As your e-commerce business expands, the importance of reliable, fast and secure web hosting becomes increasingly important. A beautifully designed website can only take you so far – without the right hosting infrastructure, your plans for growth may be in vain. Managed cPanel Hosting, also referred to as Managed Virtual Machine (VM) Hosting, is the ideal solution for your growing e-commerce website. 27 Sep 2024 Read more Statistics show that 45% of new small businesses don’t survive those first five gruelling years. While they commonly fail due to funding or market-related issues, a likely contributing factor is that at some point the business owner made some choices that weren’t ideal. 6 Sep 2024 Read more Choosing the right web hosting provider is one of the first important decisions you have to make when planning to launch your website. A key factor that often determines the difference between a seamless hosting experience and one riddled with challenges is the quality of customer support. To ensure you choose a hosting provider that truly meets your needs, it's important to look for the following five features of outstanding web hosting support. 29 Aug 2024 Read more If you were thinking that it’s a .co.za domain name for your South African brand or nothing – think again. While .co.za is most definitely the most popular top-level domain (TLD) in the country, there's a shift taking place in the world of domains. Many new and established companies are choosing the TLD-road less travelled and registering .africa, .net, .tech .joburg, or .site. Not only is there more availability for desired names when choosing a less mainstream top-level domain but it could also depict your business in a positive, more modern light. 29 Aug 2024 Read more Domains.co.za, a top South African provider of domain names and hosting services, is delighted to announce the launch of its Managed cPanel Hosting servers. This new product range merges the flexibility of Virtual Machines (VMs) with the simplicity of cPanel and its expert infrastructure management. It’s the ideal solution for businesses or individuals who want the power of VMs without the burden of handling server management. 20 Aug 2024 Read more Digital marketing has evolved significantly over the years, introducing many new platforms and trends. Amidst these changes, it can be challenging for business owners to decide where to focus their marketing efforts. 8 Aug 2024 Read more Your domain name and its extension have the potential to make a lasting impression on your future customers. 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Whether you're launching a new business, starting a personal blog, or creating an online portfolio, the builder you select will impact the functionality, design, and overall success of your website. 1 Jul 2024 Read more The right web hosting provider is just as important as your business website itself. While web hosting in South Africa might seem a similar service across providers, their quality can vary significantly. To ensure your website performs optimally and remains secure, it's essential to consider a few key factors before making your decision. In this article, we'll explore seven essential tips to help you find the best web hosting in South Africa. 18 Jun 2024 Read more Your website provides direct access to customers and potential clients globally, thereby making website security of paramount importance. One of the first steps to secure your site is by obtaining an SSL certificate. 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Tailor-made hosting designed specifically for WordPress websites always provides the best results. In this article, we will explore the top reasons as to why. 26 May 2023 Read more In today's digital age, having a strong online presence is essential for any business. And it all starts with a domain name. Preferably one that is easy to remember, clear, specific, and memorable. While there are many different domain extensions to choose from, one that has become increasingly popular in recent years is .click. 11 Apr 2023 Read more Hosting is a fundamental part of how the digital world works. It is therefore important that the hosting provider you choose offers the best and most reliable hosting solutions available. 27 Feb 2023 Read more In 2023, consumer behaviour will be heavily influenced by what's going on in the world and in the country. 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From clicking on malicious links to sharing logins, human error is the number one way cybercriminals succeed in their attempts. Cybercrime is a threat to businesses and individuals alike. These days attacks are engineered specifically to trick or scare victims into doing something they would never knowingly do. Business owners and individuals need to be on high alert when accessing or giving access to networks and online platforms. 2 Nov 2022 Read more Think of your website's on-page, off-page, and technical search engine optimisation (SEO) as your way to speak 'Google'. The point of search engines is to deliver relevant and authoritive content to its visitors. By ticking the SEO boxes (that are in your control) you essentially make it easier for Google and other search engines to categorise your website. 3 Oct 2022 Read more If you love spending hours tinkering in the garage fixing things, or enjoy making your own clothes or decor, you could turn your hobby into a side hustle, and make extra money. Interested? 21 Jul 2022 Read more While some cyber attacks (like the recent TransUnion attack) make the headlines, not all cybercrimes are public news. This means that the truth about what is actually happening out there, is far, FAR more worrying. South Africans need to make cybercrime part of their everyday, online security-thinking. 27 Jun 2022 Read more After a hugely successful first half of The Great Domains Rush promotion, we are happy to announce that from 1 October 2022 the Registry has dropped the renewal price on all .africa & .joburg, .durban and .capetown domains to R90.00* p/y. 31 May 2022 Read more It all starts with a domain name! 17 May 2022 Read more In the planning of a new website, web hosting is rarely given the prominence it deserves. Many companies choose the cheapest hosting, or leave the decision to someone else (often the web developer) to make. However, the quality of hosting you sign up for will directly affect the performance of your website. That's why it is important to ask the right questions to make the most informed choice. 31 Mar 2022 Read more Do you own a .co.za with Domains.co.za? Then register the available .joburg, .durban, .capetown or .africa domain name equivalent for only R3.00*! 24 Mar 2022 Read more After two years of uncertainty, small to medium enterprises (SMEs) can look forward to finding "normalcy" in the "abnormalcy" and better prepare for the year ahead. Yes, things have changed - that's a given, however, how will these changes affect how we do business in 2022? 3 Feb 2022 Read more "Working from home has become the 'new norm'" says Wayne Diamond, CEO of Domains.co.za. He believes that companies should better position themselves for remote-working conditions in 2022, as the benefits of doing so far outweigh any challenges. According to Diamond, hosted PBX is one of the ways in which to do this. 20 Dec 2021 Read more Since launching in 2003, WordPress (an open-source CMS - content management system) has made exceptional headway. In fact, the platform underpins 40% of online live websites, with more than 500 new WordPress sites being built every day. Naturally, software developers are constantly creating new WordPress plugins or upgrading their existing ones, thus users can now 'pick and choose' between 55,000 plugins. 25 Oct 2021 Read more 'Add to cart' is a concept that is easier on an e-commerce site than in a real brick-and-mortar store. By the same token, cart abandonment is far easier online than in real life. While people may change their mind in a real store too, we don't often see multiple trolleys with items in, deserted at checkout points. Yet, this is one of the biggest challenges that online stores face, with nearly 70% of shoppers exiting their site with items in their cart. 6 Sep 2021 Read more Hosted PBX in the Cloud, also known as Cloud-based PABX, and VoIP in the Cloud, is a complete communication system that allows a business to make and take calls, make use of video conferencing, live chat software and access voicemail from anywhere over the internet. 2 Aug 2021 Read more Domains.co.za is proud to launch their latest innovative product for the SME market: Cloud-based VoIP, powered by 3CX with UnCapped Calling* powered by VOX Voice. This solution is set to change the telephony industry within the South African SME market forever! 6 Jul 2021 Read more Where is it all happening? Online, of course. According to Statista there are now 38.13 million active internet users in the country. 18 Jun 2021 Read more If you've got a small business, you probably have a website, right? Actually, according to statistics, less than 64% of small businesses have websites! 19 Apr 2021 Read more 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. 26 Feb 2021 Read more Does your small business have a website? If not, 2021 could be a great year to consider getting your business online. Statistics show that a large majority of consumers research companies and their competitors before engaging with a few. Not having a website means you are not even in the running. 28 Jan 2021 Read more Is the website hosting that is powering your business' website a priority of yours? Business owners have a lot to think about and 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. 1 Dec 2020 Read more |
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