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Frequently asked questions

Here are our most common questions about what we do and how we can help you at Doteasy.

Web hosting allows your website to be seen publicly online. You need a web hosting plan to store your website's files (info, images, text, and other content that make up your site) so your website can be published and visible on the internet.

All of Doteasy's web hosting plans include the features you need to create and run a fast and reliable website. Doteasy stores your website files securely, and our web hosting plans include free secure SSL and custom domain emails, offering incredible value and everything you need for your online presence to succeed. You also get access to cPanel, the industry's leading web hosting control panel, so you can easily manage your site.

While you can host a website yourself, it is uncommon and not recommended. To host a website on your Windows PC, you will need to install WAMP software, upload your site files with HTML written in text files with the .php extension, and go to "Apache" to allow your files to be seen online. Note that self-hosting your website can be done to learn about how websites work, but is not recommended for a fully functional, professional website. There are many disadvantages to self-hosting a website: as home computers are intended for personal use, your self-hosted website will be slow. You will need to ensure your computer is on at all times, and will need a backup system in case of hardware or power failures. You must also take care of hardware and software maintenance, electrical bills, and technical knowledge on your own. If you want to focus on making a successful website, you will need professional website hosting services, which is what Doteasy is here for!

By hosting your website files with a professional web hosting provider like Doteasy, you can ensure optimum uptime for your website. With Doteasy, your website data will be stored in our powerful data centres for security, power, and performance.

Yes, our hosting services make use of cPanel, the most popular web hosting control panel. cPanel allows you to manage all of your web hosting services in one place, including website files, domain email accounts, 1-click script installations, security updates, and more. All Doteasy web hosting plans include the cPanel control panel. As the most popular web hosting control panel, there are many helpful cPanel guides and resources available online. Doteasy also offers a library of cPanel resources to help you find solutions right away. Additionally, our team of cPanel experts can help with any questions you have, and can be contacted for knowledgeable and efficient support.

A domain name is the memorable, unique web address that visitors can type into the browser to access your website, such as www.doteasy.com. Once you have registered a domain name, no other user can have the same domain name as you.

Choosing the right domain name is crucial because it defines your brand and can affect your search engine rankings and online presence.

To begin, search for a website name that is easy to type and remember. The goal of your domain name is to be memorable and easy to associate with your business. Your domain name should reflect your brand and services. You could also consider including the name of your city to target local audiences.

Be sure to choose the right domain name extension, which is the last part of a domain name (e.g. ".com," ".net," ".ca," etc.). 43% of all domains have the ".com" extension, so choosing a ".com" extension is a popular choice that visitors will be more likely to remember. However, choosing a country code domain extension, such as ".ca" for Canadians, can help you target the right audience and compete better in search engines for local searches. If your website is for a nonprofit organization, ".org" is a popular domain name extension that can reflect your website's purpose.

You certainly can buy a domain name without web hosting. You simply need to register the domain name you want, and you will be the owner of the domain name as long as you continue to renew your domain name registration.

There are many benefits to buying a domain without website hosting. Every domain name is unique, which means that once you have registered a domain name, no other user can have the same domain name as you. It is beneficial to buy an available domain name to reserve for your future use.

Buying a domain name also allows you to maintain control over the domain and protect your brand identity. For example, if you own a business but are not ready to make a website, you can purchase the domain with your business name to prevent others from buying it. This can protect your brand from being diluted or tarnished by others. Buying multiple domain extensions (i.e. the last part of a domain name like .com, .net, .ca, etc.) with your brand name is another way to protect your brand identity.

Whether you're a small local business or an established large-scale company, a website is crucial to establishing credibility and reaching potential clients. 91% of consumers search online to research goods or services, so your website establishes your business's presence and lets you keep up with the competition. A website also helps you build your brand and presence - 84% of consumers consider a business with a website as more legitimate. With your own website, you can control your online presence and keep your marketing fresh. Owning a website is one of the most cost-effective investments for your business, and Doteasy offers everything you need - including a professional website domain, custom domain emails at no additional cost, and high performance web hosting - to flourish online at affordable rates.

33% of users doubt the trustworthiness of a business without a custom domain email. Using your custom domain name in your email address (info@yourdomainname.com) adds credibility to your brand and creates a sense of trust throughout your customer communications. A professional email address allows you to promote your business with each email you send, encouraging potential customers to visit your website and remember your brand. Having a custom domain email can help you create a consistent and professional online presence - which is why Doteasy includes domain email accounts in all web hosting plans.

Some other web hosting services require users to pay an additional premium to use domain email account services for their sites, but we know customers and businesses alike value quality communication. All Doteasy web hosting plans include custom emails at your domain name, and email hosting to store your emails, at no additional cost. Professional domain emails are crucial for a successful business, which is why we equip our web hosting plans with the tools for your online presence to succeed.

A custom domain email (info@yourdomainname.com) makes your brand credible and builds customer trust in your business - 33% of consumers doubt the trustworthiness of a business without a custom domain email. A professional email address allows you to promote your business with each email you send, encouraging potential customers to remember your brand and recognize you for what you have to offer.

Doteasy offers everything you need to build a successful online presence. You can buy a unique domain name to establish your brand, and Doteasy's web hosting plans provide fast and secure service for a successful website. Our web hosting plans include custom domain emails so you can strengthen your brand and establish trust with every email you send.

Additionally, our dedicated and knowledgeable support is available through telephone, live chat, and email. When you come to us, we ensure you receive expert support from real people, and inquiries typically receive responses within 1 business day.

Doteasy's WordPress web hosting plans are optimized with the best features, and designed to fulfill the optimum server and security requirements to create and manage your website with WordPress. With our WordPress Hosting, you can rest assured that you have the optimal features to power your WordPress website. On top of that, SSL is included for free with all of our web hosting plans.

There are many benefits to transferring your domain or web hosting services to Doteasy! Award-winning support, value-packed features, and secure and fast website performance are reasons to love website services at Doteasy. You'll also experience convenient management if you choose us to host both your website and domain name.

Our website experts can help take care of your domain transfer, making it simple to move your domain hosting to Doteasy. You'll keep the remaining time on your current registration, plus at least a full year of domain registration extension with Doteasy (depending on the term length you choose).

We also offer a free website hosting transfer service. We'll help you migrate your website files to Doteasy for a hassle-free transfer. Just contact our team for more details: https://www.doteasy.com/support/

Your web hosting will be stored on our web servers in Canada. With Canadian web hosting, you'll experience enhanced data privacy protection and secure, advanced website technology.

Canada places personal privacy as a top priority, and has some of the strictest privacy protection policies in the world. Doteasy is governed by PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act), which was created to protect personal information and promote consumer trust. Canada is also home to some of the most advanced web hosting technology in the world, so you can benefit from reliable and fast web hosting with Doteasy.