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Header Text: OpenAI Has Been Accused of Trade Secret Theft By Apple
17Jul

The New OpenAI Class Action Lawsuit: This Time It’s Not About Data

For the last few years, most of the major AI legal battles have focused on data: what was collected, whether it was copyrighted, and whether AI companies had permission to use it. OpenAI is involved in a lawsuit with The New York Times over copyrighted content used in training data for its AI models. However, OpenAI’s latest legal woes aren’t about generative AI tools and scraped websites. Now it is being accused of something more tangible: stealing. Apple filed a lawsuit against the AI giant, alleging trade secret theft and claiming that it used former employees and underhanded recruitment tactics to do so. KEY TAKEAWAYS The Apple lawsuit alleges that OpenAI stole trade secrets and other protected company information. A […]

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Header Text: Launch Your AI Brand With .AI
17Jul

Register A .AI Domain Name & Position Your Tech Brand For The AI Era

The .AI domain name is a niche domain name extension perfect for businesses and innovators looking to launch the next big artificial intelligence (AI) tool, app or platform. With the rise of new and innovative niche Top-Level Domains (TLDs) like .TECH and .AI, tech startups don’t have to play it safe with a .com or .co.za anymore. If you want your AI-related business to stand out as a future-focussed brand, get a .AI domain name and let your domain convey your purpose and industry alignment. In this article, we look the benefits of the .AI domain extension in more detail, explore who this domain is ideal for and highlight some of the companies using it today. RELATED: Get A .TECH Domain Name & Propel Your Tech Brand KEY TAKE […]

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Best Web Hosting Providers in South Africa 2026 - Domains.co.za Blog
06Jul

Best Web Hosting Providers In South Africa 2026: Compared And Ranked

Finding the best web hosting providers in South Africa can be an overwhelming task. There are many variables to compare because prices, features, and support quality can either vary dramatically from one to the next or appear very similar. It is necessary to do more research into each provider to be able to find the best match for your company’s specific needs. In the hosting industry, some providers host websites on local South African servers while others rely on international infrastructure. Added to this, some may specialise in developer-focused solutions, while others focus on helping SMEs get online quickly and affordably. Choosing the right hosting provider and type of hosting matters more than companies generally thi […]

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How Google AI Overviews Affect Organic Traffic
01Jul

How Google AI Overviews Affect Organic Traffic: Risks, Data And Recovery Strategies

SEO has changed, and a lot, during the past two years. Google no longer just links you to answers – it writes them itself. AI Overviews sit at the top of the SERP, synthesise information from multiple sources, and serve a complete answer before the user reaches organic listings. For anyone who has built a business on organic clicks, this is a big deal because it could mean a lot of traffic and new potential clients could now be lost. This article looks at the data and what you can actually do to make AI Overviews work in your favour. KEY TAKEAWAYS: AI Overviews are changing search behaviour. Organic traffic is declining for informational content. Original, expert-driven content is becoming more valuable. Technical SEO is m […]

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Could You Spot AI Data Poisoning Before It's Too Late?
30Jun

Data Poisoning In AI Models: What It Is And Why You Should Care

AI models are only as reliable as the data behind them. That sounds simple enough, but if that data is corrupted, it creates a serious problem. Data poisoning is a cyberattack that manipulates the information used to train AI models, changing their behaviour and answers for the worse. This blog explains what data poisoning is, how it works, the different methods attackers use, and why it’s becoming a bigger risk than ever. It also looks at ways to prevent your data from being compromised and why protecting your website and domain, and having secure Web Hosting, matter even more when using AI tools for your business. KEY TAKEAWAYS Data poisoning happens when attackers corrupt the data an AI model learns from, causing it to pr […]

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29Jun

7 Tips For Optimising Your Ecommerce Website

Optimising ecommerce website is a job that will never be quite done. Just like the improvements and layout changes in a physical store are never really complete either.  To keep the interest of shoppers, store owners need to make their shops more effective at selling. And to do this well, they have to continue to meet market trends and have a finger on the pulse when it comes to changes in customer behaviour. Optimising an ecommerce website, therefore means increasing traffic and improving how online shoppers engage with the site. Everything from improving website speed and choosing the right Web Hosting, to simplifying the checkout process, and refining your SEO strategy, contributes to the overall success of your webs […]

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Header Text - DDoS Attacks Explained and How to Stop Them
18Jun

What Is A DDoS Attack And How Can It Be Prevented?

A Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack can make your website slow at best ,or completely unreachable at worst. That means poor user experiences, lost traffic, and missed sales. The good news is that you can prevent falling victim to them with the right Domain Protection and web hosting security in place. The right setup helps reduce the chances of downtime and slowdowns and keeps your site available to real visitors. This article explains what DDoS attacks are and how they work. We’ll also show you why they can be such a threat to both your business and data, and what you can do to help keep your domain and website up and responsive. KEY TAKEAWAYS DDoS attacks flood websites, servers, or networks with harmful traffi […]

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Header Text - Use anniversary seal and add price: Only R17.99* - then use as the headline for the banner: Why choose a .xyz domain name?
05Jun

R20.00*Domain Promo:  Understanding .XYZ  & How To Best Use It

The .XYZ is a short, memorable Top-Level domain name (gTLD) introduced by ICANN in 2014. This June, the domain extension celebrates its 12th Anniversary and continues to be one of the most popular alternatives to traditional extensions like .com. To celebrate, Domains.co.za is selling new .XYZ registrations for only R20.00*. With over 4.2 million registered; .xyz has become the domain of choice for startups, innovators, creators, AI projects, Web3 ventures, personal brands, and SMEs looking to appear modern and innovative online. While .xyz resembles the last three letters of the alphabet, it can also represent absolutely anything. This versatility is why it is such a popular choice in creative and tech fields. The […]

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Header Text: PHP Extended Support: Keeping Your Site Fast and Secure
29May

PHP Explained And Why PHP Extended Support Is Important

When running a website, you may not think about PHP very often. In fact, most people only notice it when something changes or stops working. PHP is a general-purpose scripting language that helps power the dynamic parts of your site and plays a direct role in how pages load, how forms work, and how your content is managed. For some, moving to the latest version is simple; for others, it is not that straightforward. Older plugins, applications, and custom code can make updating immediately risky. That is where Domains.co.za’s PHP Extended Support Add-On comes in, helping keep your site running safely and smoothly on older, unsupported versions. KEY TAKEAWAYS PHP is a server-side scripting language that helps power websites, […]

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Header Text - Build Your Mission Online with A .ORG
29May

Choose A .ORG Domain Name To Build Your Mission Online

If you have a social cause you are trying to drive forward, there is no better place to create awareness for it than online. A website can help you reach your audience effectively no matter where they live, and a .ORG domain name can help you do it. Over the past 40 years, the .ORG domain name extension has become synonymous with non-profit and charitable enterprises, helping it obtain a level of trust and legitimacy that’s hard to beat. Read further as we explore why this Top-Level Domain (TLD) has all the appeal your philanthropic endeavour needs from a website URL, to who uses it and how to register one. KEY TAKEAWAYS A .ORG domain name carries over 40 years of credibility and trust. It instantly signals a mission-driven, […]

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