Subdomain

A prefix before the main domain name creating separate sections, like blog.example.com or shop.example.com. Subdomains can isolate different applications while maintaining brand association. Consider whether subdomains or subdirectories better serve your SEO strategy.

Related terms

Related terms

  • Custom Domain

    Publishing

    A personalized web address like yourbrand.com instead of a platform-provided subdomain. Custom domains are essential for professional branding and improve trustworthiness with visitors. Framer supports custom domains with automatic SSL certificate provisioning and straightforward DNS configuration.

  • TLD

    Publishing

    Top-Level Domain—the suffix at the end of domain names like .com, .org, .io, or country codes like .uk. Different TLDs carry different connotations and trust levels. Choose TLDs appropriate for your audience and purpose.

  • CNAME Record

    Publishing

    A DNS record that points one hostname to another hostname instead of an IP address. CNAME records are commonly used to connect subdomains to hosted platforms like Framer.

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