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great ideas start with great domains

Have a big idea? Add a domain to it! There is an ideal name out there for your website – let us help you to secure it.

our recommendations

After you’ve secured your .com and .co.za, you can also secure similar domains to increase your footprint on the web.

.co.za

R99.99/year

Local is lekker! Perfect if South Africa is your target market.
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.com

R219/year

Get the most popular domain extension in the world.
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.net

R259/year

.net is one of the Internet’s oldest domain extensions.
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.capetown

R319/year

If you are targeting the Mother City, get a .capetown!
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.joburg

R319/year

If you are targeting the City of Gold, get a .joburg!
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.africa

R409/year

Get a .africa and promote the growth of the Internet in Africa.
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haven’t found what you’re looking for yet?

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why you should choose us

Trusted by 1000s since 1998

We have been around for 20 years. We’re older than Youtube, Facebook and the iPhone! Yes, that’s quite old, but how have we been doing it for so long? You’d think it’s the result of all the experience we’ve built up over the years, but we’d like to believe it’s due to our unparalleled service.

Expert Technical Support

Looking for friendly support available any day of the year? That’s us! Our amazing team is available on call, email and live chat to resolve your issues and to answer all your burning questions.

No Contracts

We don’t believe in contracts. We believe in simplified billing and easy terms. Plus, we give you the option to pay upfront and receive extra discounts.

more to choose from

New domain extensions are being added to the Internet every day. That means that you have a larger variety to choose form – find one that suits your niche!

.durban

R319/year

If you are targeting the largest city in KwaZulu-Natal, get a .durban!
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.mobi

R299.95/year

With a .mobi you can increase your reach with a truly mobile domain!
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.org.za

R99.99/year

The perfect domain if you want to reach the South African community.

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.co.uk

R219/year

Benefit from one of the mosted trusted British domains.
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.biz

R299/year

With a .biz, everyone will know that you mean business!
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.co

R499/year

.co, derived from the word ‘company’, is meaningful for people around the world!
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what you get when you register your domain

Domain Parking

Not ready to launch your website just yet? No problem! You can register your domain name with us, without it being associated with a website, until you are ready to launch.

Complete DNS Control

With us you have complete control over your DNS Zone file, so you can modify it as needed.

Auto Renewal

We automatically set your domain to renew itself depending on the payment cycle you have selected. You can activate or deactivate this function in your Customer Zone.

Nameserver Management

Get complete control of your nameservers and point them to a server of your choice.

Auto Lock

Your intellectual property is of the highest priority to us. 1-grid has stringent controls in place to ensure that no one is able to take your domain name once you’ve registered it.

Multiple domains? Yes, you do need it!

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Taking 67 Small Businesses Online for Mandela Day

by Elsa | Jun 18, 2018 | Business, Domains, Web Hosting

This Mandela Day, 1-grid is sponsoring web hosting for 67 websites for 67 small businesses for 67 weeks! According to a study by The Small Enterprise Development Agency, South Africa has one of the highest failure rates of new small to medium-sized businesses in the...

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What is a domain name?

A domain name is your unique address on the Internet. A catchy, memorable domain name will help people find your website and remember your brand. A domain name is also a great way of branding your personalised email accounts (e.g. you@yourbusiness.co.za). Still a bit lost? Don’t worry, we explain everything in detail here.

Why do I need a domain?

Registering a domain is the first step in establishing an online identity for you or your business. Having a unique domain name allows you to create a customised website and have professional-looking email addresses.

What makes for a good domain name?

Keep your domain name as short and as memorable as possible, but try to avoid using hyphens. Think of an acronym if you have a long business name, and make sure you also register your full business name to protect your brand. Keeping things as simple as possible will ensure that people will remember you.

Someone's taken my preferred domain name! What do I do?

We can’t always get what we want, including certain domain names! But you’ll be glad to know that there are now hundreds of domain extensions for you to choose from. New geographic domain extensions such as .joburg, .capetown and .durban are available for immediate registration. You can also search for an alternate such as a .com or .org, among many others. Our intelligent search function will also suggest domain names to help make it easier for you to find one that works for you. So get searching!

How long does it take to register my domain?

We like to move fast at 1-grid – all domain names are registered instantly, ensuring that you secure your unique online address immediately.

Should I choose a local domain (.co.za) or an international one (.com)?

This is up to you. The rule of thumb is: the more domain names you have, the better your chances are of getting found and succeeding online. Having more than one domain also helps to prevent competitors from registering domains relevant to your brand, when they belong to you instead. You can always choose your preferred domain, but make sure you register more than one.

Why is purchasing more than one domain so important for my brand?

The more domain names you have pointing to your website, the more likely people are to find you. We always recommend registering a geographic extension, such as .joburg, .capetown and .durban, to let customers know where you’re located in addition to a generic extension, such as .co.za or .com. By registering one of these, you’re protecting your brand from anyone else who wants to register it.

Can I add web hosting later?

You bet! You can add web hosting at any time by either ordering directly through our website or straight from your Customer Zone.