Resources
Web Design Tools
The software, apps and services we use to run our business
Web Design Tools
Software and Services
In order to run a successful Hosting and Web Design Agency one needs certain skills and a variety of tools.
Here you will find links to the services, software, training, themes & plugins we use to run our business.
Important: Links on this page may be affiliate links (referral links). Should you purchase anything via one of these links, we may earn a small commission for the referral. This costs you nothing extra, but helps us finance our business. All recommendations are products/services used by us and/or our clients (i.e. Tools/Services our clients have, that we work with, where we have found these to be useful…)
Domains & Web Hosting
Yes, FuturityWEB is a Web Hosting Company, so why do we recommend certain competitors?
We only offer Budget Hosting and sometimes you need more and this is who we recommend…
Domains.co.za (RSA)
Domains & Web Hosting Services.
Datacentre in S.Africa (Gauteng)
* This is our service provider.
Xneelo (RSA & DE)
Domains & Web Hosting Services.
Datacentres in S.Africa & Germany.
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NameHero (USA)
Domains & Web Hosting Services.
Datacentres in the USA.
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20i.com (UK & USA)
Domains & Web Hosting Services.
Datacentres in the UK & USA.
Incl. Free Global CDN.
Payment Gateways
By using a known and trusted payment gateway customers are more willing to do business with you.
There are many more payment gateways, these are the ones we’ve worked with…
Payfast Payment Gateway
Payfast was one of the first and is still one of the more popular payment Gateways in S.Africa.
Yoco (South African)
Popular due to their portable card machines; YOCO is a reliable online payment gateway too.
Paygate a DPO Company
Paygate is a premier Payment Gateway, slightly more expensive; accepts international payments.
ikhokha / IK Pay
iKhokha offers a Worpress Plugin for Online Purchases & Portable Card Machines for in-store use.
Important: When selecting a payment gateway provider, compare rates, types of payments accepted and payout requirements.
WordPress Themes & Plugins
All customer websites are built using a Premium Theme and a selection of the below plugins based on requirement.
Again, this list only includes Plugins and Themes we or our clients have purchased and use in our business…
DIVI Theme Builder
The DIVI Theme Builder allows us to build truely unique and custom websites for our clients.
Malcare Security Plugin
MalCare will keep your site secure without slowing it down. Real-time firewall for complete security.
Divi Supreme Pro
Divi Supreme Pro adds extra features & modules to Divi. Use coupon: “Duane10OFF”
Supreme Maps for Divi
Add styled/customised Google or Leaflet Maps to your Divi Websites. Add multiple pin locations too.
Important: When selecting a payment gateway provider, compare rates, types of payments accepted and payout requirements.
Email Marketing Tools
Email Marketing is still one of the best methods for reaching out to existing customers or to acquire new leads.
To do this correctly you need to have some form of Email Automation in place to capture email address and to send emails.
The Auto Responder Services or Plugins mentioned below are what we or our clients use…
MailerLite Autoreponder
The MailerLite Autoresponder is a tool used by few of our clients. It has a FREE option, limited to XXX
Important: When selecting a payment gateway provider, compare rates, types of payments accepted and payout requirements.