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Category: Domains

What Is The Advantage Of Registering A .com Domain Name Instead Of A .co.za?

Having a .com domain for your website conveys international professionalism and credibility. As the most popular domain extension, it is ideal if you’re aiming for global recognition. Registering a .com domain name is a go-to choice for businesses looking to establish a professional website. Advantages of a .com DomainEasily IdentifiableNo Specific RequirementsAdditional InformationWhat is a Top-Level Domain?The .com TLDTLDs and SEODomain Name Registration with Domains.co.zaRegister the Perfect Domain Name Advantages of a .com Domain While newer and more descriptive TLDs have emerged, the .com domain remains the most widely used due to its established trust, recognition, and ease of use. When taking your business online, the […]

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What Is Domain Pointing?

Domain pointing, is also known as domain forwarding or domain redirecting, involves linking an existing domain name to another website or application. Domain Pointing ExplainedAdditional InformationAdvantages of Using Domain PointingLogin to Domains.co.za Account Domain Pointing Explained This technique is commonly employed to direct visitors from one domain or URL to another or to send them to a completely different website. One advantage of domain pointing is that it allows multiple domains to lead to a single primary website, making site management and consolidation much easier. Another of the most common uses for domain pointing is when a website changes its domain name, such as rebranding. This URL redirection automatic […]

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How To Add, Edit Or Delete DNS Records In cPanel

Managing DNS records in cPanel such as A, CNAME, MX, and TXT entries is an important part of your and domain management and hosting environments. These records direct web traffic, email services, and domain verification for various platforms. With Reseller Hosting and Managed cPanel Hosting from Domains.co.za, you can easily manage all your DNS records from your cPanel interface using the Zone Editor tool. How to Add, Edit or Delete DNS Records in cPanelAdd DNS Records in cPanelEdit DNS Records in cPanelDelete DNS Records in cPanelAdditional InformationDNS FeaturesDNS Record Types ExplainedWhy Edit DNS Records?Login to Domains.co.za AccountLogin to cPanel from your Domains.co.za Dashboard How to Add, Edit or Delete DNS Recor […]

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Who is ZARC (previously ZACR , prior as UniForum)?

ZARC (previously known as UniForum) is the South African Registry that manages the .co.za. Domain Administration. ZARC has, over the years, made use of a proprietary Legacy system for email-based domain registration, domain updates and deletion. They then adopted the globally-accepted EPP (Extensible Provisioning Protocol) system, which significantly improved Domain Management and brought it in-line with international standards. […]

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How To Choose A Domain Name

When you choose a Domain Name, it is usually the first step to gaining an online presence for your business. However, knowing what Domain Name to choose is something you need to pay attention to, as it’s not just your web address; it’s the face of your brand on the internet. Domains.co.za has helped simplify this process for business of all types, with the introduction of our free online tool AI Domain Name Generator. It has both a Basic and an Advanced version. You can add significant key words, industry-related words, words that you don’t want included, define the length parameters, etc. It takes the problem and time of having to brainstorm various ideas over and over again by giving you viable solutions in minutes. Added […]

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What Is The Domain Name System (DNS)?

The DNS, or Domain Name System, is the backbone of the internet. Each device, such as servers, Wi-Fi routers, mobile phones, laptops, and tablets, is assigned a unique IP (Internet Protocol) address. This address is a series of numbers separated by dots; for example, Google’s server IP address is 173.194.217.106), allowing devices to communicate with each other. What is The Domain Name System?How the DNS System WorksAdditional InformationICANN Regulatory Body What is The Domain Name System? Remembering the numerical IP addresses for websites is difficult for people, which is why human-readable domain names like www.domains.co.za were created to make finding and remembering them easier. When a domain name is entered into a […]

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What Is A Domain Registry?

A Domain Registry is a company that oversees domain name registration for specific Top-Level Domains (TLDs). It keeps the authoritative database of domain names registered under that TLD and ensures the domain namespace operates correctly. The Role of A Domain RegistryAdditional Information Services Provided by Registries The Role of A Domain Registry Registries are responsible for creating and managing domain names for specific TLDs, which can be a generic or country code (ccTLD or gTLD). They are responsible for maintaining the records of which domain names are available, which are registered, and who they are registered to. After registration, the Registrar provides the Registry with all the Registrant details for the do […]

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What is a Domain Registrar?

A Domain Registrar like Domains.co.za is a business or entity that enables individuals and companies to find and register domain names for their websites. Domain Registrars ExplainedAdditional Information Responsibilities of Domain Registrars  Domain Registrars Explained A domain registrar is a company that is accredited by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) or domain registry to manage the registration of domain names for websites. They provide the interface and systems that allow individuals and businesses to search for and register available domain names and handle the technical process of your website’s address in the global Domain Name System (DNS). To become a domain registrar, a company […]

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What Is A Domain Registrant?

When creating a website, a person or company registering a domain name with an extension or TLD (Top-Level Domain) through a Registrar like Domains.co.za is known as a Domain Registrant. Domain Registrants ExplainedAdditional InformationManaging DomainsPolicy & Legal Compliance Domain Registrants Explained Selecting a domain name and registering it with a Domain Registrar are the first steps in the process. After everything is finished, the Registrant gets permission to use the domain name for a predetermined time, usually a year, but the registration period can be up to 10 years. After this, the domain needs to be renewed to retain ownership. Additional Information Once a domain is registered, the Registrant is the legal ow […]

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What Is A Top Level Domain – TLD?

Top Level Domains (TLDs) represent the highest tier in the Domain Name System hierarchy and play an important role in the URL address structure; they are the suffix that appears after the domain name, refer to the examples below. EXAMPLE:
https://www.domain-name.com (.com is the TLD)
https://www.domains.co.za (.co.za is the gTLD) Top Level Domain – TLDGeneric Top Level Domain – gTLDCountry Code Top Level Domain – ccTLDGeographic Top Level Domain – geoTLDAdditional InformationHow it WorksICANN Lists of TLDs Top Level Domain – TLD A URL, or Uniform Resource Locator, is the web address used to access websites on the Internet. The most popular top-level domain globally is .com. For URLs like ours (refer example 2 above […]

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