Quick Start Video - Part Five
Domain Setup: Connect and Purchase Your Domain
Hey there! It’s time to launch your website for others to see. Which means we need to connect a domain name to your website. A domain name is also known as your website address.
Domain Setup: Connect and Purchase Your Domain
Your website is built and optimized for search, time to get people to your website. But you need a domain name. You can connect one from a provider like GoDaddy or Google Domains, but you also can purchase directly from PhotoBiz to manage everything web related from one place. I'm going to walk you through both processes.
1. Connecting/Purchasing a Domain
From the left menu, select Domains.
Here, you can connect an existing domain or purchase a new one.
If you have a domain name already, select Request a domain set up and you’ll be prompted with questions about connecting your domain, including if you have or need email for your domain name.
As you answer our questions, you’ll be promoted to point the domain name to our nameservers. Each domain provider has its own set up process. We have instructions available for many third party providers.
Once you submit your domain request, our domain team will be in touch within 24 business hours to assist with next steps.
2. Buying A Domain
If you don't own a domain yet, simply click get a new domain. After purchasing our domain service, you’ll be able to search for your desired domain, pick the one that best suits your business, and click Register. Our team will then link it to your account.
It takes up to 72 hours to fully connect a domain to a website, so patience is important during this step.
If you want some extra help setting up your domain, our team is just a click away via live chat or you can give us a call. Our passionate support team will be ready and happy to help you out!
What's Next?
Next up, is securing your website. Check out part 6 in our Quick Start series and learn how to enable SSL security and Spam protection.