{"id":190,"date":"2024-03-25T02:55:37","date_gmt":"2024-03-25T02:55:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/domainregistrationindia.co.in\/blog\/?p=190"},"modified":"2024-03-25T03:00:00","modified_gmt":"2024-03-25T03:00:00","slug":"what-is-domain-mapping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/domainregistrationindia.co.in\/blog\/what-is-domain-mapping\/","title":{"rendered":"Domain mapping: What is it and how does it work?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#what-is-domain-mapping\">What is domain mapping?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-does-domain-mapping-work\">How does domain mapping work?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#why-use-domain-mapping\">Why use domain mapping?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#the-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-domain-mapping\">The advantages and disadvantages of domain mapping<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#advantages\">Advantages<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#disadvantages\">Disadvantages<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-to-get-started-with-domain-mapping\">How to Get Started with Domain Mapping<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#domain-mapping-vs-domain-transfer\">Domain mapping vs. domain transfer<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#domain-mapping-vs-domain-redirecting\">Domain mapping vs. domain redirecting<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Domain mapping makes it possible to use\u00a0<strong>multiple domains for a single website<\/strong>. This comes in handy when using content management systems like WordPress: You can structure multiple domains and subpages and connect them with each other. This makes it easier for users to navigate your web presence, while also allowing you to keep a neat overview of your content. Keep reading to find out how to use domain-mapping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-domain-mapping\">What is domain mapping?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Domain-mapping makes it possible to connect several domains with your main domain or content management system (CMS). You can use domain name mapping to, for example, register individual domains for different departments, product categories, or services and still manage them in the same WordPress installation. In short, domain mapping makes it possible to have\u00a0<strong>several independent, distinctive domains<\/strong>\u00a0and manage them centrally. This makes it easier for users to navigate your web content without having to click through subpages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-does-domain-mapping-work\">How does domain mapping work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mapping a domain is quite easy and very convenient: One web server is associated with several domains. That way, users have different ways to get to your content. This is relevant for\u00a0<strong>multi-site structures<\/strong>, in which different subpages and landing pages have their own domains but everything can be managed centrally in your CMS. In addition, you can easily add\u00a0<strong>existing domains from other providers<\/strong>\u00a0to your web presence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"964\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/domainregistrationindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-10.png\" alt=\"domain mapping\" class=\"wp-image-191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/domainregistrationindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-10.png 964w, https:\/\/domainregistrationindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-10-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/domainregistrationindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-10-768x425.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 964px) 100vw, 964px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, WordPress makes this possible with its multi-site feature, which you can use to divide up a single WordPress installation into several connected domains. That way you can create separate subpages for customer service, your company blog, an online shop or local franchise sites and unite everything under the umbrella of your main domain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-use-domain-mapping\">Why use domain mapping?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Domain mapping is especially useful for companies and website operators that work with&nbsp;<strong>diverse sets of products, services, or topics<\/strong>. Mapping a domain makes it possible to connect a network of distinctive domains and thus make it easier to claim related domain names for yourself. It also makes it easier for users to find the part of your site that they need. Since all of the separate domains link to your main domain, it makes&nbsp;<strong>updating and maintaining<\/strong>&nbsp;your subpages significantly easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-domain-mapping\">The advantages and disadvantages of domain mapping<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"advantages\">Advantages<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The advantages of domain name mapping are pretty clear. If you use a CMS, you can take care of the maintenance and update of your domains all in one place. You\u2019ll save time and money, since all your domains are part of your \u201c<strong>domain map<\/strong>\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With domain mapping you can also secure several domains that are relevant to your brand. The domains won\u2019t just sit around \u201cparked\u201d but can be connected with your main domain. That way you can optimize your reach, reach out to new customers, and increase your traffic. And it\u2019s also possible to use domain mapping to integrate existing domains into your system without spending a lot on\u00a0domain switching,\u00a0WordPress migration\u00a0or host changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"disadvantages\">Disadvantages<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some disadvantages of domain mapping result from CMS structures like the WordPress Multisite feature. If you don\u2019t have sufficient knowledge of your CMS, mapping a domain can be difficult to implement. So be prepared to learn about how multi-site networks and domain mapping work before diving in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-get-started-with-domain-mapping\"><strong>How to Get Started with Domain Mapping<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Domain mapping offers numerous advantages over redirecting a URL. Here\u2019s a basic overview of how to map your domains:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Setup WordPress multisite:<\/strong>&nbsp;Install WordPress and add define(\u2018WP_ALLOW_MULTISITE\u2019, true); to your wp-config.php just above the \/* That\u2019s all, stop editing! Happy blogging. *\/ line. Then save and upload the file back to your server. This enables the multisite feature.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Configure DNS for custom domains:<\/strong>\u00a0This step assumes you\u2019ve already purchased a\u00a0custom domain. The next step is to change their name servers to point to your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.domainregistrationindia.co.in\/shared-web-hosting.html\">hosting<\/a> account. Note that this can take 48 to 72 hours to propagate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Add the domains to your hosting:<\/strong>\u00a0You\u2019ll need to add your domains to your hosting account. Go to your <a href=\"https:\/\/cpanel.net\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">cPanel<\/a> and click the Aliases or Parked Domain icon (they\u2019re both the same). Then simply enter your custom domain URL to add it to your account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Map a subsite to a custom domain:<\/strong>&nbsp;Login to your WordPress and add a new network site (Sites &gt; Add New). You\u2019ll need to give new sites a subdomain or subdirectory name when you first add them. From there, click the Edit link and add your custom domain to the Site Address field to map it. Then click Save Changes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once the process is complete, visitors to your custom domain will be taken to the subsite you mapped it to. Then it\u2019s just a matter of repeating the steps above to map additional custom domains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep in mind that even if your primary domain has an SSL certificate, you\u2019ll need to install it on each custom domain to encrypt data transfers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"domain-mapping-vs-domain-transfer\">Domain mapping vs. domain transfer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The main difference between domain mapping and a complete domain transfer is also one of the main advantages of domain mapping: If you have a contract with a service provider for your WordPress site, you won\u2019t be able to\u00a0transfer or change your WordPress domain\u00a0without spending a lot of money doing it. It\u2019s much easier to connect independent domains with already mapped domains\u00a0<strong>without switching your provider or server<\/strong>. While a domain transfer from one provider to another entails transferring all content to a new server including the\u00a0AuthCode, with domain mapping you can simply link your various domains to your main domain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"domain-mapping-vs-domain-redirecting\">Domain mapping vs. domain redirecting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to secure catchy domains for trademark reasons or increase your reach with similar domain names, domain redirecting might be the thing for you. With domain redirecting, users will be&nbsp;<strong>redirected to your target domain<\/strong>&nbsp;even if they didn\u2019t originally search for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With domain mapping, on the other hand, it\u2019s not about being redirected. Instead, you\u2019re dealing with\u00a0<strong>a separate domain with its own content<\/strong>, which is connected to a multi-site network and links to it. Users are on the secondary domain but are shown content from the main domain. The URL in the browser doesn\u2019t change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Redirecting allows you to point multiple domains to one website.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, you could redirect site.net and site.org to site.com. Visitors to the .net or .org top-level domain (TLD) will automatically be redirected to the .com TLD, which they\u2019ll see in their browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Domain mapping achieves the same thing, but with a key difference.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s say you have a page on your site to market a product or service and the URL is example.com\/yourlatestproduct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s a long domain and not that easy to remember.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead, you want to use yourlatestproduct.com. It\u2019s a shorter domain and you can use it on different marketing channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While you can redirect yourlatestproduct.com, visitors will still see the longer URL in their browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Domain mapping keeps visitors on your custom domain despite the actual content residing on a different host. Setting up domain mapping can be tricky, but it offers many advantages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now let\u2019s look at the different use cases of domain mapping and why it\u2019s worth a closer look.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Domain mapping makes it possible to use\u00a0multiple domains for a single website. This comes in handy when using content management systems like WordPress: You can structure multiple domains and subpages and connect them with each other. 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