Domain
Registration

What is a domain?

Your domain name is your address on the internet. It's the unique address that your customers type into a web browser that takes them to your doorstep. It consists usually of your company name followed by .co.za or .com at the end.

How do I register a domain name in South Africa?

1. Pick a reputable domain registrar like 1-grid.com
2. Use the domain availability checker to type your desired name in the search bar
3. Click search
4. Pick the one that best suits your business from the available options
5. Add your desired domain name to cart
6. Also, add your choice of web hosting and web design while you're at it
7. Checkout

Follow these easy steps and you're well on your way to getting your website up and running.

How much is it to register a domain?

From as little as R99 a year, you can register your domain name with us in a matter of minutes. You have an abundance of domain names and web addresses to choose from and the pricing may vary according to the address. From popular .co.za or .com domains to niche .academy and .photography addresses to name a few, the possibilities are endless.

How do I pick my domain name?

Choosing your domain name can be tricky but there are a few things to remember when making your selection. Your domain name is the first thing your visitors see and therefore it has to be concise and attract people to visit your site. Branding is an important aspect of choosing a domain name. If you have an existing clientele, it would benefit you to make your brand name the URL.

Use easy or standard spelling when choosing a URL name. Your domain name is not the place to experiment with weird spelling choices. Make your URL name easy to type, easy to remember and recognizable to the masses.

Think location. If you're a local business that only operates in Cape Town, consider having a .capetown URL. It's good for search engines because people will typically search geographically. Or pick your address according to your speciality or industry. A contractor could pick an industry-specific URL address that ends in .builders to denotate what exactly they have to offer.