Domains
Choosing the right domains is an important step when you take your business online. Your domain gives customers a simple way to find your website. You can also use it for your business email.
Starcom offers domain registration for South African and international domains. You can search for an available name, compare different extensions and register a domain that suits your business.
Find a domains for your business
Your domain name becomes part of your online identity. Many businesses use their company name. Others choose a name that describes their products or services.
A good name should be easy to remember and simple to type. It should also make sense for your business and work well as your company grows.
Before registering, check the spelling carefully. Once you complete the registration, you cannot change the name on that registration.
Check domains availability
Our domain search lets you check whether a name is available. Enter the name you want and compare the different extensions.
Popular options include:
- .co.za
- .com
- .net.za
- .org.za
- .web.za
- .africa
- .joburg
- .capetown
- .durban
Starcom also offers many other extensions for different industries, locations and types of business. Prices vary depending on the extension. For example, .co.za starts at R89 per year.
Choose the right extension
The letters after your domain name form the extension, also known as the TLD. Common examples include .co.za and .com.
A .co.za domain can work well for a business that operates in South Africa. It gives your website a clear local identity.
A .com domain can suit companies that work with customers in different countries. You can also register several extensions if you want to protect your business name.
Location-based options provide another choice. For example, .joburg, .capetown and .durban can help identify a business with a link to a particular city.
Domains and hosting
A domain gives your website an address, but you also need web hosting to publish your website online.
Starcom provides both services. Our hosting packages give you space for your website and support business email using your own domain.
Hosting packages also include features such as SSL certificates, email accounts, MySQL databases, subdomains, FTP access and webmail.
Keeping your website hosting and domain with the same provider can make your online services easier to manage.
Free .co.za domains with annual hosting
Starcom offers a free .co.za domain when you purchase an annual hosting package and pay for the full year upfront.
This can reduce the cost of setting up a new website. You can choose a hosting package based on the storage and features your website needs.
If you already have a domain, you can also use Starcom hosting for your website and email.
Register your domain
Getting started is simple. Search for the name you want and check which extensions are available.
Once you find a suitable option, complete the registration and connect it to your hosting account.
Starcom also provides web hosting, website design, SEO, Google Ads and other online services. This gives you the option of managing several parts of your online presence through one provider.
Start your search
Whether you are launching a new business, creating a website or setting up professional email, a suitable domain gives you a solid starting point.
Search for your domain today and check which names and extensions are available.
If you need help choosing a domain or setting up hosting, contact Starcom and we can assist you.
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