What Is Domain Name Forwarding?
Domain name forwarding (also called web forwarding or redirecting) is just like forwarding mail when you move - you simply create a rule that tells your domain name provider to send all visitors who type your domain name in a web browser to the online page of your choice.You can update the rule anytime you'd like, so as your online presence An online presence is where your business can be found on the internet, and can include a website, social media page, and/or online store. Using a .com domain name with your primary online presence helps anchor your business to a memorable online address. evolves and grows, your domain name can move with you.
How Can I Use Domain Name Forwarding?
Social Media
Get More Eyes on Your Page
If your business has a social media page, you can make it easier for customers to find you with a memorable, custom .com web address. You can do this by registering a .com domain name that better reflects your business or brand than a generic social media address, providing your customers with an easy-to-remember way to find you from anywhere online.
Research shows that consumers believe that a .com domain name can help a business stand out on social media and e-commerce platforms worldwide.1
Online Store
Make Your Business Easier To Find
Help turn customers into repeat customers by giving your online store a memorable .com web address with domain name forwarding. If you have a store on an online marketplace, your customers can go directly to your business by typing in your .com web address in a web browser instead of having to search within the online marketplace.
TAKEAWAY
Ready to learn how you can forward a domain name? Our article outlines different methods of domain name forwarding, or you can check out our step-by-step video on how to forward a domain name.
