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IOL News
02-07-2025
- Business
- IOL News
Want a website for your business but unsure where to start?
Empower your business with HOSTAFRICA's Website Builder – the easy, affordable solution for South African entrepreneurs to create a professional online presence without coding skills. For South African entrepreneurs, having an online presence is no longer a luxury — it's essential. Whether you're an entrepreneur, freelancer, or small business owner, the ability to launch a website quickly and affordably can define your success. The good news? You no longer need to hire developers or master coding to get started. Thanks to HOSTAFRICA's powerful Website Builder, South African businesses can launch their websites more easily and faster than ever before. It's the ideal, beginner-friendly solution for anyone ready to turn a business idea into an online reality — without the technical headaches. Why a Smart Website Builder Is Ideal for Your Business Traditionally, building a website meant hiring a developer, writing code from scratch, or navigating multiple confusing hosting options. While effective for large enterprises, this approach is often time-consuming, expensive, and intimidating for first-time website creators. In a world where time is money and agility is key, these old-school methods no longer serve today's entrepreneurs. HOSTAFRICA's Website Builder makes building your online dream as easy as it gets: use our drag-and-drop platform to design, customise, and launch a website without writing a single line of code. Everything is visual, intuitive, and beginner-friendly — and now with built-in AI tools to guide your content creation and design choices, the process is smarter than ever. When paired with integrated hosting, it becomes a complete solution. Here's Why We Think It's the Best Option for Entrepreneurs: Start Selling from Day One Get your business online fast with everything built in: powerful e-commerce tools, an online scheduler, mobile-friendly design templates, inventory management, multiple payment gateway integrations, and Facebook & Instagram store syncing — all from a single dashboard. All-in-One Convenience No need to juggle multiple services. With your website builder, hosting, domain, and security bundled together, everything you need is in one place — saving you time, money, and hassle. Local, Human Support — 24/7 Our friendly South African-based team is always available when you need help. No chatbots, just real people providing real support. Whether you're launching an online shop, a service-based booking site, or a personal brand, HOSTAFRICA's Website Builder gives you everything you need — minus the tech headaches. How to Launch Your Website in 3 Simple Steps Getting started with HOSTAFRICA's Website Builder is incredibly simple — even if you've never built a website before. Step 1: Choose Your Domain and Hosting Plan Pick your perfect web address and select one of HOSTAFRICA's affordable plans to match your needs. Step 2: Design with Drag-and-Drop Simplicity Select from beautiful, pre-designed templates and customise them with your images, content, and branding — no coding required. Step 3: Publish and Promote Go live with a click! Then connect your website to social media, set up Google Analytics, and start sharing your business with the world. Need help? HOSTAFRICA's friendly support team is standing by to guide you every step of the way. Conclusion: It's Time to Launch Your Dream You've got the vision, the ambition, and now — the tools. With HOSTAFRICA's Website Builder, launching a professional website in South Africa is no longer a complicated or costly process. It's fast, secure, and designed to empower every entrepreneur, freelancer, and side hustler. So, whether you're wondering how to create a website for your business in South Africa, or simply looking for a trusted, all-in-one website builder in South Africa, the answer is clear: Start your journey today with HOSTAFRICA. Your dream business deserves to be seen. Media Contact HOSTAFRICA Marketing Team 📧 marketing@ 📍 12 Helena Ave, Helena Heights, Somerset West, Cape Town, 7130
Zawya
25-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Maximize website encryption with GoDaddy's 90-day automated SSL certificates
Dubai, UAE -- GoDaddy has announced the launch of 90-day reissuance, fully installed and managed Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificates with five encryption refreshes annually, making GoDaddy the first certificate authority to offer this time-saving solution. SSL certificates are essential for anyone with a website, especially small businesses, entrepreneurs and larger businesses. They protect sensitive customer data and maintain trust in online transactions. SSLs authenticate the identity of a website and encrypt information sent to the server. 'As a global leader in website security, with over 100 million active SSL certificates, the introduction of automated 90-day SSL certificates ahead of any industry requirements is another way that GoDaddy is anticipating the needs of its customers and leading the way,' said Selina Bieber, Vice President of International Markets at GoDaddy. 'By automating SSL management, we're making security easy for everyone, ensuring our customers stay ahead of potential risks with minimal effort," added Bieber. Currently, many SSLs purchased from certificate authorities require manual re-installation over the lifecycle of a one-year certificate. This process can be time-consuming, require external support, and fall to the bottom of busy entrepreneurs' to-do lists. Now, with a GoDaddy fully Managed SSL, a do-it-for-you service, customers no longer need to worry about these cumbersome steps. GoDaddy handles every aspect of SSL lifecycle management, from installation to issuance and renewal—delivering effortless website encryption and protection. GoDaddy's 90-day SSL certificates automatically renew and reinstall every three months, eliminating the manual steps typically required by other SSL solutions. This fully automated process not only reduces the burden for website owners but ensures continuous protection without disruption. While 90-day certificates are not yet an industry requirement, GoDaddy recognizes the positive impact that SSLs with encryption that is refreshed five times per year will have on its customers' business growth and privacy concerns. This also takes into account the role automation can play in ensuring the heavy lifting of re-installing the certificate more frequently is in the hands of the certificate provider. GoDaddy's managed SSL certificate automates the entire process, meaning customers don't have to manually select, install, or manage their 90-day SSL certificates, while getting the benefit of five encryption refreshes, annually. To learn more about GoDaddy's SSL certificate support across all Website Builder, Managed WordPress, and multi-site Web Hosting plans, click here. To read more on GoDaddy's 90-day certificates, click here. About GoDaddy GoDaddy helps millions of entrepreneurs globally start and scale their businesses. People come to GoDaddy to name their idea, build a website and logo, sell their products and services, and accept payments. GoDaddy Airo®, the company's AI-powered experience, makes growing a small business faster and easier by helping them to get their idea online in minutes, drive traffic and boost sales. GoDaddy's expert guides are available 24/7 to provide assistance. To learn more about the company, visit
Associated Press
28-02-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Empathy-Driven Innovation: Meet Rachel Beneke
Originally published on GoDaddy Resource Library Tell us a little bit about yourself, your career journey, and what led you to your current role. Hi! I'm Rachel Beneke, Director of Product Management at GoDaddy, where I lead an incredible team of Product Managers working on our Website Builder. My journey to product management wasn't exactly traditional. I always thought I'd be a psychologist—I even earned my degree in psychology at the University of Michigan (Go Blue)! But as I approached the end of college, I realized I wanted a career with a higher ceiling for success and set my sights on the world of business. After graduation, I joined a management consulting firm and landed in their tech org, where I got a crash course in software development. Over the next few years, I worked across different companies and industries, helping translate business needs into technical solutions. I developed a talent for finding the most efficient ways to meet business requirements with the least amount of software changes. Looking back, I was applying lean software development principles before I even knew what they were. By the time I joined GoDaddy in 2013, Product Management was just gaining recognition as a career path, and I realized my entire career had essentially been PM-ing. My first role here was working on GoDaddy's Online Store, helping small businesses sell their products online. Since then, I've had the opportunity to lead exciting projects like launching GoDaddy's Website Builder and creating solutions to help new domain customers get up and running with all the tools they need to confidently grow their business. At the heart of it all, I couldn't do any of this without my team—they're the ones who make everything we do possible. I'm incredibly proud of the work we've done and the impact we've had on empowering entrepreneurs around the world. How do you keep yourself motivated and inspired in your work? I find motivation and inspiration by putting myself in our customers' shoes. I use our Website Builder to manage the website for my son's high school Varsity soccer team (and previously for my daughter's softball team). I also use the Online Store to collect team dues, sell practice jerseys, and handle end-of-season banquet tickets. Using the product firsthand helps me empathize with our customers. I feel how rewarding it is when everything works seamlessly, but I also experience their frustrations when something doesn't meet my expectations. This perspective drives me to continuously improve our tools so they're not only functional but truly empowering for the people who rely on them. Hearing success stories from our customers, combined with the hands-on insights I gain from using our product, keeps me energized and excited to make a difference. As a key figure in driving the success of GoDaddy Airo, can you share some of the most important insights gained during the product's launch? One of my most rewarding experiences was playing a key role in the launch of GoDaddy Airo. At its core, GoDaddy Airo was designed to make the process of starting a business simpler. We saw that new entrepreneurs were often overwhelmed by all the steps involved with starting a business—creating a website, designing a logo, marketing strategies, managing social posts, and more. GoDaddy Airo brings together all the essential tools into one streamlined, easy-to-use package, taking the guesswork out of getting started. We wanted GoDaddy Airo to not only provide the tools but also instill confidence by guiding customers step-by-step through the process. One of the most important insights we gained during the product's launch was just how critical simplicity is. We focused on reducing friction at every touchpoint — whether it was simplifying the onboarding process, providing actionable recommendations, or seamlessly integrating tools — so customers could spend less time figuring things out and more time focusing on their ideas. What aspect of the project are you most proud of? I'm most proud of the way I helped the team cut through the noise and refine the scope during the critical early stages of the GoDaddy Airo project. As with any ambitious initiative, there were a lot of voices, ideas, and excitement in the room, and the scope quickly began to grow beyond what was realistic for our timeline. While dreaming big is important, I started to worry that we'd miss our launch deadline if we didn't sharpen our focus. To address this, I ruthlessly prioritized what features were in scope and what had to wait for future iterations. Drawing a clear line between what was 'in' and what was 'out' helped the entire team align and focus on delivering the most impactful features by the target date. That clarity allowed us to not only hit our deadline but also launch a product that was cohesive, valuable, and well-received by our customers. If you had to describe GoDaddy's culture in one word, what would it be and why? Driven. GoDaddy is a place where everyone is always pushing to be better—whether it's improving our products, making the customer experience smoother, or stepping up to support each other as a team. There's a real sense of momentum here, and it's inspiring to be part of a culture that never settles. What do you enjoy doing outside of work? Outside of work, fitness is a big priority for me. I mix things up with cardio, weightlifting, and Pilates. On Sundays, I love to cook and try new recipes. Sometimes, my teenage son approves, and other times, I get a polite 'it' That keeps me humble. I also enjoy keeping up with social media trends, mainly so I can share funny videos with my daughter in college. On weeknights, you'll often find me at the soccer field, watching my son play in his high school Varsity matches. It's his senior year, and I cherish every moment. At home, I shamelessly baby-talk to my two dogs—a sweet standard poodle and a grumpy mini schnauzer. Lately, I've been enjoying a new hobby: antiquing with my friend. It's become our little treasure hunt and a fun way to explore unique finds and imagine the stories behind them.
