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The ultimate domain dictionary
Learning about domains can feel overly complicated. To help you understand exactly what you’re reading, we have compiled a list of definitions for common terms you might see while learning about domains.
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Tips for domain registration
Explore what features and factors to look into when choosing a domain registrar and internet domain name registration through a platform like Shopify, as well as tips for domain registration setup.
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Why custom domain names help you get noticed
你don't necessarily need to find the perfect domain name, but the right domain can help your business or blog rank in search engines, boost your web presence, and help streamline marketing materials and company communications like professional email.
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How to choose a domain registrar
Buying domain names can feel complicated and cumbersome, so we put together a quick facts guide on how to choose the best domain registrar for your business, and see our picks for today’s top domain registrars.
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Setting up your Shopify business online
A great website name is just the beginning. Now that you have your domain name, it’s time to create and set up your store using Shopify's website builder, so you're ready to sell. This step-by-step video takes you through all of the steps for launching your Shopify web store.
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How do I transfer a domain?
If you’ve purchased domains from a provider other than Shopify site and want easy domain management in your Shopify site admin and account, you can transfer your domains over to your Shopify website.
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Can I purchase Shopify domains without a plan?
Yes, you can purchase a domain through Shopify without signing up for a Shopify site plan. You can also use your domain name you purchased for websites from other hosting plans and providers. This means your Shopify domain can grow as you sell more and your business online needs evolve.
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How do I connect a domain from another provider to my Shopify store?
Already purchased a domain for your online store? It’s easy to connect your existing domain to your Shopify website. Once you connect your domain to Shopify, you still use your third-party domain provider to manage your domain settings, pay for your domain, and renew it.
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Can I move my website address to a different domain?
Shopify offers easy domain management. You can move your website to a different domain if you want to change your URL. When you move your website to a different domain, it is important to follow SEO best practices to minimize the loss of traffic. By redirecting the old domain to the new, live domain, you will signal to Google that the new domain is now the home of the old website content.
Find the perfect domain name
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Establish your brand
A custom domain name allows you to establish your business name and create a brand identity online with a website address that can grow right along with you.
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Rank higher in search
A domain name with words related to your industry signals to search engines like Google what your business and new website are about, and helps people to discover you online.
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Stay top-of-mind
Matching your website name to your brand or business name helps ensure that it will stick in your potential customers’ minds, and make it more likely that they'll return to your website later.
Introduction to domains
Everything you need to choose, purchase, and set up your online store’s domain name.
Domain essentials
Learn about the purpose of domains, popular domain extensions, pricing, and more.
Need a clever idea for a domain name?
Coming up with a catchy domain name that’s also the right choice for your business long term is a challenge, but well worth the effort! Shopify's domain name generator and suggestion tools can search for domains, give you domain name suggestions, and check domain availability instantly.
Learn more about domains
Take a deep dive into domains and learn about top-level domains, subdomains, web hosting, and more.
Looking into a domain’s history
Sometimes it’s important to learn about your domain name’s internet past, as previous usage can have an impact on SEO. Find out more about your desired domain with these tips for looking into who owns a domain name, and throughShopify’s WHOIS lookup tool.
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MANAGING DOMAINS
Domain FAQs
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Think ofdomainnames as the sign and address of your virtual storefront. It helps customers find your online store in search engines, and can drastically improve your online presence.
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If a domain name is the face of your virtual storefront, think of asubdomainas another door. Here’s why adding a subdomain can help you cater to international or targeted customers, and more.
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Atop level domain (TLD)is the end of the link that falls after the period, such as .com. Think of it like your postal code. Top level domains can be popular real estate (such as a .com) or signal where you are located (such as a .ca for Canada), or what your business is all about (such as .sports).
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Country code top-level domains (cc TLD)are the country-specific TLD (such as .uk), and is designated for businesses operating in those regions. Here’s everything you need to know about securing a cc TLD where you need it.
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Think of web addresshostingplans as the utilities powering your online store. Hosting powers new websites so they are visible to customers on the internet, and the security systems are working. All of Shopify’s ecommerce website builder plans include hosting services.
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AnSSL (which stands for Secure Sockets Layer)certificate is a small digital file that lets other servers know your website can be trusted. Having an SSL certificate can also help prevent your customers from seeing a “this site is not trusted” error message when they arrive at your site or blog. Learn more about why SSL certificates are an important factor when choosing the right domain name provider.
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When connecting third-party domain names to your Shopify store, or connecting your Shopify site domains to another platform, you will likely need to change yourDNS settings.
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Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)are groups of interconnected servers around the world that work together to deliver fast, reliable internet speed.