Category: WordPress Hosting

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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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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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Social Media WordPress Integration: Tips & Plugins

Social Media WordPress integration is to your SME’s website like biltong is to rugby or koeksisters is to coffee: the two just complement each other. That’s because no website can thrive in isolation. It needs digital marketing platforms like social media to help create brand awareness and lead targeted traffic. But that’s just half of the story. Social media integration in WordPress can help repay the favour and in doing so, unlock even more benefits for your brand. This blog highlights these advantages and offers tips and top plugins to connect your business’s social media and WordPress, so they can prosper together. BONUS READ: Social Media: Tips for Startups & Small Businesses in South Africa KEY TAKEAWAYS Integrating so […]

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Web Hosting vs WordPress Hosting: How To Choose

When setting up a new website, understanding the differences between Web Hosting vs WordPress Hosting can make a big difference to your website’s performance, management, and online success. While they are similar, they aren’t interchangeable, and many people, especially beginners, find themselves confused about which option will best suit their needs. This guide will walk you through the differences, benefits, and what to look for in a hosting plan to help you make the right decision for your site and business. KEY TAKEAWAYS Web Hosting provides flexibility and control but can require more technical knowledge to manage correctly. WordPress Hosting streamlines management and optimises performance specifically for WordPress […]

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Best WordPress Hosting For WordPress Websites In 2025

Only the best WordPress Hosting is acceptable for a fully optimised WordPress website. This hosting has been specifically developed to complement sites built on the WordPress platform exclusively. The aim: to make these sites faster, more secure and highly reliable, amongst many other benefits. But sadly, not every hosting provider offers the same quality and value-added features. So, finding the best is a must! Whether you’ve made up your mind and WordPress is the way to go, or whether you’re still in research-mode, the goals of this article are to make a case for the value of WordPress and why it needs to be powered by more than just normal web hosting. It will cover some of the most important website trends for the year a […]

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The Importance Of Website Maintenance

Website maintenance is as important for a website as is the upkeep of a physical property. Just like a house and garden can deteriorate over time if unattended, and lose value without the proper care, a website can become outdated, slow, insecure, and vulnerable to errors ­– all of which are damaging to a brand. The maintenance of your website involves regular updates, backups, security monitoring, link checks, improvements, etc. Tasks like these should form part of a company’s daily, weekly and monthly priority lists and be actioned without fail. Luckily, backed by the best in WordPress Hosting or Web Hosting, this race can be halfway won. Read on as we look at the importance of website care, and share the top 10 actions […]

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Website Builder vs WordPress: Which Is Best For Your New Business?

Running your own business has many perks. But nobody said it would be easy. Business owners need to wear multiple hats in the early years. Particularly when it comes to marketing, things can become a little tricky. In 2024, there is no doubt that registering a domain name and getting a website online are two of the very first items on the agenda. However, in the website department, the options are endless too. If you are unclear as to whether to use a website builder vs WordPress to build your website, then this article is for you. We share both platforms’ top benefits and focus on what types of businesses will benefit most from using each of them respectively. Table of ContentsWhat Is A Website Builder?What Is A WordPress […]

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Top 7 Features To Look For In Web Hosting Support Services

The success of your website relies heavily on its ability to convert visitors into customers. Great products and services, together with catchy call to actions (CTAs) will only get you halfway there. The rest is all about user-experience, and that’s where web hosting comes in. When choosing a web host, it’s essential to look beyond price and evaluate the tools, resources and web hosting support that are included in your plan. In this article, we take a closer look at hosting as a service. We share how advantageous good quality hosting can be for your website and identify the must-have characteristics you need to look for when comparing packages. Since having a website that is offline, or not functioning properly, can be dama […]

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Looking for Fast, Secure & Stable WordPress Hosting for Your Website?

It’s a known fact that a website will only be as effective as the web hosting that powers it. You wouldn’t rush when designing the perfect WordPress website for your business, would you? Neither should you hurry the decision for the right choice of WordPress Hosting plans to accompany it. But what is WordPress Hosting anyway? Due to the immense popularity of the WordPress Content Management System (CMS), there arose a need for tailor-made hosting to accommodate it. WordPress Hosting, is a type of hosting specifically structured to optimise the speed, security, and performance of WordPress websites, was born. In this article, we introduce you to WordPress Hosting, look at its advantages and investigate why you should sign up […]

5 Benefits of Managed WordPress Hosting

Managed WordPress Hosting for a WordPress website is like butter on toast – they are simply better together. Whichever kind of website you have – a WordPress or another CMS platform, a basic four-pager, or an incredibly intricate website – how it will function all depends on the website hosting you choose to power it with. The best type of hosting for your WordPress website is hosting that has been tailormade for it.  Before we back this claim with 5 facts, let’s first look at what exactly WordPress Hosting is. KEY TAKEAWAYS Managed WordPress Hosting and your WordPress website are the perfect combination. Get a faster website – optimized servers ensure your pages load quickly. Enjoy higher uptime – your site […]

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