Premium Email Send: make critical emails land
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Premium Email Send isn’t just another add-on. It’s a focused way to make critical emails land—using a world-class relay, sound DNS alignment, and clean, compliant sending practices. Move only the accounts that matter, keep inbound unchanged, and get consistent, fast delivery when it counts—without reshaping your whole setup. Confidently!

Designing A Website

25 June, 2025
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Designing a website isn't just about how it looks. It’s about building with purpose—guided by clear goals, keywords, and structure. A well-planned site works harder, ranks better, and delivers a smoother experience for your visitors. Whether you're starting from scratch or revamping an old design, strategy comes first—then style follows.
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Stay Connected Wherever You Are OX App Suite isn’t just another webmail service. It’s a powerful email and productivity platform that goes with you—on mobile, tablet, or desktop. Whether you're working from your phone, checking mail on a tablet, or managing contacts from your laptop, OX App Suite keeps everything in sync and at your […]
ox app vs ox productivity
A complete guide to understanding the difference between OX App Suite and OX Productivity—and choosing what’s best for you Email is still the heart of communication for most businesses and individuals. But not all email platforms are created equal. If you're considering switching to OX App Suite, you'll see two options available: OX App and […]
ox app getting started
Simple steps to take control of your email with a modern, secure inbox Just signed up for OX App Suite and not sure where to begin? Whether you're migrating from cPanel webmail, Gmail, or Outlook, getting started with OX Mail is quick and easy. In just a few minutes, you can log in, personalise your […]
Ox App Introduction
A modern, secure, and flexible email solution—designed to work the way you do If you're new to OX App Suite or have just switched from something like cPanel webmail or Gmail, you might be wondering: What is it? How does it work? And most importantly—is it better than what I had before?This guide will walk […]
SEO building back links
Backlinks are one of the best ways to improve your Google rankings. Learn how to build quality backlinks to grow your South African website without spam tactics. A simple, clear guide by IDS Hosting.
Mobile Friendly Website
In a world where most visitors browse on their phones, having a mobile-friendly website isn’t optional anymore. A fast, responsive site helps you rank higher on Google, keeps visitors engaged, and increases sales or enquiries. This guide explains why mobile optimisation is essential for SEO and user experience and offers clear, practical steps to get your website mobile-ready for 2025 and beyond.
SEO Track your Website
SEO isn’t a one-time job — it’s an ongoing journey. Learn how to track your SEO results, monitor growth, and stay ahead in a competitive space. From keyword rankings to backlink quality, this guide walks you through the tools, KPIs, and strategies needed to keep improving. Ideal for South African businesses aiming for long-term visibility and success.
SEO Meta Descriptions
Titles and meta descriptions are your first impression in search results — and they matter more than you think. This guide shows how to write them for real results: higher rankings, more clicks, and better visibility. From using keywords correctly to avoiding common mistakes, we cover the essentials. Perfect for business owners and website managers in South Africa.
Understanding Keywords
Keywords help search engines and people find your website. This beginner’s guide shows South African business owners how to research, use, and track keywords—without needing any technical skills. Learn how to match content to search intent, avoid common mistakes, and improve visibility with local and long-tail keyword strategies.
WordPress Security
Keeping your WordPress site secure doesn’t have to be technical. With the WP Toolkit built into your cPanel, you can update plugins, manage backups, scan for issues, and control site access — all with a few clicks. This guide walks you through simple, smart steps to protect your site and keep it running smoothly, even if you're not a developer.
decoupled hosting South Africa
IDS Hosting’s decoupled hosting separates website, email, and DNS services for enhanced security, stability, and SEO benefits. This scalable, future-proof model reduces downtime risks and supports your business growth while ensuring your site, emails, and DNS each run optimally for seamless online operations.
Responsive Design vs. Mobile-First
Not sure whether to go responsive or mobile-first? Discover the pros and cons of both design strategies, and find out which one is right for your business website in 2025. Built with South African users in mind, this guide will help you create a fast, user-friendly site that works beautifully on any device.
SEO website speed
A fast website is essential for attracting visitors, keeping them engaged, and ranking higher on Google. If your site loads slowly, people will leave before they even see your content. Speed affects your SEO, your customer experience, and your sales. The good news is that improving your website’s speed doesn’t require technical expertise. From choosing the right hosting to compressing images and enabling caching, you can take simple steps to make your website faster today.
Email-Only Hosting: A Simple Solution for Professional Email If you’re looking for a reliable email service without the cost of full website hosting, our email-only hosting packages are a perfect fit. Whether you’re a small business, freelancer, or just someone who wants a clean, custom email address, IDS Hosting offers affordable, full-featured options designed to […]
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Not all hosting is created equal. If you're launching a business site in South Africa, choosing the right hosting package can make or break your success. From local speed advantages to risk management, this guide helps you navigate shared vs VPS, specialty vs general plans, and even reseller options. Get the support, tools, and flexibility you need—right from the start.
SEO Mobile First Web Design
Mobile-first web design ensures your site works perfectly on phones, tablets, and beyond. This guide explains how starting with mobile improves SEO, user experience, and performance. Learn key design principles, common mistakes to avoid, and how to future-proof your business website for South Africa’s growing mobile audience.
Starting a Website in South Africa: What You Really Need to Know Starting a website can seem overwhelming — especially if it's your first time. However, with the right questions and a solid plan, it's far easier than most people expect. Whether you're building something for your small business, personal brand, or a community project, […]
Internet Domains and How They Work
Choosing a domain name is more than just picking a web address — it shapes your SEO, branding, and how your audience finds you online. In this guide, we break down South African domain extensions, keyword strategy, and how search engines view your domain. Whether you're launching a business or reserving a name, learn how to choose a domain that supports your goals.
SEO for Mobile phones
Introduction In today’s mobile-driven world, designing for mobile isn’t just about making a website look good on smaller screens—it’s about creating an experience that’s intuitive, functional, and fast. Yet, many businesses fall into common pitfalls that can harm user engagement and conversions. Whether you’re a developer or a business owner, this guide highlights five mistakes […]
SEO - mobile phone optimized
In today's fast-paced digital landscape, having a mobile-optimized website is no longer optional—it’s a necessity. With mobile devices accounting for over half of global web traffic, your website must cater to this audience to stay competitive. But what does a mobile-optimized website mean for your business results? Let’s explore how adapting to mobile-first design can […]
SEO mobile Friendly Website
Blog Post: Why Mobile-Friendly Websites Matter In today’s digital world, mobile devices dominate how people browse the internet. More than half of all website traffic comes from smartphones and tablets, making it essential for your website to provide a seamless experience on these devices. If your website isn't mobile-friendly, you could be losing potential visitors […]
SEO Content Quality
When it comes to growing your online presence, one thing is crystal clear: content is king. Search engines are constantly evolving to serve their users better, and the one thing they consistently reward is high-quality content. But what does "high-quality content" really mean, and how can it boost your website’s SEO? Let’s dive into it. […]
Building a website is only the first step—getting it noticed by search engines is where the magic happens. For non-technical users, this guide explains how to improve your website’s visibility with straightforward, actionable steps. These strategies are beginner-friendly but powerful enough to make a difference. 1. Understand Keywords: The Foundation of SEOStart with the words […]
Email Options
Most people I think will say an email is just an email is just an email …. however the email system/servers are quite complex, and sending an email to a recipient through the various filters and firewalls trying to remove unwanted SPAM in itself is quite a feat.  We would like to focus on what […]
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Independent DNS?

5 October, 2022
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Why is it better to use an independent DNS? If you are reading this article you probably know what a DNS is. Here is a brief reminder. One of the functions of DNS - Domain Name System is an interface between us humans' way of doing things and the machine and its way of doing […]
What is Custom Hosting

What is Custom Hosting

4 October, 2022
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Custom Hosting gives you full control over your hosting features. Choose exactly how much space, email, databases, and other resources you need. It’s flexible, cost-effective, and perfect for businesses that want to avoid paying for unused features. With easy upgrades and simple management, it’s hosting that works the way you want it to.
Email Backup
The question would be if you are reading this is do I Backup or Archive or both? To answer the question we need to know what is an Email Backup and What is an Email Archive? What is an Email Backup? Email backup is designed to be a short to medium term fail safe to […]
Email Archiving

Email Archiving

6 November, 2020
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With 3.5millions emails sent every second of every day, there must be something good about it. Emails are becoming an extremely valuable source of information and as a result it should be stored safely be searchable and not cost a lot of money.
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What is WordPress?

15 October, 2020
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WordPress is free software that helps you build and manage a website without needing to code. From blogs to business sites and online shops, it's flexible, easy to use, and SEO-friendly. IDS WebDesign uses WordPress to create clean, modern sites that clients can update themselves — with tools that grow as your needs grow.

Why Shared Hosting

2 October, 2020
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Shared Hosting in today's world is a completely different 'animal' to what is was a few years back. Many in the industry who hear of this type of hosting today still believes it to be inferior. It might have been before, but with the advance made in server power, lowering machine cost, greatly improved software and […]
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Every month, thousands of people type the question “What is hosting?” into Google. If you're building a website for the first time, this is probably one of your first stops—and it’s a smart one. Let’s break it down in plain English so anyone can understand it. Hosting Explained (Using a Simple Example) Think of a […]
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FAQ Hosting

3 August, 2018
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We would like to answer a few HOSTING questions that we are asked frequently and that are asked very frequently on most search engines: These questions are asked thousands of times a day on search engines, we will give short simple answers to help you on your road to a better internet experience: The questions […]
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Premium Email Send: make critical emails land

Premium Email Send isn’t just another add-on. It’s a focused way to make critical emails land—using a world-class relay, sound DNS alignment, and clean, compliant sending practices. Move only the accounts that matter, keep inbound unchanged, and get consistent, fast delivery when it counts—without reshaping your whole setup. Confidently!

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