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When you visit a website, there’s a quiet process happening in the background that decides whether the page loads instantly or keeps spinning. That process is called DNS. If your website goes offline, loads slowly, or your business emails bounce back, chances are DNS is the missing link. It’s the bridge that connects your domain …

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When you update your domain, for example pointing it to a new hosting provider or changing nameservers, your website might not appear immediately. This is normal. The process behind this delay is called DNS propagation. It can take anywhere from a few minutes to 48 hours for changes to reach all parts of the internet. …

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When you type a website name and it loads instantly, it seems simple. Yet, behind that quick response, a lot happens in the background. The process begins with one crucial part of your domain! The nameserver. Simply put, a nameserver tells the internet where your website lives. It directs every visitor to the right server …

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Starting a website sounds easy until you discover the first price tag waiting at the door is a budget for the domain name. That small cost can be enough to pause your plans before they even begin. But here’s the good news. You can actually get a domain name without paying a single shilling, and …

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What would happen if someone suddenly took control of your domain? Your website could disappear, emails stop working, and all the trust you’ve built with your customers could vanish overnight. This isn’t an empty threat! Domain theft and hijacking are real, and hackers are always looking for opportunities. Remember, your domain name is the key …

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Ever tried opening your website only to find it’s gone? One day everything works then suddenly, your site, emails, and online shop disappear. That’s what happens when your domain name expires. As a result, this can cost you visitors, sales, and even your brand reputation. The truth is, thousands of businesses lose their domains every …

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Ever searched for your business name only to find someone else already owns it? It’s a frustrating moment. You had the idea, the brand, maybe even the logo. But that simple .com or .co.tz is gone, snatched by another person or business. In Tanzania, where digital competition is growing fast, one domain name is no …

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What if I told you that the “free” domain you’re eyeing could quietly cost you your entire brand? It happens more often than you think. Many people rush to claim a free domain because it feels smart, quick, simple, and costless. But later, they realise it comes with limits such as ads you didn’t place, …

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So, you’re ready to take your business online but one thing stops you! Should you choose a .com or a .co.tz domain? It sounds simple, but this small choice says a lot about your brand. It affects how people find you on Google, how local customers trust you, and how professional your business looks. Pick …

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Most domains on Truehost become active within minutes to a few hours after you complete payment. In some cases like domains with extra verification requirements or global extensions activation can take up to 24 hours. That’s impressively fast! You could register your domain in the morning and have your website live before lunchtime. Whether it’s …

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