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10 Historic Female Inventors & the Inventions we can Thank Them for

August is Women’s Month and it’s Inventor’s Month, so it seemed like an excellent time to take a walk down memory lane and highlight some of our favourite female inventors. Back in the day, these ladies have blessed humanity with their inventive technologies.   1. Nancy Johnson – The first hand-operated ice cream maker (1943) Nancy Maria Donaldson Johnson was an ordinary American housewife tired of spending endless laborious hours to make just a small batch of ice cream. This invention drastically sped up the process and made it far easier and even fun to make the world’s most loved dessert. Hand-cranked ice cream makers are still in use to this day.   2. Grace Hopper – The first […]

Upskill Your Employees As An Investment: 3 Reasons

Upskill Your Employees As An Investment: 3 Reasons

Now, due to hybrid and remote working models employees are exposed to new challenges. To upskill your employees, especially as the future of work is adapting and evolving every day could be a valuable investment to your SME business. New technology, digitalisation and trends are changing how we do things, especially regarding the simplifying and automating of various tasks. Are they prepared enough? Investing in your employees’ soft skills (i.e. communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, cybercrime awareness, etc.), as well as hard skills (i.e. technology, software, etc.), can contribute to efficiency in the workplace and sustainable growth for your business. Upskill your employees to improve their potential:1. It […]

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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 […]

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 […]

Pivot your Company for the Covid-19 eCommerce Boom

During the ‘pandemic’ eCommerce is booming! Prior to Covid-19, South African shoppers were generally ‘slower’ to adopt to online shopping. However, according to a Nielsen Study, The New Shopper Normal, the general buying behaviours of South Africans have changed. People are not buying in bulk anymore, but are preferring quick trips to the shops, or avoiding them altogether by switching to online shopping.  Recently, companies like Mobicred, FNB and CM.com released online sales statistics for the first half of the year. Online sales measured via these platforms increased arou […]

The 3 Best Free Video Chat Apps to Virtually Socialise with in 2020

Challenging times, like #Lockdown has the ability to bring out both the best and the worst in people. If social media streams are anything to judge by, the mindset of the average online South African appears generally positive. People are concerned, but they are being sensible and practicing social distancing. They are cooking and exercising, getting their hands dirty in the garden, educating their kids, and creating and sharing hilarious and inspirational videos. Thanks to the internet, those able to work from home are keeping the mantra: “business as usual”, by joining on conference calls, meetings and maintaining deadlines. On a deeper, more emotional, level groups of families and friends are using video chat software to s […]

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 hostin […]

Domains.co.za Sponsoring Local Youth Soccer Team

There are lots Domains.co.za are passionate about. Entrepreneurship, cool domains names, UltraFast and secure web VPS hosting as well as delivering incredible service to our customers, but these aren’t the only things. We are passionate about giving back to the community too. Through last year’s  947 charity drive  we were able to help nearly 70 charities by donating thousands of water bottles for the cyclist who were competing for their respective causes. Helping charities through events that encourage physical fitness are particularly important to us as we believe that leading a balanced lifestyle is crucial in the demanding and stressful times we live in. That’s why we are happy to announce that […]

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What The Right Domain Name Can Do For Your SME

Choosing the right domain name is just as important as choosing the name of your company. It is not just as simple as taking your company’s name and adding a.co.za extension to it. Why not? Because you first need to know what the options are and what a domain name can do for you, before you can make an informed decision. Why the Right Domain Name is Important1. A domain name lets your company stand out2. A domain name lets you look the part3. Get email addresses @yourdomainname4. A domain name lets you share where you are and what you doTips to help you choose the right domain nameDo you need the right domain name?Register the Right Domain Name Why the Right Domain Name is Important 1. A domain name lets your company stand […]

4 Good Reasons To Build Your Own Website using our Website Builder

A quick search on Google will deliver several highly talented website designers and developers ready to build you the perfect website. Unfortunately, many start-ups and small businesses don’t have the capital to pay for a professionally designed website but desperately need the exposure it could give. A website builder can offer cash-strapped start-ups the best of both worlds. A website builder is an easy website solution that offers various design templates and plugins that allow you to create a website yourself.   If you are considering building your own website, here are 4 good reasons to sign up today:   1. It is cheap: With a traditional website you have a once-off design and development fee and from ther […]

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