What Does a Web Presence Package Actually Include?
- Muke Vanblerk
- Apr 30
- 2 min read
The phrase "web presence" gets thrown around a lot, but most business owners are not entirely sure what it actually means or what should be included. Let us break it down simply — no jargon, just plain language.
Domain Name
Your domain is your address on the internet. It is what people type to find you: yourbusiness.co.za or yourbusiness.com. Without a domain, you do not really exist online in any meaningful way. A proper web presence package includes registering your domain and managing its annual renewal so you never accidentally lose it.
Web Hosting
Hosting is the server where your website files live. Think of the domain as your street address and hosting as the actual building. Without hosting, there is nowhere for your website to exist. Good hosting means your site loads fast and stays online around the clock.
SSL Certificate
SSL is what puts the padlock in your browser and changes your address from http to https. It encrypts data, protects your visitors and is required by Google for good rankings. It should be included in any proper package — not charged as an extra.
Professional Email
A professional email at your own domain like info@yourbusiness.co.za should be part of every package. It is basic but essential for business credibility.
DNS Management
DNS is the system that connects your domain to your hosting, email and other services. It requires technical knowledge to set up correctly. A good package handles this entirely for you.
AutosGrow Web Presence Plans
Our Starter Plan covers all the basics at R299 once-off plus R99 per month. Our Professional Plan adds both .co.za and .com domains, premium hosting and up to five email addresses at R549 setup plus R149 per month. Our Business Plan adds cloud hosting, unlimited emails, daily backups and priority support at R899 setup plus R249 per month.
WhatsApp us for a free recommendation based on your specific business, or pay R1,499 for our Professional Annual Plan and get everything set up within 24 hours.
Comments