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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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 […]

24May

The World’s Most Loved CMS, WordPress Celebrates Its 21st Birthday!

It’s WordPress’ 21st birthday on the 27th May 2024! And as the world’s most popular and most adored Content Management System (CMS), we wanted to dedicate an entire post to it. What started out as a simple, yet highly unique blogging system evolved to such an extent that today you’ll find that 43.4% of the websites on the internet are built on this platform. Customers can now choose from over 12 000 free themes and more than 60 000 free plugins to build and customise a website that’s true to their brand. The platform is also available in more than 178 countries and over 70 languages. WordPress has come a long way over the years. Let’s take a stroll down memory lane and celebrate the milestones, innovations, and the vibrant c […]

05Apr

Green Tech: Why Sustainability In Your SME Matters

Running a Small-to-Medium-Enterprise (SME) in South Africa is demanding and keeping Green Tech in mind doesn’t need to add to the burden. Not only are you competing with big organisations for a “slice of the pie”, but you also need to go the extra mile to build trust in your small brand. Added to this, SMEs need to innovate and adopt trends. One such a trend is sustainability, particularly investing in green technology. This is important because SMEs contribute to approximately 34% of the country’s GDP and employ 50-60% of the labour force. This means that SMEs are also responsible for subsequent carbon emissions. But there is another, perhaps more important reason to going green: Consumers now expect it from you! Read o […]

06Oct

How AI For Small Business Can Help Yours Thrive

From everyday mundane, repetitive tasks to more complex ones – Artificial Intelligence (AI) for small business can help you do more with less. While AI might seem “new” and perhaps even “futuristic”, you might be surprised to learn that you may already be using it. Many search engines, social media platforms and eCommerce websites are using Machine Learning and AI to simplify your life as a consumer. Now, let’s see what it can do for your business. KEY TAKEAWAYS: AI tools can help to increase efficiency and accuracy and cut costs. AI software can help you understand your customers better and grow your business’ potential. Using AI should never replace the human touch – ensure an employee oversees and manages it. […]

09Nov

eCommerce Tips and Tricks for Black Friday & Cyber Monday

Tips and tricks for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the two American-named, major shopping days that have in recent years grown in popularity in South Africa. In fact, many SA stores are now making an entire weekend of it. This year, Black Friday will take place on the 26th of November and Cyber Monday on the 29th. Shoppers can expect to pick up incredible deals in-store and online respectively. Did you know that in-store sales dropped by 30% last year, but the increase in eCommerce jumped by 60%? Is your eCommerce store ready?Increase visibility and boost sales with Tips & Tricks for Black Friday & Cyber Monday1. Sweeten the deal more to stand-out2. Improve user-friendliness on your website3. Make sure your site is mobile-fr […]

08Sep

SPAM ALERT — South Africa is under attack

Over the course of the past few weeks, Domains.co.za has seen a dramatic increase in SPAM attacks on our servers. Internationally, many other hosting companies have reported the same problem. Fortunately, due to our multi-pronged, proactive approach with regards to malicious emails, we have been able to detect this surge early on and have implemented mitigation for it. What does this mean for you? Don’t panic! A SPAM attack means you’ll perhaps see more emails in your SPAM folder and experience a slight time delay when sending or receiving mails. Malicious emails can only deploy a virus onto your computer after an action has been taken from your side. That is why it is so critical to remain vigilant when opening an […]

Category: Industry News

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

The Role Of Web Hosting In Data Privacy & Website Security

4 Small Business Trends For 2025

Domains.co.za Introduces South Africa’s First AI Domain Name Generator

The World’s Most Loved CMS, WordPress Celebrates Its 21st Birthday!

Green Tech: Why Sustainability In Your SME Matters

How AI For Small Business Can Help Yours Thrive

eCommerce Tips and Tricks for Black Friday & Cyber Monday

SPAM ALERT — South Africa is under attack

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