‘solve&rs […]

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Tips to Get Started With Off-Site SEO For Your Small Business Website
22Jul

Tips to Get Started With Off-Site SEO For Your Small Business Website

Do off-site SEO to get your website to organically rank well on Google, because if you don’t it doesn’t just happen. You have to implement certain, multifaceted Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) tactics on an ongoing basis. Organic SEO in a nutshell: There’s On-Page SEO, which refers to the items you can add to your website yourself (like the right keywords, title tags, unique content, etc.) to assist Google and other Search Engines to classify and rank your page properly. There’s also Technical SEO to be aware of, as Search Engines will lower the ranking of any website experiencing technical issues (like poor loading speed, security, mobile-responsiveness, etc.). And then there’s the Off-Page SEO. What is Off-Page SE […]

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21Jun

Website Metrics: What To Track, Why They Matter & How To Set Them Up

Website Metrics are important to any business that has an online presence, however, these can be over-whelming to the small business owner who wishes to do it themselves. The purpose of any business website is to sell their wares. While there may be a lot of lovely scenery along the way, if you have products or services to sell, the end goal for all your online efforts, should be to turn traffic into customers. If you don’t intentionally aim to convert, what would be the point? Website metrics are a form of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that help website owners measure the success of their site as well as the marketing initiatives that lead traffic to it. We gladly share a list of some of the top metrics to measure (us […]

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Header Text - From Hobby to Small Business in 5 Steps
06Jun

From Hobby to Small Business in 5 Steps

Do you have a hobby that you are really good at and enjoy immensely, yet a lot of other people seem to dislike, or struggle with it? Perhaps you could turn this skill of yours, or hobby to small business! From a side hustle to a fully operational small business, and even beyond, there is value in starting your own concern from home nowadays. “Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.” – Albert Schweitzer Get started with your hobby to small business in 5 simple steps:Step 1: Register your domainStep 2: Run your small business on the side firstStep 3: Do freebies and give discounts to build a portfolioStep 4: Get the word outStep 5: Build […]

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Header Text - It is MORE than just a Domain Name - it is an Opportunity
22Apr

It is MORE than just a Domain Name – it is an Opportunity

It All Starts With a Domain Name! This is the Domains.co.za slogan that we chose to best represent our brand. What do we mean with this? We mean that the moment you register a domain name, it is a tangible start to the business idea you’ve had in your mind. Suddenly, your business is real, and ready for you to give it ‘wings’. But that’s not the only reason we decided on this slogan. We also believe that having a domain is more than just a name on the World Wide Web. We believe that a domain name gives your business credibility, assists with name recognition, user retention, and will influence your marketing strategies for years to come. TABLE OF CONTENTSIt All Starts With a Domain Name!Domain names are hot tech real […]

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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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What to Consider when Choosing your Web Hosting Provider
15Mar

What to Consider when Choosing your Web Hosting Provider

Website hosting is the most important foundation of every website, it may seem less important as a “back-end” feature, than what is happening on the “front-end”, but it certainly is not. The web hosting provider you choose will directly influence your website’s performance online. If you’ve chosen incorrectly, it won’t matter that you have an incredibly optimised, user-friendly website because it simply won’t function properly. The Top Things to Consider For Your Web Hosting Provider1. Server Reliability2. Speed3. Features and Freebies4. Scalability5. Security6. Customer Service & Support7. User InterfaceChoose the Right Website Hosting Plan The Top Things to Consider For Your Web Hosting Provider 1. Server R […]

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