Configuring Your Domain for a WordPress Website
To set up your domain for a WordPress website, follow these organized and categorized steps:
1. Update DNS Zone File:
- Contact your domain support team and instruct them to make the following adjustments in the DNS Zone File:
- CNAME Record:
- Host: www
- Points to: [your domain name] (e.g., abc.com)
- A Record (for the main domain):
- First A Record:
- Host: @
- Target/Destination: 89.117.8.173
- TTL (Time to Live): Auto or 14400 (choose one)
2. Professional Email Setup:
- Don't forget to purchase a business email through GoDaddy or any other domain provider. This step is crucial for maintaining a professional appearance.