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Header Text - How AI Crawlers Can Affect Site Speed and Performance
16Sep

AI Crawlers Slowing Down Websites: What You Need To Know

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing how we use the internet, but this is starting to come at a cost for some website owners, as AI crawlers are starting to bombard sites with mind-boggling amounts of hits in their quest to gather as much data as possible. As you can imagine, this takes a toll on bandwidth and website performance. This blog will explain how these AI bots work and how to spot when your site is being scraped like the last bit of peanut butter out of the jar. We’ll also show you how, with the right tools and Web Hosting, you can help keep your site running as it should. KEY TAKEAWAYS AI crawlers can hit websites with high-volume traffic to gather data, consuming bandwidth and reducing performance. AI craw […]

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12Sep

5 Innovation Strategies For SME Growth: A Different Way Of Thinking

What do innovation strategies mean to you? Do you tend to think about technology, apps and gadgets that disrupt industries, or about a clever business pivot? The truth is that innovation can be as big or as small as you want it to be. From launching the app that will override all other apps, to investing in advanced Web Hosting or LiveChat. When SMEs challenge themselves to think differently to create customer value, that’s innovation. This different, modern, creative way of thinking can be applied in every facet of a business irrespective of size. It will be like a breath of fresh air that not only benefits customers but also your bottom line. Because ultimately, the real threat to any business is stagnation. This blog shar […]

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26Aug

7 Web Hosting Trends South African SMEs Should Watch

Web hosting trends help SMEs stay abreast of changes in the industry. But it doesn’t stop there. Knowing what’s going on in this market can help a business owner maximise and future-proof their website’s performance and user-experience. Also, the web hosting industry is showing substantial growth; according to Technavio, it will expand by USD 145.7 Billion between 2024 and 2029. This increase is driven partly by the major upsurge in eCommerce but also from the value that businesses are gaining from investing in their own digital footprint. This means, the web hosting you choose to power your website really does matter a whole lot. Because when it comes to a business’s website, performance, SEO, speed and security are fundame […]

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Header Text - Why Choose WordPress For Ecommerce
18Aug

Why Choose WordPress For Ecommerce?

How will WordPress for eCommerce fare when it comes down to brass tacks? Surely, with the numerous platforms developed specifically for online shopping, WordPress won’t shine on this front too. Well, thanks to WooCommerce, WordPress is not only the most loved and admired website platform in the world, but it also takes up 34% of the eCommerce market share. Statistics shared by WPZoom, underpin WordPress’s seniority indicating that a staggering 541 million websites (43% of all sites on the net) are built on it (Source). Read on as we take a deeper look into what makes WordPress and WooCommerce ‘tick’, to see why eCommerce website owners, SMEs and developers can’t simply get enough.&nbsp […]

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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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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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10Apr

The Role Of Web Hosting In Data Privacy & Website Security

Irrespective of the size of your business, data privacy and website security matters. Data breaches don’t just happen to big corporates, any company and its website may be at risk. You need to do everything in your power to keep your website and customers safe. The good news is however, if you choose your web hosting provider with care, your site will benefit from rich security features that make your job that much easier. In this article, we explore some of the most common security threats to be aware about and how a great web host can make your website more secure. KEY TAKEAWAYS Web hosting providers play an important role in data privacy and website security. Cybercrime is a growing threat projected to reach $23 trillion […]

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Header Text - Small Business Trends for 2025
22Jan

4 Small Business Trends For 2025

Your small business matters. Not just to you and your customers but to South Africa’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). That’s because small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) make up 40% of its total. As we position ourselves at the beginning of the year, it is the ideal time to look at the small business trends for 2025, and to make work of the ones that hit home. From improving your website’s speed to including a sustainable approach, your small business can benefit from making positive changes in the year ahead. In this article, we highlight some of the most interesting trends for small businesses. KEY TAKEAWAYS Following small business trends for 2025 can help your business stay competitive, efficient, and adaptable, ensur […]

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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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