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Category: Domain Tips

01Jul

7 Ways to Keep Website Visitors interested

The purpose of a business website is to ‘educate’ the site’s visitors and turn them into customers… ideally returning ones. The problem according to Google however, is that 90% of website visitors are easily distracted. So, how can your website keep your visitors’ attention long enough to make a lasting impact? By creating a website that is not only easy on the eyes but engaging as well. Try these tips to increase average visitor sessions, improve your site’s credibility and enhance the chances of a return.   1. Live Chat
Live Chat is rapidly increasing in popularity. Statistics show that over the course of the next year this form of add-in software will grow by 87%. People prefer hav […]

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23Jun

Site Builder — Website Content Tips to Improve the Success of Your Site

Site Builder is Domains.co.za’s website builder. It assists in creating a professional website easily; and is as simple as “dragging” and “dropping” plugins to work with your content and images. This solution makes it easy and affordable to get a professional website online quickly and easily with well-designed templates for you to add your information and images to. Bear in mind that your website content has to fulfil two purposes. Firstly, it must convince visitors that your product, or service, is the way to go. Secondly, it has to be able to ‘talk’ to search engines, especially Google; so that it is indexed correctly. Therefore, mediocre website content will do more harm than good; so spend some time to do i […]

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15Jun

Why having a Mentor could be Essential for a New Business

What makes a business successful? There are many variables for this, but at its core a business’s success is predominantly dependent on the quality of the leader behind the steering wheel. While degrees, books, real life experiences, challenges, family, friends, failures and accomplishments all contribute to the making of a great “boss”, there is one essential facet that is often overlooked: A mentor. In light of Youth Month, we would like to unpack the role a mentor can play for start-ups.   What is a mentor?   A mentor is someone with more business experience than yourself. It is someone with whom you get along, can build a long-term relationship with and someone you respect and admire. A mentor is not […]

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04Jun

5 Online Trends Your SME Should Know About & Follow

Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, the adoption of online transacting in South Africa gained considerable traction. In fact, according to Statista there are now 38.13 million active internet users in the country.  Each of these users are using online to work, research products and prices, check social platforms, or buy items for home delivery. Whatever your SME is selling, start rethinking what you are doing online ASAP. If you are not prioritising these online trends just yet now is the time to do so. It is never too late to re-strategise your business’s plan of action.   Online Trend 1: Search Engine Optimisation Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) is not only still very relevant, it’s constantly i […]

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11May

How to Diversify your Small Business for Growth and Not just Survival

“It is not a failure to readjust my sails to fit the waters I find myself in.” ― Mackenzi Lee  Life changed, literally overnight for everybody worldwide. The pandemic has changed habits and adapted the way humans think about everyday things like going to the shops or interacting with a service provider. It would therefore be naive to think that companies would survive this pandemic unscathed. As the adage goes: Adapt or die; however, there is an alternative: Adapt and GROW!  Traditionally, businesses diversify in order to grow which we all agree with. Survival-mode is temporary, while the pandemic’s impact on human behaviour could actually be long lasting. It’s time to rethink the way we do […]

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25Mar

How To Attract Repeat Customers To Your eCommerce Store

“Get an eCommerce store”, they said. “It will be fun”, they said. But the truth of how to attract repeat customers, is more like most of the things in life that are actually worth doing, it is hard work. So, you’ve got a great eCommerce website, you are selling quality goods at reasonable prices, and you are using good marketing strategies to keep your business visible… but, why are you still spending a lot of time (and money) on customer acquisition and your customer retention doesn’t seem successful yet? Repeat customers are loyal customers, you can gain a wealth of insights from them; plus, they will do free word-of-mouth-marketing for your brand. They are your business lifeline! Top Tips on How to Attract R […]

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19Mar

7 eCommerce Trends To Keep In Mind During The Year Ahead

With the boom after lockdown, eCommerce trends from South African consumers has become a definite way of shopping, especially as more and more people become comfortable with trusting their credit cards details on secure payment gateways. In fact, eCommerce revenue in SA is estimated to reach R225-billion in 2025. Interesting eCommerce trends to keep in mind1. Competition is heating up2. Influencer marketing is set to grow3. Greener more sustainable shopping is important4. Consumers want to see their favourite payment option5. Multi-channel ecommerce with an omni-channel feel6. Marketplaces are huge7. Subscription eCommerce is picking up Interesting eCommerce trends to keep in mind 1. Competition is heating up The competition […]

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8 Productivity tips for startups & small business owners
16Feb

8 Productivity Tips For Startups & Small Business Owners

Small business owners and startups have never-ending to-do lists, meetings, networking events, admin etc., and simply not enough time in which to do all of it in. Getting more done seems impossible, but hopefully these productivity tips can help you curb interruptions and make the most of the time that you do have. Productivity Tips for Startups & SMEs1. Create a daily to-do list2. Switch off notifications3. Do the most difficult task first4. Create a productive workspace5. Become an early bird6. Employ software solutions7. Look at outsourcing8. Consider employing an intern Productivity Tips for Startups & SMEs 1. Create a daily to-do list Take 10 minutes daily to jot down a to-do list; it will allow you to gain perspective […]

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28Jan

Domains.co.za – What our Site Builder can do for your small business

Does your small business have a website? If not, 2021 could be a great year to consider getting your business online. Statistics show that a large majority of consumers research companies and their competitors before engaging with a few. Not having a website means you are not even in the running. Don’t have a website – why not build your own? There is no question that a website designed and developed by experts does come with a hefty price tag. Unfortunately, this is a price that few startups and small businesses can afford, especially during their early years. But what if you were able to build a great website yourself from as little as R100 per month? With Site Builder you can! Site Builder is Domains.co.za’s we […]

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19Jan

2021 Business Trends

Did 2020 turn out like you anticipated 12 months ago? Saying “no” to this would be a gross understatement. Businesses everywhere were forced to change overnight in order to survive, and sadly some did not make it through. Insights after the first COVID-19 wave and foresights into the second, could perhaps allow us to better prepare for the year ahead.   Here’s what businesses across the world will be moving to the top of their agenda going forward:   1. WFH By now, many corporate companies have made Remote Working work for them. Realising that this could perhaps be a requirement for a few months if not years to come, these companies could be relooking the ‘traditional’ office space. Was […]

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