bought a domain name, now what?

Shane · 04-13-2005, 11:45 AM

Hello,

I just bought a domain name for a website I am attempting to design. My website is hosted by my isp, how do I get my domain name to attatch to my site? If it helps my site is http://shanepritchard.home.bresnan.net and the domain name is shanepritchard.com.

Thanks

HTML · 04-13-2005, 12:13 PM

Hi Shane, you will need to find out from your ISP if you can point a domain, if so they should give you nameservers. If not then you would have to use forwarding.

If it comes down to needing to do it through domain forwarding, you may be better off getting a real hosting package.

Dave

Shane · 04-13-2005, 12:38 PM

Thanks for the response. I think I comprehend what your saying.

What are the downsides to domain forewarding?

HTML · 04-13-2005, 01:56 PM

The main thing is that the address bar will always show the domain and not the path to whatever page they are on. This will have a major affect on the search engines as well.

Dave

Shane · 04-13-2005, 02:34 PM

Ah thanks again definatly dont want that then.

Shane · 04-15-2005, 05:38 PM

I went ahead and got a real webhost. Now Im wondering how to make it so that the url shanepritchard.com opens up my home page. I have my files uploaded, but to get into the site I have to type in shanepritchard.com/home.htm.

Thanks

QuietDean · 04-15-2005, 05:53 PM

Rename home.htm to index.htm and it should work then.

HTML · 04-15-2005, 05:54 PM

You can go into your domain interface and follow the way to set up your nameservers, your host should have gave these to you. If you have any problems or are unsure post the nameservers here and I will take care of it.

btw, where did you get your hosting?

Dave

Shane · 04-15-2005, 06:01 PM

I think my nameserver is setup fine. I went with easycgi after looking through the links you gave me.

Thanks Dean that works. Thanks for your help to Dave, you guys are extremely helpfull. Im getting this thing up much faster then I thought I could.

boxo'rocks · 03-06-2007, 06:34 PM

Hey Im wondering if there is a way to set up my site without having to purchase yet another hosting package.
I have one now for a domain. but have two other domains that I just cant figure out how to get going!
I want to be able to have the address direct,
mydomain.com without having it with the addition of my current site... mydomain.com/mydomain
and while reading this please refer to my user name...

04-13-2005, 11:45 AM	#1
Shane Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Webmaster Discussions: 27 Rep Power: 33	bought a domain name, now what? Hello, I just bought a domain name for a website I am attempting to design. My website is hosted by my isp, how do I get my domain name to attatch to my site? If it helps my site is http://shanepritchard.home.bresnan.net and the domain name is shanepritchard.com. Thanks

04-13-2005, 12:13 PM	#2
HTML Administrator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: San Antonio Webmaster Discussions: 3,296 Rep Power: 50	Re: bought a domain name, now what? Hi Shane, you will need to find out from your ISP if you can point a domain, if so they should give you nameservers. If not then you would have to use forwarding. If it comes down to needing to do it through domain forwarding, you may be better off getting a real hosting package. Dave Last edited by HTML; 03-14-2009 at 04:01 PM.

04-13-2005, 12:38 PM	#3
Shane Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Webmaster Discussions: 27 Rep Power: 33	Re: bought a domain name, now what? Thanks for the response. I think I comprehend what your saying. What are the downsides to domain forewarding?

04-13-2005, 01:56 PM	#4
HTML Administrator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: San Antonio Webmaster Discussions: 3,296 Rep Power: 50	Re: bought a domain name, now what? The main thing is that the address bar will always show the domain and not the path to whatever page they are on. This will have a major affect on the search engines as well. Dave

04-13-2005, 02:34 PM	#5
Shane Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Webmaster Discussions: 27 Rep Power: 33	Re: bought a domain name, now what? Ah thanks again definatly dont want that then.

04-15-2005, 05:38 PM	#6
Shane Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Webmaster Discussions: 27 Rep Power: 33	Re: bought a domain name, now what? I went ahead and got a real webhost. Now Im wondering how to make it so that the url shanepritchard.com opens up my home page. I have my files uploaded, but to get into the site I have to type in shanepritchard.com/home.htm. Thanks

04-15-2005, 05:53 PM	#7
QuietDean Administrator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Bournemouth, UK Webmaster Discussions: 2,662 Rep Power: 97	Re: bought a domain name, now what? Rename home.htm to index.htm and it should work then. __________________ If one of our members helps you, please click the icon to add to their reputation! No support via email or private message - use the forums! Before you ask, have you Searched?

04-15-2005, 05:54 PM	#8
HTML Administrator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: San Antonio Webmaster Discussions: 3,296 Rep Power: 50	Re: bought a domain name, now what? You can go into your domain interface and follow the way to set up your nameservers, your host should have gave these to you. If you have any problems or are unsure post the nameservers here and I will take care of it. btw, where did you get your hosting? Dave

04-15-2005, 06:01 PM	#9
Shane Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Webmaster Discussions: 27 Rep Power: 33	Re: bought a domain name, now what? I think my nameserver is setup fine. I went with easycgi after looking through the links you gave me. Thanks Dean that works. Thanks for your help to Dave, you guys are extremely helpfull. Im getting this thing up much faster then I thought I could.

03-06-2007, 06:34 PM	#10
boxo'rocks New Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vermont Webmaster Discussions: 23 Rep Power: 22	Re: bought a domain name, now what? Hey Im wondering if there is a way to set up my site without having to purchase yet another hosting package. I have one now for a domain. but have two other domains that I just cant figure out how to get going! I want to be able to have the address direct, mydomain.com without having it with the addition of my current site... mydomain.com/mydomain and while reading this please refer to my user name...

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