This article explains how to choose a suitable domain name, understand the most common domain extensions, and check the key points to consider before purchasing one.
A domain name is the address visitors use to access your pages, sales funnels, and member area. It allows you to display your own brand throughout the customer journey instead of a default learnybox.com address. If you have already purchased your domain name, you can proceed directly to the connection step: How to set up a custom domain
What is a domain name used for?
A domain name is the address of your business on the internet. For example:
mydomain.com
Once connected to Learnybox, it can replace the default learnybox.com address used for your pages, sales funnels, and member area. Your visitors will then see your own professional address when viewing your content or making a purchase.
💡 You do not need to purchase additional web hosting to host your Learnybox pages or courses. Learnybox already hosts this content. The domain name is simply used to customize the address.
How to choose your domain name
A good domain name should be easy to remember, easy to write, and suitable for your business in the long term. Here are a few guidelines:
Use your name or your business name. If your audience already knows you by your name, use it. If you are building a brand, consider using the brand name.
Keep it short and easy to remember. You may need to say it aloud, mention it in videos or podcasts, or have customers type it themselves.
Make it easy to spell. Avoid hyphens and numbers where possible, as they can be difficult to explain and may lead to typing errors.
Think long term. A domain name that is too closely associated with a single product may become limiting if you later launch other products or services.
Which domain extension should you choose?
The extension is the ending of your domain name, such as .com or .fr
For a French-speaking business, .com and .fr are often the easiest extensions for visitors to recognize and understand.
The
.comextension is suitable if your audience is not limited to France or if you want a widely recognized web address.The
.frextension may be suitable if your business primarily targets a French audience.
Both extensions can be used with Learnybox. If several extensions are available for the same domain name, choose the one that best matches your audience and brand strategy.
Where to purchase your domain name
You can purchase your domain name from a specialized provider, commonly known as a domain registrar or hosting provider.
We provide step-by-step video tutorials for a couple of popular providers to help you connect your domain to Learnybox:
Cloudflare
Namecheap
Other providers can also be used. The overall configuration process is the same, although the interface and the way DNS settings are managed may vary slightly from one provider to another.
Before purchasing your domain, make sure the provider gives you access to the domain's DNS zone.
The DNS zone is where you will configure the DNS settings required to connect your domain name to Learnybox.
💡 If you are unsure, simply ask your provider: “Can I modify the DNS records for my domain name?” This is important because without access to the DNS zone, you will not be able to configure the DNS settings required to connect your domain to Learnybox.
After purchasing your domain name
Once you have purchased your domain name, you can proceed with its configuration.
To use your domain name for your pages, sales funnels, and member area, see: How to set up a custom domain
To send emails using a custom sending domain, see:
How to set up your sending domain
Both configurations are managed through your domain's hosting provider. You do not need to configure them at the same time, as long as you have access to your DNS zone.
If you need additional assistance, please contact the Learnybox technical support team.
FAQ
Do I need web hosting in addition to my domain name?
Do I need web hosting in addition to my domain name?
No. Learnybox hosts your pages, sales funnels, and courses. You only need to purchase the domain name itself.
Can I use the domain name of my existing website?
Can I use the domain name of my existing website?
Yes. You can create a dedicated subdomain, for example course.mydomain.com, and connect it to Learnybox. Your existing website will continue to work normally.
How long does it take before I can use my domain?
How long does it take before I can use my domain?
Your domain name is usually active within a few minutes of purchase. Once connected to Learnybox, the connection is validated automatically, generally in less than an hour, although it may occasionally take up to 48 hours.
Can I change my domain name later?
Can I change my domain name later?
Yes, without losing any of your content. See our dedicated article:
How to replace an existing custom domain and link your content to the new domain
Can I connect multiple domain names to my account?
Can I connect multiple domain names to my account?
Yes, depending on your subscription plan. See our dedicated article:
How to set up multiple custom domains