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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers regarding South African domain registration, NVMe cPanel hosting, custom WordPress design, WooCommerce integrations, and business email.

Domains & Registration

4 Questions
How much does .co.za domain registration cost and how long does it take?

.co.za domain registrations are R105.00 per year. Instant payments via PayFast or Instant EFT clear immediately, submitting the domain to the ZACR registry within seconds. Propagation across South African and global ISPs generally completes within 30 to 60 minutes.

How does the free .co.za domain offer work?

When you purchase any annual Web Hosting or WordPress Hosting package (starting from R348/year), your first year of .co.za domain registration is 100% free. The discount is applied automatically in your shopping cart during checkout.

Can I transfer my existing domain to Web Design Hosting?

Yes. Transferring local domains (.co.za, .org.za, .net.za, .web.za) to us is completely free. Place a transfer order via our cart, and our automated system will send an authorization ticket to the current registrant email address. Once approved, the transfer completes with zero website or email downtime.

Who legally owns the domain name once registered?

You are the 100% legal owner and designated registrant of the domain name. You have complete authority over your DNS records (A, MX, CNAME, TXT) and can point your domain to any nameservers or transfer away at any time.

Web Hosting & Infrastructure

4 Questions
What infrastructure and hardware power your hosting?

Our servers run on CloudLinux OS using pure enterprise NVMe SSD storage arrays, delivering up to 5x faster database throughput than SATA SSDs. Resource isolation (LVE) prevents any noisy neighbors from slowing your site down, and real-time security is enforced by Imunify360.

What features are included in Starter Hosting (R29/mo)?

Our Starter Hosting package includes 1GB NVMe SSD space, 20 custom domain email accounts, 5 MySQL/MariaDB databases, unlimited monthly bandwidth, free AutoSSL certificates, and full cPanel access.

How does the cPanel WordPress Toolkit help me manage my site?

Included with our WordPress Hosting (from R29/mo or R348/yr), the WordPress Toolkit allows you to install WordPress in under two minutes, test plugin and theme updates in a private 1-click staging sandbox, enforce security hardening, and manage automatic core updates.

How are website backups handled?

We perform automated nightly off-site backups of all website files, databases, and email inboxes. In the event of a plugin failure or accidental deletion, your entire account or individual files can be restored to a recent snapshot directly through your dashboard.

Web Design Packages

4 Questions
What is included in the R2,999.99 Business Web Design package?

It is a complete turnkey package: a 5-page custom mobile-responsive WordPress website, contact forms, Google Site Kit (Analytics & Search Console) setup, social media linking, 1 full year of NVMe SSD hosting, and a free .co.za domain. It is a once-off fee with no recurring monthly design retainers.

What other web design package sizes do you offer?

We build sites tailored to your budget: 1-Page Starter (R1,699), 3-Page Small Business (R2,199), 5-Page Standard (R2,699), 10-Page Growth (R5,299), and 20-Page Corporate Enterprise (R9,999). All built cleanly on WordPress.

How long does it take to design and launch my website?

Standard business websites (1 to 5 pages) typically take 7 to 14 business days once your text content, logos, and images are provided. Large catalog stores and custom API integrations generally require 3 to 4 weeks.

Do I receive full ownership and administrator access?

Yes. You receive full Administrator credentials to your WordPress dashboard and cPanel. You have complete freedom to add blog posts, update copy, swap pictures, and export your database whenever you like.

eCommerce Stores & Integrations

4 Questions
What eCommerce store packages do you offer?

We offer three transparent WooCommerce tiers: Standard Store (R3,699 once-off, self-managed products), Pro eCommerce (R5,299 once-off, with 50 products loaded and configured by us), and the Automated Store (R7,499 once-off, with supplier data scraper and live inventory syncing).

Which South African payment gateways do you support?

We set up secure integrations for PayFast, Yoco, Ozow, and Paystack. Your shoppers can pay via Credit/Debit Cards, Instant EFT, Masterpass, SnapScan, and Zapper with immediate order confirmation.

Can you connect live courier shipping to my online store?

Yes. We configure real-time door-to-door courier API integrations with The Courier Guy, Pudo, and Ship Logic. The shopping cart calculates accurate delivery fees based on weight/dimensions and generates shipping waybills with tracking numbers.

How does automated supplier catalog scraping and stock syncing work?

Our Automated Store tier uses custom scrapers and API bridges (such as Amrod product feed sync) to connect directly to your trade supplier. Your WooCommerce store automatically updates stock balances and prices without manual intervention.

OX Mail App & Open-Xchange

3 Questions
What is OX App Suite and how is it priced?

OX App Suite by Open-Xchange is an affordable, privacy-focused business email and office suite. The standard OX App Suite plan is R35/user/month (or R459/year) with 10GB mailbox storage and shared calendars. The Productivity tier is R55/user/month (or R700/year) with 25GB mailbox storage, 25GB OX Drive cloud file storage, and OX Documents for editing Word/Excel-compatible files online.

Can I combine multiple external email accounts into one OX inbox?

Yes. OX Mail features a unified inbox. You can add your domain email (@yourdomain.co.za) alongside external IMAP accounts like Gmail, Yahoo, or Outlook so your team can manage all correspondence in one window.

Are there native mobile and desktop apps for OX Mail?

Yes. Open-Xchange provides dedicated OX Mail and OX Drive apps for iOS, Android, and Windows desktop, as well as CalDAV/CardDAV synchronization for Apple Mail, Outlook, and Google contacts.

Consultations & Appointments

2 Questions
How do I book a 1-on-1 consultation with Web Design Hosting?

Navigate to our Bookings page and select an available time slot on our live Google Calendar. Initial consultations are complimentary and provide a dedicated 60-minute session to discuss your hosting architecture, store requirements, or redesign goals.

What technology is used for the consultation call?

Appointments automatically generate an invite with a direct Google Meet video conference link. You can join from any web browser or mobile phone with full support for screen sharing and live technical reviews.

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