• Using 1-grid WordPress Hosting With External Registered Domains

    This guide will help you understand how to use 1-grid WordPress Hosting when your domain name is registered with another provider.  The good news is that you do not need to transfer your domain to 1-grid to host your WordPress website with us.  By the end of this guide, you’ll understand your available options, what changes may be required,…

  • Domains: How to Update Your Nameservers at 1-grid

    Learn what nameservers are, when you need to update them, and find the full list of 1-grid nameservers for different hosting types.  What Are Nameservers? Nameservers are a key part of the Domain Name System (DNS). They connect your domain (e.g., yourbusiness.co.za) to the server where your website and email…

  • Understanding Premium Domains and Finding the Right Alternative

    When building your online presence, your domain name is often the first impression people have of your brand. Sometimes, you’ll come across premium domains which are short, memorable, and powerful domains that can instantly boost your brand’s credibility.  But what makes a domain “premium”? And do you really need one?…

  • Everything You Need to Know About Domains at 1-grid

    Your domain name is the first step to getting online. At 1-grid, we make it simple to register, manage, and secure your domain. This guide brings everything you need to know into one place. What Is a Domain Name?  A domain is your website’s address online (e.g., yourbusiness.co.za). It’s made…

  • How to add a Subdomain under “Domains” in Cpanel

    This article will show you how to add a Subdomain under “domains” in Cpanel  Step 1. Log into Cpanel Step 2. Click on Domains ( Please note : New version of Cpanel will no longer have Addon Domain, Subdomain and Alias function, All options will be located into Domains. Step 3. Click on Create a new Domain…

  • How to add a Domain Alias under “Domains” in Cpanel

    This article will show you How to add an Alias under Domains in Cpanel    Step 1. Log into Cpanel Step 2. Click on Domains ( Please note : New version of Cpanel will no longer have Addon Domain, Subdomain and Alias function, All options will be located into Domains. Step 3. Click on Create a new Domain…

  • How to add an Addon Domain under “Domains” in Cpanel

    This Article will show you how to add an addon domain within Cpanel Step 1. Log into Cpanel Step 2. Click on Domains ( Please note : New version of Cpanel will no longer have Addon Domain, Subdomain and Alias function, All options will be located into Domains. Step 3. Click on Create a new Domain Step 4. Enter…

  • Domains: How to determine if a domain name is available?

    This article provides you with steps to check whether the domain you are interested in registering is available or already belongs to another business.   A domain name can’t be registered if it is already claimed by someone else, even if it’s not actually being used, but it’s easy to…

  • Domains: Understanding DNS

    This article provides you with information regarding the Domain Naming System (DNS)   DNS is an intricate part of how the internet works. It is often compared to a phone book, but instead of connecting phone numbers to people, it connects IP addresses to domain names.  Domain names are alphabetic…