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How to be Productive Despite the Holidays

Do companies plan properly for times when resources (man, machine or material) run low? This year, it is safe to say that Lockdown regulations have literally forced every company in the world to adapt to functioning with fewer resources. As we head into the festive season, we look at how companies can better prepare for quieter periods and circumvent production or sales losses as a result.   1. Be proactive Vacation is good for employee energy, creativity and overall morale, which is why managers need to be aware of every school holiday and public holiday that could potentially leave the company short-staffed. In identifying “red” days on which productivity could be affected negatively, managers can plan an a […]

Why Choosing Local Hosting Could Be A Smart Move

Is the website hosting that is powering your business’ website a priority of yours? Business owners have a lot to think about and local hosting is generally the IT department, web developer or web designer’s “baby”. However, if your website’s performance is important to you, and we know it is, then so should your website hosting and its provider. Here’s what you can ask your relevant teams to ensure that your website performs optimally: KEY TAKEAWAYS We offer fast website hosting for optimal performance. Our hosting is reliable and secure, keeping your site online and protected. Our hosting plans are sized to handle your visitors and content needs. We are a South Africa–based hosting company, providing local su […]

Domains.co.za – Gadgets Picks for Christmas – Part 2

After a year like this one, everyone deserves a spoil. Here’s our second installment of the top gadgets we’d love to see under the Christmas tree. Missed the first part? Click here.   Xbox Series X   Xbox has just released its fastest and most powerful series yet. The Xbox Series X offers 4K gaming at 120 frames per second 8K HDR. It also boasts Xbox Velocity Architecture and 3D Spatial Audio for larger-than-life immersive gaming.   Samsung 49-inch Super Ultra-Wide Curved Gaming Monitor   Avid gamers will love the Samsung 49-inch curved gaming monitor. It is huge! Its HDR, metal Quantum Dot and QLED means you can experience the latest in colour technology. It is like having 2 x 27 inch 16:9 mon […]

How To Attract More Traffic To Your eCommerce Store This Festive Season

Here are 7 steps on how to attract more traffic to your eCommerce Store today. As we head into the festive season, it’s an important time to ramp up marketing initiatives to ensure that your eCommerce store stands out online. In a Covid-19-reality, there will be less feet hitting the shop floors and probably smaller Christmas shopping budgets as well. Yet now, more than ever, it is eCommerce’s time to shine. Make your website “sticky” this Christmas with our top 7 tips to attract more traffic. But before we jump in, we would like to mention two very website must-haves:• mobile responsiveness;• and fast, secure & reliable web hosting. If the above two factors are not in place, any efforts you make could fail, as o […]

Domains.co.za – Gadget Picks for Christmas – Part 1

It is hard to believe, but Christmas is almost right around the corner; visiting your nearest mall will confirm this, as the decor is already up! That’s why we thought it is a great time to share our favourite, most innovative, 2020 gadget-picks.    Whether you are staying home or heading out for the December holidays, here are a few practical gadgets that will either entertain you or simplify your life.     1. Nintendo Switch Not a fan of the kids hogging the television for their noisy games? Let’s talk about the Nintendo Switch. This home console can entertain the kids literally anywhere and doesn’t need a TV in order […]

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How to Start a Business on a Budget… Must Haves

Having your own business can be hard but can also be very cool. When you start a business, it is not an easy endeavour, but you can work the hours you want and do the things you love. Contrary to popular belief not all types of businesses need investments of hundreds of thousands of Rands before they hit the ground running. Some, particularly home-based sole proprietorships, can be started within a modest budget. If a large upfront cash flow problem was the only thing standing between you and your own startup… hesitate no more.  Here are some tips to start a business:1. Find a great idea2. Work from home (WFH)3. Keep it simple, start small4. Get online5. Market your bu […]

Is Your Small Business Ready for Digital Transformation?

Digital transformation is a journey. It differs from company to company because your goals and challenges will dictate the technology you need. For the same reason it is not only about technology but also about the people. The benefits to you, your staff and ultimately your customers will navigate your business in the digital era. In 2020, digital transformation is well underway with large corporations allocating substantial budgets towards their digital investments. Organisations need to transform multiple departments and processes within their current infrastructure. Although transformation needs to be customised, take place over a lengthy period, and is usually expensive, the benefits far outweigh these challenges. By impl […]

Turning Obstacles into Opportunities — 10 Work from Home Ideas

A lot can happen over six months. During the first 4 levels of Lockdown many industries have shown agility in their “creative” responses; new ways of doing business have started and employees have adapted to the “new normal”. Unfortunately, there is the other side to this coin, where some industries have just been unable to survive, stores that have closed and employees that have been retrenched, or have had to take less than half their salaries in pay cuts.     What can you do if nobody is hiring in your industry sector and your prospects seem bleak? What may seem like an obstacle, m […]

12 Marketing Tips for your Tourism Business

As South Africa celebrates the Tourism industry as well as its Heritage during September, it seems fitting to shine a massive spotlight on local travel. Lockdown restrictions have severely impacted the growth of our tourism businesses. However, under Level 1, and going forward, companies within this industry can bring more travellers to their towns and cities by implementing smart and inexpensive marketing strategies.     Don’t wait for people to come, invite them!     Tips to get your tourism business noticed:    1. List, list, list  Visibility online is critical in getting the word out about what your tourism hotspot ha […]

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 […]

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