In today's digital world, having a website is essential for any business or organization. But what about a domain and SSL? Are they really necessary?
The answer is yes. A domain name is your website's address on the internet, and an SSL certificate encrypts the data that is sent between your website and your visitors' browsers. Both are essential for security and credibility.
How do I get a website domain?
To start with, you'll need to obtain a domain for your website if you don't have one already. This is an essential step in putting your CiiRUS website live.
Follow these steps to ontain a domain for your website:
Choose a domain name. Your domain name is the address of your website on the internet. It should be short, memorable, and relevant to your business or organization. For example, at CiiRUS, our website's domain is: ciirus.com.
Register a domain name. You can register a domain name through a domain registrar. There are many different domain registrars available, so you can shop around for the best price.
Point your domain name to your website. Once you have registered a domain name, you need to point it to your website. This means telling the internet that when someone types in your domain name, they should be taken to your website. Don't worry, we'll help you with this step!
Here are some of the most popular domain registrars:
GoDaddy
Namecheap
Google Domains
NameSilo
eNom
The cost of registering a domain name varies depending on the domain registrar and the length of registration. However, you can usually expect to pay around $10-$15 per year for a .com domain name. Follow the steps within your chosen domain registrar account to finish setting up your domain.
How do I connect my domain to my CiiRUS website?
Once you have purchased your domain name, the CiiRUS Website Team can help you point the necessary domain records to the CiiRUS server. Alternatively, we can provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to do this yourself. Once this process is complete, visitors will be able to access your CiiRUS-hosted website by simply typing in your domain URL. For assistance, please contact us via the CiiRUS Help Center.
What is an SSL certificate?
An SSL certificate is a security protocol that encrypts data sent between a website and a visitor's browser. This ensures that the data cannot be intercepted and read by unauthorized third parties.
When your website has an active SSL certificate the application protocol changes from HTTP to HTTPS.
Having an SSL certificate is essential for any website that collects sensitive information from visitors. It helps to protect the privacy of your visitors and to build trust with them.
Here are some of the benefits of having an SSL certificate:
Security: SSL certificates encrypt data sent between a website and a visitor's browser, which helps to protect the privacy of the data.
Credibility: Having an SSL certificate shows that your website is secure and trustworthy. This can help to build trust with visitors and encourage them to book with you.
SEO: Google and other search engines give preference to websites that have SSL certificates. This means that your website may rank higher in search engine results pages (SERPs) if you have an SSL certificate.
How do I connect an SSL certificate to my domain?
CiiRUS can take care of the entire SSL certificate process for you for an annual fee of \$25. We will purchase the certificate, bind it to your website, and secure it for you. This means that you won't have to do anything.
Alternatively, you can purchase the certificate yourself from another provider. If you do this, we recommend that you speak to us first so that we can help you choose the correct type of certificate. Once you have purchased the certificate, we will provide you with the necessary steps to install it on your website.
We understand that you may have different preferences, so we want to make sure that you have the option to choose the process that works best for you.