Introduction
Welcome to our user-friendly guide on how to use the Custom Domain feature on Empress. This feature allows businesses to serve their Empress website on their own unique domain, thus enhancing their professional online presence. Let’s get started!
Understanding the Custom Domain Feature
The Custom Domain feature in Empress allows you to serve your website from a URL that matches your business name, for example, at http://yourbusinessname.com. This feature adds a layer of professionalism to your business, setting your Empress website apart from others by giving it a unique, branded URL.
Using the Custom Domain Feature in Empress
To activate this feature, you’ll need to modify the DNS settings of your domain. Here’s a simple, step-by-step guide:
- Create a CNAME record for a subdomain. This is typically “www” and should point to
{youraccountname}.empress.com. - If you wish to serve your website without the “www” prefix (like http://yourbusinessname.com), you need to set a URL redirect to http://www.yourbusinessname.com. Avoid creating a CNAME record in this case, as it may lead to unforeseen issues and could interrupt your email services.
Once you’ve updated your DNS records, you can contact our support team by emailing [email protected]. They will guide you through the remaining steps.
Important Considerations
Please note that Empress currently does not support HTTPS on custom domains. HTTPS is a secure protocol that protects the data sent from your browser to our server. While this is not essential for the functionality of your website, we highly recommend accessing Empress through your empress.eco address to ensure you’re using a secure connection.
Conclusion
The ability to serve your site on a custom domain is a powerful tool in building a professional online presence. It not only personalizes your website’s URL, but it also aligns it with your brand, a small yet significant detail that can greatly influence how your audience perceives your business.
For more information or additional support, feel free to reach out to our support team at [email protected]. We’re here to help you make the most of your Empress experience.