Subdomain Multi-Region Setup for Bilingual Sites
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WHOIS Privacy and SEO: Does Hiding Owner Hurt Rankings?
WHOIS privacy hides your name, address, and email from public lookups. The persistent rumor is that Google treats hidden owners as suspicious. Here is what is actually true.
Custom Domain Works on Vercel But Not Firebase (2026)
Same domain works fine when bound to Vercel, fails when you try Firebase Hosting. Why Firebase has stricter requirements and how to fix.
Domain Points to the Wrong Hosting Provider
You changed hosts but DNS still resolves to the old provider. Where to look in the DNS chain to find where the wrong record lives.
Duplicate Domain Versions Indexed — http, https, www, non-www
Google has indexed all four versions of your site. Each version splits link equity. How to unify under one canonical.
HTTPS Not Forced — Site Serves on Both http and https
Your site responds on both http and https. Google indexes both versions and your security score is downgraded.
Name Server vs DNS Records — Where Do I Actually Change Things (2026)
Beginners confuse name servers (NS) and individual DNS records (A, CNAME). Changing one without understanding the other causes hours of debugging.
Old Deployment URL Appears in Search Instead of Custom Domain
Google indexes `your-app.vercel.app` or `your-site.web.app` instead of your custom domain. Why and how to fix.
Redirects Broken After Domain Change
You moved from old.com to new.com. Some pages redirect correctly, others return 404. How to map and verify a complete redirect set.
RSS / OG URLs Still Use Placeholder Domain
You shipped from a starter template but RSS feed entries and og:url still say `https://example.com/...`. Why these are silent SEO killers and how to fix.
Search Console Property Mismatch After New Domain
You moved domains but your old GSC property doesn't track the new one. How to migrate without losing historical data.
Site Opens Intermittently After Domain Connect
Sometimes the site loads, sometimes it shows a hosting platform error or DNS error. Common causes after binding a domain to a new platform.
Sitemap Still References Old Domain
After domain migration, sitemap.xml still lists URLs on the old domain. Search Console sees mismatched URLs.
SSL Mixed Content Warning in Browser
Site is on HTTPS but browser shows a "Not fully secure" warning. Caused by HTTP assets loaded on HTTPS pages.
TTL Too High Makes DNS Changes Slow
You changed DNS but it takes 24+ hours to propagate. Lowering TTL before changes makes propagation predictable.
www and non-www Both Open Separately
Visitors can reach both yourdomain.com and www.yourdomain.com. Both load. Why this hurts SEO and how to fix.
Connecting a custom domain to Firebase Hosting
Add a custom domain to Firebase Hosting with the exact DNS records, dig commands for verification, and the common failures explained.
Adding a custom domain on Vercel (and what waits to break)
Point a custom domain at Vercel with the exact DNS records, dig + curl verification, and Cloudflare-in-front configuration that does not break SSL.
When to Buy a Domain (And When to Wait)
Decide when to buy a custom domain — with a checklist, WHOIS / trademark commands, and registrar checks that prevent expensive regret.
DNS A vs CNAME — Explained in 5 Minutes
A records point to an IP. CNAMEs point to another name. That single sentence solves 90% of indie DNS confusion — here is the other 10%.
Will Changing Domains Hurt SEO — and How to Soften the Hit
A domain change always costs some short-term ranking. Use this 301 redirect playbook, Search Console move steps, and verification commands.
How Long It Really Takes for a Domain to Propagate
"24 to 48 hours" is folklore. Modern DNS propagates in minutes — when it does not, something is broken. Here is how to tell.
Picking a TLD: .com vs .ai vs .dev vs Anything Else
TLDs are not interchangeable. Use this pricing table, WHOIS check commands, and registrar checklist to pick the right one without regret.
Root Domain or www: How to Pick
Root vs www is cosmetic — until both serve the same content. Use this DNS table, redirect config, and curl verification to lock it down once.
Subdomain vs Subdirectory for Content: Which Google Prefers
`blog.yoursite.com` or `yoursite.com/blog`? Use this Vercel/Next/Cloudflare rewrite config to keep SEO consolidated on one domain.
What an SSL Certificate Actually Is (and Why You Don't Need to Buy One)
Free SSL is the 2026 default. Use these Caddyfile / Nginx / curl commands to verify your cert, set auto-renew, and avoid paid CA upsells.
When You Must Actually Buy a Domain
You can launch on a `*.vercel.app` or `*.web.app` URL for free. So when does an indie site really need a paid domain? Here is the honest answer.