Domain Redirection - 3 Reasons Why and How
By Diane C Stephens

Domain redirection is a useful thing to know how to do! Did you realize that you can redirect a domain name to another website? You can and it is easy! But, why would you want to? Domain name selection is one of the first steps most marketers take in beginning their business. The selection is often made prior to having the skill to choose wisely, resulting in a poor choice.

Learning URL redirection will enable you to overcome this situation and also accomplish several other things, that can make your marketing easier or more effective.

WHY:

• Can use a better domain name (easy to remember or spell) and redirect to an existing website that has a domain name that you feel isn't as memorable. You then do not have to worry about all your existing links, they will still work and the new domain name will go there as well. This is especially important if you have been driving traffic to your site, all your previous efforts will NOT be wasted.
• Can use a domain name in an ezine article that automatically redirects clicks to an affiliate product. As some ezine article companies do not allow you to post an affiliate link, you can use a redirect to accomplish this.
• If you promote an MLM (multi level marketing) Company you can use a unique domain name and redirect clicks to the company replicated website.

Three good reasons why you should know how to do this! One or all of these situations may arise. This useful skill can be easily accomplished by following the steps listed below.

HOW:

• Log in to your hosting account c panel
• Look for the section called Domains
• Under here click on 'redirects'
• Fill in the following fields;
• Type:permanent;
• All public domains;
• Redirect to: enter the website URL that you want clicks to go to (include the http://www )
• Check the wild card redirect box

As easy as that you have sent the traffic from one domain name to another site. Note: If this isn't how your hosting company handles redirects, they should be able to tell you the steps to do this, or even do it for you.

Domain redirection is a skill that will take a small investment of your time, but once learned, you will reap multiple benefits for your business. If you take the time to learn the skills necessary for marketing online, you will be in control of your business and in a much better position to succeed.

Learning these skills does take some effort. If you are interested in learning more of these basic skills for Internet Marketing, visit my website, where you can subscribe to my FREE weekly newsletter, Keys to Success. Written especially for the beginner, they discuss topics useful to the newcomer. When you visit grab a free copy of my Special Report all about keywords! Http://keywords.dianecstephens.com.

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