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    Subdomain Configuration

    Domains & Dns

    Subdomain Configuration

    Subdomains let you create separate branded URLs for different parts of your Lead Fuel CRM setup. Instead of using your root domain for everything, you can organize your online presence with subdomains like offers.yourbusiness.com, portal.yourbusiness.com, or blog.yourbusiness.com.

    What Is a Subdomain

    A subdomain is a prefix added to your main domain that acts as a separate web address:

    • Your main domain: yourbusiness.com
    • A subdomain: offers.yourbusiness.com
    • Another subdomain: blog.yourbusiness.com
    • Subdomains are created by adding DNS records at your domain registrar.
    • Each subdomain can point to a different destination or serve different content.

    Common Subdomain Uses in Lead Fuel Crm

    • Funnels and Landing Pages: Use a subdomain like "offers" or "go" for your sales funnels (e.g., offers.yourbusiness.com).
    • Website: Use "www" or your root domain for your main website.
    • Blog: Use a "blog" subdomain if you want your blog on a separate URL (e.g., blog.yourbusiness.com).
    • Client Portal: Use "portal" or "app" for your client-facing portal (e.g., portal.yourbusiness.com).
    • Course or Membership: Use "learn" or "courses" for online course content (e.g., learn.yourbusiness.com).

    Setting Up a Subdomain

    Step 1:Decide on the subdomain name you want to use (e.g., "offers," "blog," "portal").
    Step 2:Log in to your domain registrar and navigate to your DNS settings.
    Step 3:Create a new CNAME record with the subdomain name as the host.
    Step 4:Set the value to the target provided by Lead Fuel CRM in Settings > Domains.
    Step 5:Save the DNS record and allow time for propagation.
    Step 6:In Lead Fuel CRM, navigate to Settings > Domains and add the full subdomain (e.g., offers.yourbusiness.com).
    Step 7:Click "Verify" once DNS propagation is complete.
    Step 8:Assign the subdomain to the appropriate funnel, website, or content.

    Best Practices

    • Use descriptive subdomain names that make their purpose clear to visitors.
    • Keep subdomain names short and easy to type.
    • Avoid creating too many subdomains. Each one requires separate SSL provisioning and management.
    • Use subdomains instead of subfolders when you want clearly separated sections of your online presence.
    • Document which subdomains point where so your team can manage them effectively.

    Tip: A clean subdomain strategy helps organize your online presence. Use "www" for your main website, a single subdomain for funnels and landing pages, and additional subdomains only when you have a clear use case. Less is more when it comes to domain management.

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