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Header Text – A Guide to Email Hosting for Small Business
04Jun

What Email Hosting For Small Business Can Do For Your SME

As most of us know, email is one of the most important ways of communicating and dealing with people on a professional level. Having Email Hosting for small business can be the difference between making a great first impression on customers and helping your business grow; this makes your choice of hosting a major factor in your business’s image and operations. Unlike free email services, professional email hosting gives you more freedom and helps improve your brand’s image. This blog will show you what it is, how it works, and the benefits of having email hosting for small businesses. KEY TAKEAWAYS Email hosting provides dedicated servers and infrastructure to manage email communications, offering complete control over their […]

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Header Text - Learn which is better for your site: Web Hosting vs WordPress Hosting
04Jun

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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Brand building strategies for small businesses
23May

Brand Building Strategies For Small Businesses & Startups

Brand building strategies play an important role in your small business’s marketing success. That’s because people are usually hesitant to buy from a business with a poor or lacking in reputation. Branding is not just about having an impressive business name, logo and website – although all of these things contribute toward it. Rather, it’s about aligning everything your company does; online and offline, in such a way that it underpins the viewpoint you want people to have about your brand. For example – what is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about these three brands below? Volvo Red Bull Apple Did you think about “Safety” for Volvo, “Enhanced Performance” for Red Bull, and “Innovation & Creativity” fo […]

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Header Text -  Why Register a .africa?
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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Header Text - Why customer reviews matter
06May

The Importance Of Online Customer Reviews For Your SME

For small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), customer reviews are the “new black”. In displaying reviews or testimonials on your website, Google My Business page and other social platforms, you are directly aiding potential customers in the decision-making process, making it a win for all parties involved. According to a survey, 75.5% of respondents trust online reviews. This means if you aren’t listing any, you are losing out on consumer trust. In this article, we look at the various benefits of positive customer reviews, share ideas to help you get more reviews and provide tips to help turn negative feedback into a positive outcome. KEY TAKEAWAYS Most consumers trust online reviews and showcasing them helps boost your br […]

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How to Create a Landing Page That Converts
24Apr

How To Create A Landing Page That Converts

Create a landing page that can help welcome potential customers to your website with the goal to actively convert them. While social media, Pay Per Click Ads, and a killer SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) strategy could send good volumes of traffic to your site, a landing page can inspire visitors to act. Scenario: You see an ad online that interests you. You click the Call To Action (CTA) button and you’re taken to the company’s home page. Now what? Sure, you are free to browse around but seeing as it is probably your first encounter with the site, you might feel overwhelmed by all the information displayed. It’s like being in a store and looking for something specific. It just helps if someone guides you to where you need […]

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Header Text - Web Hosting's Role in Data Privacy & Security
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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Domain Transfer Lock: Domains.co.za Becomes First Registrar To Offer Free .co.za Security Feature
01Apr

Domain Transfer Lock: Domains.co.za Becomes First Registrar To Offer Free .co.za Security Feature

1 April, 2025, Johannesburg – Domains.co.za has become the first South African Registrar to offer its .co.za customers a Domain Transfer Lock security feature. This extra security feature is FREE to all of its .co.za, org.za, .net.za, and .web.za domain name customers. It prevents any unauthorised domain transfers and protects customers from domain hijacking. Mitigating Cyber Security ThreatsBenefits of the Domain Transfer Lock security featureHow does a Domain Transfer Lock work? Mitigating Cyber Security Threats Due to the rise in cyber threats, coupled with weak security measures, domain names have become a target for malicious actors. Domain hijacking occurs when someone takes illegal control of a domain and uses it to […]

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Header Text - Need Help Choosing the Right Website Name?
26Mar

Business Essentials: A Guide To Choosing The Right Website Name

Choosing the right website name is one of the earliest and most important decisions you’ll need to make when starting an online business or venture. The choice does matter because it will directly influence how potential customers will recall it. With more than 1-billion websites on the internet, surely all the good names are gone? Thankfully, that’s not entirely the case. While you may need to be more creative with name combinations on mainstream Top-Level Domains (TLDs) like .com and .co.za, the rise of new and innovative TLDs like .site, .store and. online offer an endless reservoir of options. Read on as we help you find the best domain name for your SME business’ website using local examples as inspiration. We also sh […]

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Header Text - Why choose WordPress Hosting for WordPress?
14Mar

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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