Episode 587 All About Domains And Management Tips

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Show Summary

The SDM Show, hosted by Rob Cairns, a digital strategist from Stunning Digital Marketing, focuses on business, productivity, and digital marketing, particularly concerning WordPress. This specific episode offers five key points for effective domain management. Cairns advises listeners to never accept a free domain from a web host and to always register their own domain name to maintain control. He also suggests keeping domain registration and website hosting with separate companies to avoid complications. Furthermore, he emphasizes the importance of tracking renewal dates with reminders and hiding WHOIS information to prevent spam. Finally, Cairns recommends using two-step authentication with domain providers for enhanced security.

Show Notes

Hello and welcome to the show!

Today, we’re talking about domains and some crucial tips for registering and protecting your domain name.

Domain Name Best Practices

• Never accept a free domain. If you take a free domain from your web host, they will own it, not you. It’s essential that your business maintains full control.
• Register your own domain. Don’t let your web designer or IT person register the domain for you. You need to be the one in control.
• Separate your hosting and registration. It’s a bad idea to host your website and register your domain with the same company. It can get very complicated if something goes wrong. Keep them separate to avoid potential issues.
• Track your renewal dates. Set a reminder on your calendar for about 45 days before the renewal date. This gives you time to turn off auto-renewal if you’re no longer using the domain.
• Hide your WHOIS information. This prevents spammers from easily finding your name, address, and phone number.

Use two-factor authentication. Enable two-factor authentication with your domain provider to add an extra layer of security to your account.