Pillar 02 · Hosting, Domains & Business Email

Reliable hosting and business email — set up on your phone and laptop.

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No ticket queues and no confusing DNS jargon. We register your domain, host your website on fast LiteSpeed NVMe/SSD servers, and make sure your you@yourdomain email works smoothly on every device.

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Prices are quoted and invoiced in South African Rand (ZAR), or in your currency on request. All prices exclude VAT if applicable.

Managed LiteSpeed NVMe hosting, SSL padlock, and SPF/DKIM/DMARC email authentication dashboard

LiteSpeed NVMe · AutoSSL · SPF / DKIM / DMARC

Engineered for Sub-Second Speed & Inbox Trust

Every Wakeful Studio domain and mailbox is configured with verified SPF, DKIM (s=x), and DMARC DNS records so your quotes and invoices reach your clients' primary inbox — never the spam folder.

Current & New Clients · ZAR · GBP · USD

Activate Your Monthly Hosting & Care Subscription Online

Existing hosted clients and new website owners can activate monthly recurring card or EFT billing and download a 1-Page Subscription Agreement PDF in 2 minutes.

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Before · Unmanaged DIY Hosting

What frustrates most founders

Call-centre ticket queues when an email stops syncing on your iPhone or Outlook
Missing SPF/DKIM/DMARC records causing client quotes and invoices to land in junk mail
Expired SSL certificates showing scary browser security warnings to customers
Outdated prices or team details on your website because no one has time to edit it

After · Wakeful Studio Managed Care

How your digital home runs with us

One calm studio contact who knows your business, domain, and devices personally
Full SPF, DKIM & DMARC authentication + step-by-step phone & laptop companion guides
Automatic HTTPS / SSL renewal, daily off-site backups, and fast LiteSpeed SSD caching
Send a quick WhatsApp or email whenever you need a price list, photo, or text update

Managed Hosting & Care Plans

Three calm levels of hosting & website care

Starter

Starter Web & Email Hosting

R149/mo or R1,599/yr

Ideal for new businesses, one-page sites, and small company websites.

1 Website on fast LiteSpeed SSD hosting
5 GB NVMe/SSD storage
Up to 5 business email addresses (name@yourdomain)
Free automatic SSL certificate (HTTPS)
Daily off-site backups
Step-by-step phone & laptop mail setup support

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Business

Business Hosting

R249/mo or R2,690/yr

For growing teams that need more mailbox storage and priority technical support.

1 Website on fast LiteSpeed SSD hosting
15 GB NVMe/SSD storage
Up to 15 business email addresses
Free automatic SSL certificate (HTTPS)
Daily off-site backups & spam filtering
Priority DNS, email & deliverability support (SPF, DKIM, DMARC)

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Peace of Mind

Managed Website Care

R649/mo or R6,990/yr

Business Hosting plus your own studio webmaster on call for monthly changes.

Everything in Business Hosting included
Up to 60 minutes of website updates every month (new photos, price lists, team changes, seasonal banners)
Proactive uptime, SSL & broken-link checks
Just send us a WhatsApp or email — we update the live site for you

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Domains & Extra Mailboxes

.co.za Domain Registration or Renewal: R149/yr
.com / International Domains: from R349/yr
Extra Hosted Mailbox (5 GB): R49/mo (or R529/yr)
Domain Transfers In: Free transfer assistance — we coordinate the EPP/auth code and keep your existing email live during the switch.

Google Workspace & Microsoft 365 Setup

Prefer Gmail's business interface or Microsoft Outlook/Teams in the cloud? We configure everything cleanly alongside your website hosting:

Once-Off Setup & Authentication: from R450 once-off
Domain verification, MX records, SPF, DKIM, and DMARC security records
Zero-downtime split routing so your website lives on our fast LiteSpeed server while your mail stays in Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace