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Header text - Go local with .ZA and grow your business
28Apr

.ZA Domain Name Extensions: How Going Local Can Help Your Business Grow

A .ZA domain name extension can help your business get spotted! The domain name and the extension combination you register for your business’s online home is one of the most important decisions you can make early on. Do not take it lightly! It can tell audiences what you sell, which services you deliver, who your ideal customers are and where you are based. For businesses that serve specific locations like a local bakery, yoga studio or pet groomer, a .ZA domain extension can help your business grow into a community favourite. Read on to learn why this is the case. As an added bonus, we also share practical tips to help boost your local SEO even more. KEY TAKEAWAYS A .ZA domain name instantly positions your business as local […]

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Header Text: Best Web Hosting Types For Small Businesses
20Apr

4 Best Web Hosting Types For Small Businesses In South Africa

As a small business owner in South Africa, your website is the cornerstone of your online marketing efforts. Finding and choosing the best web hosting for your website, whether it’s WordPress Hosting or shared cPanel Web Hosting, etc., is therefore very important. The wrong type of hosting can not only affect the performance of your site but by default, cause damage to your online reputation. If you feel overwhelmed when it comes to the technicalities of hosting, this blog is for you. Read on as we explore the various types of small business hosting and identify their unique benefits, as well as establishing which one could be the ideal solution for your venture. RELATED: 7 Web Hosting Trends South Africa […]

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Header Text - Build Your Mission Online with A .ORG
01Apr

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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Header Text - WordPress Version 7.0: New Features, AI Infrastructure, and More
30Mar

WordPress Updates: The First Major Version Release For 2026

WordPress version 7.0 was set to be released on April 9, 2026, as the first major update of the year but has been delayed. It focuses on structural improvements and provides the infrastructure that lets plugins connect to AI tools in a more consistent, manageable way. It also increases the minimum system requirements for WordPress Hosting, gives the Admin Dashboard a fresh look, enhances the editor, and introduces real-time collaboration. This article looks at what the latest WordPress updates are and how to get ready for launch day. KEY TAKEAWAYS WordPress 7.0 is not a feature-packed update but a reset for the platform’s infrastructure. The update doesn’t include built-in AI tools, but WordPress 7.0 makes it much easier […]

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25Mar

Turn Passion Into Presence With A .DIGITAL Domain Name

The coolest, and hippest place to be is online! But having a website alone doesn’t really cut it anymore. To stand out online, you need the complete package: A memorable domain name, a striking, quick to load website together with a social reputation you can be proud of. In this article, we share why a .DIGITAL domain name is the ideal option to turn your passion for your business into a digital presence of note. RELATED: Choose A .ORG Domain Name To Build Your Mission Online KEY TAKEAWAYS A .DIGITAL domain name clearly positions your brand as a business in the digital tech space. It is modern, relevant and a domain that is easy to brand. A .DIGITAL domain name is perfect for tech-driven, creative and online-first businesses […]

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09Mar

18 Best WordPress Plugins To Make Your Website Fly With Our WordPress Hosting

WordPress is without a doubt the “sweetheart” of the Content Management System (CMS) world. It’s beginner-friendly, flexible, offers full control, and when paired with tailor-made WordPress Hosting, it’s ultra-fast, secure and reliable as well. But you can’t unlock simple, smart and flexible WordPress’s features and functionality from powerful hosting alone. For this, you need to integrate the best WordPress plugins. With over 65 000 plugins to choose from, it’s an overwhelming task. In this article, we single out the 18 best WordPress plugins for 2026, which together with our WordPress Hosting environment, will make your site soar online. KEY TAKEAWAYS A WordPress plugin is an add-on that expands what your website can do wi […]

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Header Text: Domain Name & Web Hosting FAQS
04Mar

14 Questions About Domain Names And Website Hosting Answered

If you think that your domain names and chosen website hosting plans seem less important than your websites themselves – think again. The right domain name could make your website URL more memorable while the best in website hosting could boost site functionality dramatically. In this article, we familiarise you with the most important things you should know about domain names and website hosting. KEY TAKEAWAYS Registering the perfect domain name can enhance the memorability of your website’s URL. Selecting a good quality website hosting plan can significantly improve your site’s functionality. A good domain name is a distinctive and easy-to-remember and accurately reflects your brand. Instead of focusing solely on pr […]

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04Mar

Domain Name Registration Unpacked – Domains.co.za Guide

This domain name registration guide aims to answer questions, bust myths, and confusion on the topic, because when it comes to your business’ online future, choosing the right domain name is incredibly important. The internet is one massive marketplace where anyone and everyone can set up ‘shop’ and it all starts with a domain name. It sounds simple enough but there’s more to a domain name than one might think. KEY TAKEAWAY Make sure your domain name is short, memorable, and specific. You don’t need to have a business registered or have a business plan in place. Anyone can own any available domain bar trademarked and registered domain names. If you have the idea, register it. You might just need it later. And if yo […]

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04Mar

How To Register Or Transfer Your Domain Name

This blog explains how to register or transfer your domain name with Domains.co.za quickly and easily using their client portal. It covers the step-by-step process, transfer requirements, and highlights benefits like geo-redundant DNS hosting and free features included with domain transfers, helping you keep your website secure, supported, and online. TABLE OF CONTENTSWhat’s Geo-Redundancy?How to Register a Domain Name with Domains.co.zaHow to Transfer your Domain Name to Domains.co.zaRequirements for Transferring a DomainHow to Choose & Register the PERFECT Domain NameAdditional Features when Transferring a DomainOther Blogs of Interest What’s Geo-Redundancy? If Domains.co.za is your domain name Hosting Provider of choi […]

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Header Text- Now Available: Complete Domain Protection
24Feb

Domains.co.za Launches Complete Domain Protection Package To Safeguard And Boost Domain Performance

Domains.co.za, South Africa’s go-to provider for Domain Name Registrations and Web Hosting has launched its latest innovation: Domain Protection. Domain Protection is an all-in-one security, privacy and performance package that can be added to any domain name for only R69.00 per year*. In recent years, domain-related threats such as hijacking, online attacks and data scraping have becoming increasingly common. Domain Protection gives domain name owners a simple and affordable way to reduce these risks and protect their businesses from downtime, lost traffic and reputational damage. Domain Protection includes: Two-Factor Authentication Domain Transfer Lock Anycast DNS in 62 locations 1000% Uptime Guarantee WHOIS Privacy and M […]

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