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7 WordPress trends to watch in 2024
In 2024 WordPress website aesthetics will take a back seat, with website functionality and user-experience (UX) running the show. As a result, developers and WordPress Hosting providers will be aligning with these and other emerging business trends to meet customer expectations in the coming year. 25 Jan 2024 Read more

7 strategies for SME success in 2024
Managing a small to medium enterprise (SME) is tricky. In South Africa, SMEs encounter numerous obstacles such as a fragile economy, high crime rates, and cash flow issues, compounded by the physical and financial repercussions of load shedding. Position your SME for success in the upcoming year by implementing the below strategies. 4 Dec 2023 Read more

Women's Month: How to become a successful entrepreneur
According to the Mastercard Index of Women Entrepreneurs, women business owners in South Africa have reached 21.9%, a figure that continues to show positive growth each year. 17 Aug 2023 Read more

Which industries stand to gain from a .africa domain name?
Africa is currently experiencing a surge in prominence on all levels, particularly from a business point of view. The continent offers an abundance of untapped opportunities for enterprises across numerous and varied sectors. Consequently, an increasing number of companies have recognised the advantages of adopting a .africa domain name. 14 Jun 2023 Read more

5 reasons why managed WordPress Hosting is ideal for your WordPress website
Managed WordPress Hosting offers many advantages for businesses looking to optimise their WordPress websites. Regardless of the complexity or size of your website, the choice of hosting provider can significantly affect its functionality. 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

5 types of businesses that will excel with a .click domain name
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

5 top reasons to choose Domains.co.za as your hosting provider
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

How to drive sales in 2023 - focus on consumers!
In 2023, consumer behaviour will be heavily influenced by what's going on in the world and in the country. Consumers are adapting their buying habits to the current downturn in the economy, global warming, and loadshedding. 15 Feb 2023 Read more

10 WordPress SEO best practices that you should implement
As a business owner, you must ensure that your WordPress website is seen by as many people as possible. To do this, you need to follow SEO best practices. 9 Dec 2022 Read more

Finding the best SSL (Secure Socket Layer) Certificate for your business
As a business owner, you know that trust is key. To build trust with your customers, you need to ensure that your website is secure. One way to do this is by getting a SSL Certification. 29 Nov 2022 Read more

Get ready for Black Friday: 4 tips to attract more shoppers
It's that time of year again when South African businesses gear up for the biggest shopping day of the year - Black Friday. This is your chance to attract more shoppers and increase your sales figures. But how do you make sure that you're offering the best deals and getting the most out of this important day? 17 Nov 2022 Read more

How to protect your business from cybercrime
Every hour in South Africa, 97 people fall victim to cybercrime. 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

Basic on-page, off-page and technical SEO tips for your website
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

How to take your hobby to a side hustle, and beyond
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

4 cybercrime trends that South Africans need to know about
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

Great news: The Registry has dropped the renewal price on .africa, .joburg, .durban and .capetown domains to R90* p/y
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 is more than just a domain name - it's an opportunity!
It all starts with a domain name! 17 May 2022 Read more

Questions to ask when looking for a website hosting provider
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

Domains.co.za announces The Great Domains Rush - stake your claim!
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

Domain.co.za's top 8 business trends for SMEs in 2022
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

Productivity tips: Hosted PBX - video web conferencing
"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

5 plugins to improve the functionality of your WordPress website
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

How to reduce e-commerce cart abandonment rates
'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

What is Hosted PBX in the Cloud and what can it do for your SME?
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 launches the perfect uncapped* VoIP solution for small business
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

5 online trends for South African SMEs
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

Website myths that could be keeping your small business small
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

How to find the best web hosting provider for your website
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

What Domains.co.za's Site Builder can do for your small business
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

Why Local Hosting?
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