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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 […]

New TLDs like .Tech help Setup Start-ups for Online Success

New Top Level Domains (TLDs) such as .tech are raising the bar for those start-ups and SMEs who are wanting to stand out online. How better to state your business’ involvement in a particular industry, than having it prominently displayed in the domain extension? As businesses within the technology industry rethink their current, or future domain names, .tech is the perfect shining diamond to attract attention. Read our top 5 reasons why .Tech is the right domain for your business below:   1. .Tech is marketable   .Tech is short and sweet, easy to recall and it has a nice ring to it. With the traditional .co.za or .com domain extensions, technological companies had various marketing limitations in the recent p […]

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 […]

How To Find The Best Web Hosting Provider For Your Website

A website is the ‘unsung hero’ for many companies. It is always on, always ready to convert visitors into potential customers, or relay their website queries through to your sales staff post-haste. Unless of course, your website hosting isn’t up to scratch, then the chances of any of the above actually happening are slim. Here’s the thing… web hosting from one provider to the next may look similar in theory but the way it functions can be an entirely different thing altogether. You didn’t spend all that time and money on creating a mega-machine-like website only to give it a fraction of the ‘power’ it actually needs. No, you need to power it up all the way with the best possible hosting. The Best Web Hosting […]

Email Is Adapting And Becoming Smarter

This blog explains how email is adapting and becoming smarter. With the numerous collaboration platforms and popular instant messaging apps on the market, it is easy to think that email could be on its way out. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Email for business is still the primary communication tool as it’s global and convenient.   TABLE OF CONTENTS3 Tips on How Email is Adapting 1. Get a Domain and Email Only Hosting 2. Configure Email Domain Authentications 3. Follow Proper Email Etiquette Other Blogs of Interest Depending on your mailbox provider, they are becoming faster and larger, and now have features& […]

Reasons to Update your WordPress Plugins

Regularly receiving SPAM or is malware an issue… check your WordPress Plugin updates, chances are you have several updates ready to be installed. With one in every three websites on the market powered by WordPress, the market for WordPress plugins is huge. Developers are regularly rolling out new or updated plugins that contribute to users’ experiences and websites’ functionality. By making sure your plugins are up to date you can ensure that your site functions optimally, from a front-end as well as back-end perspective.   Why updating WordPress Plugins is essential     It will improve your website’s security   Perhaps one of the most critical reasons why it is important to run updates […]

Shared Hosting vs VPS Hosting

You’ve heard that there are different types of web and email hosting, mainly Shared Hosting vs VPS Hosting. Although both options will ensure your website is live on the internet and give you a professional email address, there are distinct differences between the two. TABLE OF CONTENTSWhat is Shared Hosting?Very Affordable:User-friendly:Includes Maintenance and Upgrades:What is VPS Hosting?Server Customisation:Resource Flexibility:Shared Hosting vs VPS HostingChoose the Right Website Hosting PlanFAQS What is Shared Hosting? Shared Hosting is an environment where multiple users on a server are allocated a set percentage of its full resources. This is an easily managed, affordable and securely encrypted option for the indiv […]

Signs you are Ready for New and Improved Hosting

Website hosting is often one of the things a company take out and forget about. Things change. And surely your business have grown substantially. Don’t let bad hosting happen to a good company because it can do far more harm than good.   How poor hosting can damage your company   It can lead to a damaged reputation The way you portray your products and services online is critical to your brand’s reputation. A slow, ill-responding or poorly loading site could irritate potential customers and leave a bad impression about your company. It can lead to a loss of potential sales A website that isn’t functioning optimally could potentially cost you sales. Who would trust a site that takes too long to load […]

Introducing Unmatched, Warp-Speed Premium WordPress Hosting

Domains.co.za is proud to launch our latest, industry-leading and innovative hosting solution: Premium WordPress Hosting. After multiple months of development, we can now offer customers an unmatched, optimised hosting solution tailored specifically for WordPress customers in South Africa. The 2nd Generation Intel Scalable 24-core CPU, redundant 10 GBit network interface and 8 x Samsung enterprise SSD in RAID 10 server hardware ensures “warp speed” WordPress hosting. “We have designed WordPress hosting packages that deliver on both performance and convenience, boasting server hardware that has been specifically configured for WordPress websites,” says Wayne Diamond, Domains.co.za CEO. “We have even gone as far as ho […]

Cyber Security Risks and your Business

We live in an age that is entirely dominated by digital. A company’s ability to adapt to key digital advancements will directly affect how successful and agile it will be over the years to come. The digital space is vibrant, exciting and brimming with potential for businesses to automate and streamline processes. There is unfortunately a dark side to this too. Without critical data security measures in place, this new exciting field could open companies up to cyber security risks.    The World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Risk Report of 2019 ranked “massive data fraud and theft” fourth and “cyber attacks” fifth. In 2018 personal data breaches via the MyFitnessPall encountered 150 […]

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