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Domain Forwarding vs Reverse Proxy: Which One Should You Use and Why It Matters
Learn the difference between domain forwarding and reverse proxying, and when to use each for SEO, performance, and control.
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Why Your Domain Shows a Parking Page Instead of Your Website (And How to Fix It Fast)
Seeing a parking page instead of your website? Learn why it happens and how to fix it step by step fast.
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Domain Expired but Still Working? What’s Actually Happening Behind the Scenes
Why does your domain still work after expiry? Learn about DNS caching, grace periods, and what happens next.
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Should I Transfer My Domain to Shopify or Just Connect It?
Connect your domain to Shopify rather than transferring. Connecting updates DNS while keeping registration at your current registrar with lower renewal fees. Transferring moves billing to Shopify at higher costs and creates vendor lock-in. Both provide identical store functionality.
DNS
How to Fix the DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN Error
DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN means the domain can't be resolved. Check WHOIS for expiration, verify A records exist, flush local DNS cache, and switch to Google (8.8.8.8) or Cloudflare (1.1.1.1) DNS. Test on mobile data to determine if the issue is local.
Privacy & Security
How to Connect Your Domain to Cloudflare
Connect your domain to Cloudflare by replacing registrar nameservers with Cloudflare's assigned nameservers. Verify MX records imported correctly before switching to avoid email outages. Cloudflare then manages DNS, provides free SSL, DDoS protection, and global CDN caching.
Domain Transfer
What Does clientTransferProhibited Mean in WHOIS?
clientTransferProhibited means your domain is locked to prevent unauthorized transfers. This is a standard security feature, not a penalty. Toggle it off in your registrar dashboard when you need to transfer. Leave it enabled otherwise for protection against hijacking.
Privacy & Security
How to Fix the NET::ERR_CERT_DATE_INVALID SSL Error
NET::ERR_CERT_DATE_INVALID means your SSL certificate expired or the visitor's clock is wrong. Check certificate validity via browser padlock, renew through hosting dashboard if expired. For visitors, sync computer clock to automatic time. NameSilo Turbo Hosting includes free auto-renewing SSL.
Domain Name Search
What Happens if Someone Else Buys My Expired Domain?
If someone buys your expired domain, they're the legal owner. You can negotiate a buy-back, file UDRP (requires trademark), or rebrand. Forgetting to renew doesn't entitle you to reclaim it. Enable auto-renew and maintain account funds to prevent this entirely.
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Why Are My Custom Domain Emails Going to Gmail Spam?
Custom domain emails go to spam without SPF, DKIM, and DMARC authentication records. Google's 2024 requirements mandate all three. Add TXT records from your email provider to DNS, then warm up sending volume gradually to build domain reputation.
Domain Transfer
How to Transfer a Domain Away from GoDaddy
Transfer away from GoDaddy by first downgrading Domain Protection, then unlocking and requesting your EPP code. Approve the release email to complete the move in 5-7 days. Your website stays online throughout. Transfer to NameSilo for lower renewals and free WHOIS privacy.
DNS
Why Is My Website Not Loading Without WWW?
Website not loading without WWW means your root domain lacks a DNS record. Add an A record for @ pointing to your host's IP, or set up a 301 redirect from root to WWW. These are technically separate addresses requiring individual configuration.