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17Nov

Is Your Website Black Friday-Ready?

Black Friday, America’s most anticipated shopping-day has become a huge local hit with many SA retailers extending deals for a longer period. During Black Friday 2024, South African shoppers spent a crazy R30-billion, and this was based on numbers shared by only three local banks. Both instore and online transactions showed a 14% increase from the previous year, making it clear that South African consumers are ready to shop any which way. Is your website Black Friday-ready? From secure, fast and reliable web hosting to value-added deals and flexible payment options your website can make or break your success this year. In this article, we share ways to get your website Black Friday-ready as well as some security tips for s […]

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07Nov

Reddit vs Perplexity: The Opening Shots In The AI Data Arms Race

Reddit filed a lawsuit against Perplexity AI earlier this month, accusing the AI company of unlawfully scraping its platform through backdoor methods. Which raises a pretty important question: where’s the line between open and fair data access and unauthorised scraping? At first glance, this might sound like just two tech companies at each other’s throats. But beneath the surface, it’s a fight over the value of online content and who deserves to benefit from it. In fact, the court’s ruling on the Reddit vs Perplexity case could potentially shape how sites and Web Hosting providers manage and protect content, not to mention how AI models access and use data. KEY TAKEAWAYS Reddit claims Perplexity knowingly bypassed tech […]

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28Oct

AI Cyber Attacks: The Halloween Edition

AI and machine learning have changed how we view cybersecurity, enabling faster prediction and prevention than ever before. But as always, with new and evolving technology, and let’s be honest, it is evolving very, very quickly; it has a dark side, too. That same tech can also be trained to trick, steal, and generally unleash all kinds of new horrors on unsuspecting victims. These days, hackers aren’t just lurking in a basement somewhere coding viruses; they’re creating AI cyber-attacks that learn, adapt, and even run autonomously. They mimic real people and create scarily realistic fake content, all of it to lure us into a false sense of security. In the spirit of Halloween, we’re going to show you what the most com […]

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23Oct

7 Top Cyber Threats In South Africa & How To Defend Your SME

Cyber threats in South Africa are a growing concern, and needs the undivided attention of every SME across all touchpoints – from the employees you hire and the networks you use to the web hosting you trust. According to September’s Check Point report, the most targeted region in the world is Africa, suffering 2902 cyber-attacks per organisation, per week. And for the fourth year in a row, the Allianz Risk Barometer 2025 ranks cyber threats as the most important risk factor for businesses globally. South Africa is among the 20 countries for which this is the highest concern. Cybercrime doesn’t just happen to other businesses. It is a major risk for businesses everywhere. In recognition of Cybersecurity awareness month, we […]

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10Oct

Get A .TECH Domain Name & Propel Your Tech Brand

A .TECH domain name is the ideal extension for innovation-led startups, SMEs, bloggers, students or anyone with a passion for techy things. You don’t have to battle to find an available, attention-grabbing domain name on .com or .co.za anymore. Simply register a .TECH and the niche nature of your brand will be clear as day. In this article, we look at who this domain is best suited to, why it is an excellent addition to brands in the tech space and how it can be used. KEY TAKEAWAYS .TECH is a generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) designed specifically for the technology industry. It’s perfect for startups, developers, coders, tech educators, and anyone who loves all things tech. It’s short, descriptive, and helps your audience […]

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Header Text - How To Keep Your Email Lists Engaged
26Sep

Email Marketing: Engagement Matters More Than Ever With Gmail’s New Manage Subscriptions Update

This blog tells you more about Email marketing and Gmail’s new manage subscription update. Email marketing consistently delivers one of the highest Returns on Investment (ROI). According to Litmus, every dollar spent by a company, receives $10-$36 back. In South African terms, that’s roughly around R185-R650 for every R20 spent. Email therefore remains a top tool in any SME’s marketing arsenal. Recently, Gmail launched a Manage Subscriptions update that should make many marketers very nervous. This update makes it easier than ever for Gmail’s users to unsubscribe from any and all active email lists, all in one convenient place, with just one simple click. This isn’t Gmail’s only update to help its customers better manage clu […]

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16Sep

AI Crawlers Slowing Down Websites: What You Need To Know

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing how we use the internet, but this is starting to come at a cost for some website owners, as AI crawlers are starting to bombard sites with mind-boggling amounts of hits in their quest to gather as much data as possible. As you can imagine, this takes a toll on bandwidth and website performance. This blog will explain how these AI bots work and how to spot when your site is being scraped like the last bit of peanut butter out of the jar. We’ll also show you how, with the right tools and Web Hosting, you can help keep your site running as it should. KEY TAKEAWAYS AI crawlers can hit websites with high-volume traffic to gather data, consuming bandwidth and reducing performance. AI craw […]

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12Sep

5 Innovation Strategies For SME Growth: A Different Way Of Thinking

What do innovation strategies mean to you? Do you tend to think about technology, apps and gadgets that disrupt industries, or about a clever business pivot? The truth is that innovation can be as big or as small as you want it to be. From launching the app that will override all other apps, to investing in advanced Web Hosting or LiveChat. When SMEs challenge themselves to think differently to create customer value, that’s innovation. This different, modern, creative way of thinking can be applied in every facet of a business irrespective of size. It will be like a breath of fresh air that not only benefits customers but also your bottom line. Because ultimately, the real threat to any business is stagnation. This blog shar […]

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Header Text - Bring Your Idea To Life With A .Site
02Sep

Get A .SITE Domain Name & Bring Your Idea To Life

A .SITE domain name extension offers entrepreneurs, freelancers, and SMEs the ultimate blank canvas online. No matter what the industry, a .SITE can help you create any unique identity. Think of it as a Plan B to a .com but without it feeling like you are compromising. Read on as we highlight the benefits and top uses of this generic Top Level Domain’s (gTLD) and zone in on the specific types of entrepreneurs that could benefit most from its modern and global appeal. RELATED: How To Choose The Best Domain Name: 10 Myths & Tips KEY TAKEAWAYS A .SITE domain is a modern, versatile alternative to .com and .co.za, offering global appeal. It works across industries, from eCommerce and portfolios to social enterprises and startups. […]

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26Aug

7 Web Hosting Trends South African SMEs Should Watch

Web hosting trends help SMEs stay abreast of changes in the industry. But it doesn’t stop there. Knowing what’s going on in this market can help a business owner maximise and future-proof their website’s performance and user-experience. Also, the web hosting industry is showing substantial growth; according to Technavio, it will expand by USD 145.7 Billion between 2024 and 2029. This increase is driven partly by the major upsurge in eCommerce but also from the value that businesses are gaining from investing in their own digital footprint. This means, the web hosting you choose to power your website really does matter a whole lot. Because when it comes to a business’s website, performance, SEO, speed and security are fundame […]

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