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Thanks for showing how simple it is
Such a simple method of pointing the domain to hosting. I wish that all companies made it this simple. I would agree with Matt that usually the change over takes about an hour.
Hi Ann, Well, Matt and the rest of us all agree…. whenever possible KEEP IT SIMPLE! ~ Jeff
Visual training is such a powerful tool! You have made this soo easy to follow.
I love the simple step-by -step process. Thank you:-)
Thanks. Super simple.
Hi there. Thanks for the vid. I have transferred to host gator with my domain (nameservers as described in the vid), but what about domain renewal. I have transferred the domain from Site Build It, and they advised I need to change registrars also. What exactly do I need to do?
Thanks!
If one buys a domain name from namecheap and link the domain to one’s host,how does the host know which account the new domain is meant for ? I hope somebody else would not just play a fast one by claiming the domain name.
Kindly advise.
Thank you.
Hi Omoniyi,
Once you have registered your domain name with a reputable company (such as NameCheap), that domain name is no longer available to anyone else – it is yours exclusively!
As for linking your domain name with your hosting, think of it like a glove for your hand. Nobody else can wear your glove while it’s on YOUR hand! That is the purpose of the name server code that Matt demonstrated in this video… one domain name matched to one set of name servers – YOUR domain name and YOUR domain server.
If you read the documentation you get with both your domain name and your hosting, you’ll realize that both companies take security of there services VERY SERIOUSLY! You can rest assured that it is extremely unlikely that anyone would play a fast one on you.
All the best from Toronto,
Russ
Thank you for making this so easy to follow.
Yes, it really IS that simple!
Still, the first time you do anything new is always the scariest. I remember watching my dad fix things around the house many times when I was a kid. Watching and DOING… getting the ‘hands-on’ feel of something are two totally different animals.
So it’s OK to be a little wary on your first attempt. It’s perfectly normal and actually preferable because it heightens your awareness and forces you to pay close attention. You’ll only realize it’s that simple by doing it and after a couple of times, you’ll start feeling really PROUD of yourself!
All the best from Toronto,
Russ
Changing the DNS seems to be about the same, regardless of registrars. Good tip though on the integration between Namecheap and Hostgator and that name server propagation happens so fast when you use that combination. I have used Go Daddy for both services and have always found the site available to display in a very short time. I’d still love to know the benefits of splitting up my domain registration from my hosting.
David
David,
The thing I heard about GoDaddy is that they started out with domain registration only and later diversified their service to include hosting and all the bazillion add-ons they offer as a convenience for their domain customers. So it might be just some old thinking lingering – GoDaddy is the specialist in domains; get your hosting elsewhere.
The other thinking is, “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” However, with that thinking applied to our hosting/domain tandem, if one goes down, the other is STILL useless! hhhmmm
In any case, I’m sticking with what I’ve got.
Let’s see what Matt has to say.
Russ,
This is a lot of fun interacting with you, but I have to wonder if maybe some of this might be more appropriate for the forum, just in case others wanted to chime in.
The people that I’ve heard from suggest to not use Go Daddy in any event for either service. That feels a bit harsh for me based on my “beyond positive” experience with them.
What I’m really starting to consider because of the cross-linking I want to do between some of my sites, is get a hosting account where each site has its own IP address, if there is a plan like that.
David
Very smooth transition and a good reason for using these two dotcoms for domain and hosting.
Gary
Matt,
It’s so cool to watch these videos. I have a few banners at my site and I’m determined to watch all the free videos I can and comment on them so I can make sure I stay engaged in the learning. I reiterate most of the posts above mine: you make it so simple.
Thank you again,
Denise