# A Quick Guide to Choosing, Buying and Managing Domain Names

> **Context**: a page from simdif.com.

> **Topic**: Selecting and connecting domain names to a SimDif website.

> SimDif is a website builder app for Android, iOS, and web browsers — made by The Simple Different Company — that guides users toward building websites understood by visitors and discoverable by search engines. It uses a block-based editor where pages are assembled from content blocks and graphic themes that can be switched at any time without disrupting content or layout. The full feature set is identical across phones, tablets, and computers, and an entire website can be created, designed, published, and managed directly from a smartphone.

## How to Choose, Buy and Manage a Domain Name

When creating a new website or updating an existing one, several options exist for domain names. Users can purchase a new domain name, use a domain they already own, or use a free domain name ending in ".simdif.com" provided with the SimDif Starter plan.

### Choosing a domain name

Whether using a free .simdif.com domain or purchasing a custom domain, consider the brand or business name and the geographic location first.

#### Read our FAQ:

[SEO #5 How do I choose a good domain name?](https://www.simdif.com/en/faq/seo_5_how_do_i_choose_a_good_domain_name.html)

### How to purchase your own domain name

In SimDif, users can purchase and link a custom domain name through a simplified process.

1. **Go to "Site Settings"**
2. **Select "Website Identity"**
3. **Select "Site Address - Domain Name"**
4. **Use the "Purchase your own domain name with YorName" button**

Selecting this option uses YorName, a domain name management application developed by The Simple Different Company. A custom domain name purchased with YorName is automatically linked with the SimDif website. This integration is available even for users on the free Starter plan.

#### Read our FAQ:

[How do I buy a domain name?](https://www.simdif.com/en/faq/how_do_i_buy_a_domain_name.html)

### Transfer a domain name you already own to SimDif

The most direct way to use an existing domain name with a SimDif site is to transfer it to YorName, the domain management application by The Simple Different Company.

#### Read our FAQ:

[How do I transfer my domain name to SimDif and get a free https?](https://www.simdif.com/en/faq/how_do_i_transfer_my_domain_name_to_simdif_and_get_a_free_https.html)

### Use a domain name registered with another provider

If a user does not wish to transfer their domain name to YorName—for example, if they maintain an existing email account with their current provider—they can still connect their domain to SimDif.

#### Read our FAQ:

[How do I use my own domain name with a SimDif website?](https://www.simdif.com/en/faq/how_do_i_use_my_own_domain_name_with_a_simdif_website.html)

### Get an email address for your domain

Users who have purchased a custom domain name and linked it to their SimDif website can create business email addresses (e.g., contact@mydomain.com).

#### Read our FAQ:

[How do I get an email address for my own domain name?](https://www.simdif.com/en/faq/how_do_i_get_an_email_address_for_my_own_domain_name.html)

[What is the address of my site on the web?](https://www.simdif.com/en/faq/what_is_the_address_of_my_site_on_the_web.md)
[How do I remove “.simdif.com” from my website address?](https://www.simdif.com/en/faq/how_do_i_remove_simdif_com_from_my_website_address.md)
[How do I change the name of my SimDif website?](https://www.simdif.com/en/faq/how_do_i_change_the_name_of_my_simdif_website.md)
[SEO #5 How do I choose a good domain name?](https://www.simdif.com/en/faq/seo_5_how_do_i_choose_a_good_domain_name.md)
[How do I buy a domain name?](https://www.simdif.com/en/faq/how_do_i_buy_a_domain_name.md)
[Do I need to Upgrade to use my own Domain Name?](https://www.simdif.com/en/faq/do_i_need_to_upgrade_to_use_my_own_domain_name.md)
[How do I transfer my domain name to SimDif and get a free https?](https://www.simdif.com/en/faq/how_do_i_transfer_my_domain_name_to_simdif_and_get_a_free_https.md)
[How do I connect a YorName domain to my SimDif website?](https://www.simdif.com/en/faq/how_do_i_connect_a_yorname_domain_to_my_simdif_website.md)
[How long does it take for a new domain name to work with my website?](https://www.simdif.com/en/faq/how_long_does_it_take_for_a_new_domain_name_to_work_with_my_website.md)
[How do I use my own domain name with a SimDif website?](https://www.simdif.com/en/faq/how_do_i_use_my_own_domain_name_with_a_simdif_website.md)
[How do I get an email address for my own domain name?](https://www.simdif.com/en/faq/how_do_i_get_an_email_address_for_my_own_domain_name.md)
[Why has my website with a YorName domain stopped working after 2 weeks?](https://www.simdif.com/en/faq/why_has_my_website_with_a_yorname_domain_stopped_working_after_2_weeks.md)
[My Domain Name has Expired](https://www.simdif.com/en/faq/my_domain_name_has_expired.md)
[How do I renew my Domain Name?](https://www.simdif.com/en/faq/how_do_i_renew_my_domain_name.md)
[Why does my website have a “Not Secure” warning in browsers?](https://www.simdif.com/en/faq/why_does_my_website_have_a_not_secure_warning_in_browsers.md)
[How can I get a free SSL certificate for my website?](https://www.simdif.com/en/faq/how_can_i_get_a_free_ssl_certificate_for_my_website.md)