The first thing to starting an online business or having an online presence would be to have a domains name that represents your company name , brand name or product name. This will help with your searches and being found easier in Google search engines for example : You could have a company name ABC PTY LTD , so you could decide on a domain name called ABC.co.za . This type of domain would be more about your company and having a digital profile . ABC Pty LTD offers car insurance as a service so you could have a domain called insureyourcar.co.za , this would help in getting found a lot quicker when the domain name represents a high volume keyword.
Another consideration is your geographical domain TLD is the .com or .co.za, Most .com domain names are all about reaching a worldwide audience whereas for example .co.za is more South Africa targeted domains.
We also have area specific domains like .joburg and .durban . This is great for city targeting like in the tourism industry or community services . We also have industry related domains like .accountant and .online . This signals to a potential or non potential customer what your objectives are . Some clients like to deal with local suppliers for logistic , pricing and communal offerings as opposed to further away suppliers . Its like trying to order an item from Europe and waiting a month to receive it , whereas you could deliver in 1-2 days if you were local.
The first step is to really decide the name of the domain and the next step is to check if its available , you can do so by clicking on https://starcom.co.za/clients/cart.php?a=add&domain=register
To check if its available is completely free and only once you have paid for it will it become yours. Our prices are from R89 per annum upwards of R399 per annum . Get yours now and risk losing your domain forever.
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FAQ’S regarding domains:
Are domains free: They are not essentially free , however paying for a hosting package upfront for a year you will get your co.za domain free for the year. Even if you transfer your domain to us.
Are domain case sensitive: No, they are not case sensitive. Early days they would be but with technology this is not a factor. As long as the domain is correct it will work.
Are domains a one time purchase: They are yearly fee starting from R89pm. They do have to be renewed every year you need the domain to work.
Are domains a good investment: Purchasing domains and reselling them can be tricky as companies are now using different variations of domains to suite their needs. However when there is no variation of a domain this can turn into a legal matter and it doesnt end well for the little guy. Getting a domain for your business is essential as it determines the address for your website as well as the email address name.
Are domains divided into kingdoms: Different countries have different TLD’s to identify the origin of certain countries. If you have a co.za TLD then you associate the address to be South African , it is is an indication that business can be regarding on a national level . Similarly if you have a .durban TLD , then its essentially for Durban area only. Companies that are more internationally orientated then you would find the .com TLD association.
Can domains have special characters? No , domains cannot have special characters and this should be avoided so as to eliminate confusion.
Can domains have numbers? It can have special characters however it is not commonly used and or avoided , Creating numbers can have a negative effect on searches on google as well as understanding the name.
Can domains have underscores? Can have underscores however it may get lost when displayed with an underline of the address and it can create confusion , best to avoid it .
Can Domains have hyphen? Can have a hyphen , however Google prefers domain with one word domains , even if its two words as one .
Cheapest domains: Our co.za domains are one of the cheapest going at R89 for registration for the first year.
Domains for sale: We have all domains available including co.za and .com Check your availability of the domain you need and reserve it today.
Free co.za domains : Get a free co.za domain with us when purchasing the hosting for a year. You can also get a free domain with a purchase of a VirtualNumber.
Domains cheap South Africa We are currently one of the cheapest co.za domain provider’s , starting at R89 for the first year .
Domains Available Check the availability of your domain to see if its available , reserve your domain today.
co.za domains: Your co.za domains check starts with us , offering you co.za domains from R89 per year
Domains Purchase: Get you name reserved, and make payment to secure the domain name before someone else does.
Domains for sale South Africa: As local provider of domains , we can offer you both local and international names and TLD’s
South Africa domains We can offer co.za , .joburg .durban .capetown and many more that will suit your business.
Domains ZA We offer co.za domains as well as za.com and web.za
Domains in South Africa : Registering a domain in South Africa is as easy as three steps , Check , reserve , pay
