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Ten benefits of choosing Domains.co.za as your domain name provider


Johannesburg, 15 Jul 2024
Transferring your domain name.
Transferring your domain name.

Choosing the right domain name provider is crucial for establishing and maintaining a strong online presence. Whether you're launching a new website or considering transferring your domain, it's essential to select a provider that offers reliability, security and comprehensive support.

Domains.co.za stands out as a top choice for the following reasons:

1. We are ICANN accredited

We are an ICANN accredited domain name registrar, which means we adhere to the highest industry standards and best practices. This accreditation ensures we maintain trustworthy registration data processes, providing an added layer of reliability and credibility. In addition to ICANN, we hold various other registry accreditations, reinforcing our commitment to excellence and giving our customers peace of mind.

2. We believe in customer-centric support

We pride ourselves on delivering the best in responsive and knowledgeable support. Our team of support staff possess in-depth technical expertise, allowing them to resolve complex issues swiftly. Whether you're facing a technical glitch or need guidance on domain management, our customer service is available to assist you promptly and effectively.

3. We are transparent about pricing

At Domains.co.za, what you see is what you get. We clearly disclose all costs upfront with no hidden fees, ensuring you know exactly what you are paying for. Our competitive registration and renewal rates are designed to provide excellent value, making it easy to budget and manage your domain expenses without any surprises.

4. We include a wide range of free features with our domains

We offer a suite of free features that enhance your domain management experience:

  • Domain name parking: This means you can secure a domain name for future use without incurring hosting costs.
  • DNS hosting: Through this service, we guarantee that your domain name points to the correct IP address, ensuring uninterrupted access to your website.
  • Nameserver management: So you can take control of your domain’s DNS settings and records.
  • 1-Click DNSSEC: This tool enhances your domain’s security, adding authentication and data integrity to the DNS protocol.
  • "Is It Up” monitoring tool: Want to monitor the availability and uptime of your website or domain? This is the tool to use.
  • Blacklist check: With this you can verify if your domain or IP address has been blacklisted by various spam databases or security organisations, helping you maintain your domain’s reputation.
  • URL forwarding: This allows you to redirect your domain name to any other domain name, simplifying the management of multiple web addresses.

5. We prioritise security

We take the security of your domain seriously. Our robust security measures include two-factor authentication for added account protection, SSL encryption to safeguard data transmission and secure handling of sensitive WHOIS data to protect your privacy. These practices ensure that your domain and personal information are well-protected against potential threats.

6. Our infrastructure is geo-redundant

Reliability and uptime are non-negotiable, which is why we offer a highly available DNS infrastructure on geo-redundant DNS servers. This set-up ensures quick propagation of changes and robust performance, regardless of where your visitors are located. Our infrastructure’s redundancy minimises the risk of downtime, providing a consistent and dependable experience.

7. We simplify domain management

Managing your domain should be simple and efficient. Our user-friendly control panel is designed to streamline domain management tasks such as updating nameservers, contacts, renewals and more. With bulk management capabilities, you can easily handle multiple domains, making the process straightforward and hassle-free.

8. We offer value-added services

For your convenience, we offer a variety of value-added products, including:

  • E-mail only hosting: So you can manage your e-mail accounts without the need for a full web hosting package, or in addition to, to supplement the e-mail resources of your hosting package.
  • cPanel hosting: With this hosting you can take advantage of the popular cPanel control panel for comprehensive website management.
  • Website builder add-on (Site Builder): Need a website? Easily create and maintain your website with our intuitive site builder tool.

9. We make domain transfers effortless

Transferring your domain to Domains.co.za is a straightforward process. We aim to make domain transfers as simple as possible, with no excessive charges or complications. Our streamlined transfer procedure ensures a smooth transition, allowing you to quickly and easily move your domain to our platform.

10. We are a reputable brand

Since our inception in 2001, we have built an excellent reputation in the industry. Our commitment to security, features, support, transparency, reliability and customer satisfaction has earned us the trust of countless customers. Don’t just take our word for it – read the testimonials and reviews from our satisfied clients to see why your valuable domain is in the best of hands.

Visit Domains.co.za to learn more.

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Editorial contacts

Chantél Venter
Marketing Department (Domains)
(+27) 11 640 9700
chantel@domains.co.za