Hosting
Every business needs a reliable place for its website and business email. A hosting account gives you the online space needed for your website, email addresses and other files.
Starcom provides affordable web services for businesses and individuals in South Africa. Packages start from R39 per month, with different options available as your website and storage needs grow.
What is web hosting?
Web hosting provides the space needed to store your website files. When someone enters your website address into a browser, the server sends the website to their device.
Your account can also provide business email. For example, if your domain is abc.co.za, you can create an address such as peter@abc.co.za.
The amount of storage you need depends on your website and email use. For instance, a simple website needs less space than a larger site with many images, files or other content.
Affordable packages
Starcom packages start from R39 per month. The entry package provides 500MB of space, unlimited email accounts, unlimited MySQL databases and unlimited subdomains.
If you need more space later, you can move to a larger package. This means you can start with a smaller plan and upgrade as your website grows.
Our packages include:
- Unlimited email accounts
- Unlimited MySQL databases
- Unlimited subdomains
- SSL certificates
- FTP access
- Webmail
- File manager
- PHP and phpMyAdmin
- Control panel
However, email accounts remain subject to the storage available with your selected package.
Business email with your own domain
A business email address can give your company a more professional online presence. Instead of using a free Gmail or Hotmail address, you can create accounts that use your own domain.
For example, a plumbing company with the domain abcplumbing.co.za could use:
You can then access your email through webmail or another compatible email application.
Website hosting and WordPress
Your account provides the space needed for your website. You can upload website files through FTP or the control panel.
In addition, Starcom supports popular website platforms such as WordPress and Joomla. This gives you the flexibility to create a website without building every part from scratch.
If you do not have a website yet, Starcom can also help with website design.
Free SSL certificate
All Starcom packages include free SSL certificates. An SSL certificate helps protect information sent between your website and its visitors.
As a result, visitors can identify a secure website through the padlock shown in their browser. Your website will also use HTTPS instead of HTTP.
For business websites, SSL provides an important layer of security. It also gives visitors confidence when they browse your site or submit information.
Domain and hosting
A domain gives your website its address, while hosting provides the space for your website files. Therefore, you need both if you want to run a website online.
Starcom offers domain registration and web services, so you can manage both through one provider.
Alternatively, you can register a domain separately and point it to your Starcom account.
Month-to-month service
Starcom provides month-to-month service, so you do not need to sign a long-term contract. You can choose the package that suits your current requirements and upgrade when you need more storage.
As a result, small businesses can start with a suitable package without committing to a larger plan from the beginning.
Get your website online
Getting started is straightforward. First, choose a package and register or connect your domain. Next, create your email accounts and upload your website.
Once your payment has been approved, Starcom can activate your account. You can then start using your website and business email services.
If you need affordable web services for your website, business email or domain, contact Starcom to discuss your requirements.
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