Domain Registration
Domain Name Search and Registration
Start building your online presence with domain name registration in a few simple steps. Find the perfect web address for your business or personal brand.
Already own a domain?
Find out how to transfer a domain name.co.za
Save 2%R97/year
Renew for R99/year
.com
R279/year
Renew for R279/year
.online
Save 95%R36/year
Renew for R699/year
.store
Save 92%R80/year
Renew for R999/year
.site
Save 94%R36/year
Renew for R569/year
.ai
R4444/year
Renew for R4444/year
.africa
Save 44%R139/year
Renew for R249/year
.org.za
R99/year
Renew for R99/year
.org
R269/year
Renew for R269/year
Why purchase a domain from 1-grid?
Get a free domain with a web hosting plan
We offer a free .co.za, .online, .shop or .store domain when you choose one of our web hosting plans. Simply select a hosting plan and your preferred domain during the checkout process.
Transfer a domain
Easily transfer your website domain from your current registrar to us with just a few clicks. We offer free transfer of .co.za domains or pay just R199 for a .com domain.
How to choose a domain name for your business.
Why Choose a .co.za domain for your business?
In today's digital world, your domain name is one of the first impressions your business makes. If you're targeting the South African market, a .co.za domain is the smart choice. Here's why:
1. Build Trust with Local Customers
A .co.za domain tells your audience that you're a South African business, committed to serving local customers. It creates a sense of trust and credibility, as people prefer to engage with businesses that they feel are close to home. A local domain can lead to better engagement, conversions, and customer loyalty.
2. Boost Your SEO Rankings
Search engines, like Google, favour websites that are locally relevant. Using a .co.za domain increases your chances of appearing in South African search results, improving your visibility to local customers searching for products or services in your niche. This can help you attract more organic traffic.
3. Establish Your Brand Identity
A .co.za domain makes it clear that your business is focused on the South African market. It strengthens your brand's identity as a local player, giving you an edge over competitors using more generic domain extensions. This local focus can be a powerful marketing tool for positioning your brand in the minds of South African consumers.
4. Affordable and Accessible
Securing a .co.za domain is often more affordable than global domain extensions like .com, making it a cost-effective solution for businesses of all sizes. This is especially important for small businesses and startups looking to establish an online presence without breaking the bank.
5. Showcase Your Commitment to South Africa
A .co.za domain demonstrates your commitment to supporting the South African economy. For businesses looking to foster connections with local communities, government agencies, and other local organisations, a .co.za domain makes a strong statement.
Choosing a .co.za domain for your business is a smart, strategic decision that enhances local trust, boosts your SEO, and strengthens your brand presence in South Africa. Register your .co.za domain today and start building a strong online foundation for your business.Click HERE to read more about .co.za domains and South African businesses.
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Frequently asked questions
- Your domain name is your web address. People who want to visit your website will enter this address into a web browser. Once you purchase and register your domain name, nobody else can use it to create a competing website. However, you must renew your domain name at least once a year. A domain represents your company’s name and brand both on the web and by email, making it easy for customers to identify your correspondence.
- You should register a domain name for any business, product, or brand idea as soon as possible. Once you have a business idea and are prepared to make it a reality, that’s the ideal time to purchase a domain name. If you don’t, the domain name may already be registered by someone else if they have the same idea as you.
- A .com remains the most popular domain extension globally, but there are dozens of others to choose from depending on the purpose of your website. For businesses operating exclusively in their own country, a country code top-level domain (ccTLD) such as .co.za for South Africa is usually best. Newer domain extensions like .io and .ai are becoming more popular among tech startups.
- Many .com domains have already been bought, so if you’re having problems obtaining an available .com domain, you can try using a domain marketplace or broker service to assist with identifying and completing a domain deal. Alternatively, consider different extensions such as a country code top-level domain (ccTLD) such as .co.za to target a specific country, or extensions more relevant to an industry such as .travel, .store, or .ai.
- Depending on the goals you have for your website or business, this is often advisable, however for individually-owned websites it isn’t always necessary. Growing businesses usually need to secure their brand with multiple TLDs. This helps to ensure that nobody else can set up a competing site or confuse potential customers. Hundreds of TLDs exist, so we suggest you consider the most popular ones according to your market.
