Your domain name sits behind your website and your email, so losing control of it can take both offline at once. Getting the basics right is quick, and it saves a lot of stress later.
This guide covers choosing and registering a domain, keeping it renewed and secure, understanding DNS, and setting up business email that reaches the inbox.
Choosing a domain
Pick a name and extension that works for your business.
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Business email
A professional address and emails that don't land in spam.
Why Your Business Needs a Professional Email Address (and How to Set It Up Properly)Why a business email address builds trust, what you need to set one up and the SPF, DKIM and DMARC settings that help your emails reach the inbox.Read the guideFree Email Signature Generator: Make a Professional Signature in a MinuteA clear email signature is marketing in every email. What to include, how to build one free with Undersign and how to add it to Gmail, Outlook or Apple Mail.Read the guide
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