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85: Website 101: Domain, Hosting & CMS Basics

85: Website 101: Domain, Hosting & CMS Basics

Update: 2025-03-13
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🏠 Confused about domains, hosting, and CMS? In this episode, I break down exactly what you need to know about domains, hosting, content management systems, and professional email addresses - the essential building blocks with no fluff, just practical information to help you understand what's happening behind the scenes of your Squarespace website.

By the end of this video, you'll understand the difference between domains and hosting, know which CMS is right for your needs, and learn how to create a professional email address that matches your domain.

⭐ Check out my Blueprint AI tutorial to build your prefab digital home super fast: insidethesquare.co/blueprint

⏰ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Website Basics: What You Need to Know
02:00 Domains Explained: Your Digital Address
03:00 Hosting: The Land for Your Website Home
04:00 Content Management Systems Compared
05:00 Squarespace Blueprint: Build a Site in 30 Minutes
06:00 Professional Email: Level Up Your Business Credibility
08:00 Connecting External Domains to Squarespace
09:00 Next Steps: Secure Your Digital Real Estate

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📝 Full show notes: https://insidethesquare.co/podcast/85
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For a transcript of this episode, along with the links to any resources mentioned, visit insidethesquare.co/podcast

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85: Website 101: Domain, Hosting & CMS Basics

85: Website 101: Domain, Hosting & CMS Basics

Becca Harpain