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Domain and technical setup

How your website address gets set up.

This is not the launch itself. After your proposal is accepted and the agreed deposit is paid, I confirm the website address with you, then handle the domain connection, DNS, SSL and the initial hosting configuration. Development follows. The site goes live after you have reviewed it and the final payment is complete.

Where this sits

This page explains one stage. It does not show the status of a particular project.

  1. 01
    Proposal accepted
  2. 02
    Agreed deposit
  3. 03
    Domain and technical setup

    Explained on this page

  4. 04
    Development
  5. 05
    Your review
  6. 06
    Final payment
  7. 07
    Launch

What I handle

  • Confirm the website address

    After the proposal is accepted and the agreed deposit is paid, I check availability with you before a domain is registered.

  • Connect DNS, SSL and hosting

    I configure DNS, the SSL certificate and the initial hosting setup so the site can be served securely.

  • Then development starts

    Once that configuration is in place, I build the website. It goes live later, after your review and the final payment.

What you can expect

  • Updates in plain language while the address and technical setup are being confirmed.
  • The included domain is registered for you or your business.
  • DNS, SSL and the initial hosting configuration are put in place before development.
  • Contact forms are checked, and analytics are configured only where that is appropriate and consent allows it.

One standard available .co.uk or .uk domain is included for the first two years. The domain is registered for you or your business. Premium domains, domains already owned or offered for resale, alternative extensions and additional domains may cost extra. Any additional cost will always be explained and agreed before purchase. Domain renewal after the included two years is separate, unless an ongoing agreement expressly includes it. Domain ownership and website hosting are separate.

Your website package is a one-off project price. It covers the design, development and technical setup needed to get your website live, including the initial hosting configuration. It does not commit you to a compulsory monthly subscription. After launch, you can choose an optional Website Care Plan if you would like Creative Spark Digital to continue managing your website. If you prefer not to take a Care Plan, your website can be configured with an appropriate hosting provider and you remain responsible for that provider's ongoing charges, unless your proposal says otherwise.

Need help?

If you are unsure about your domain, contact me.

I will help you work out what is needed. No payment is required to send an enquiry.

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