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🌐 Using a Separate Domain for Your WithMe Hub (When You Already Have a Website)

Explains why creators with an existing website should use a separate domain for their WithMe hub instead of pointing their main domain's CNAME, which would take their current site offline.

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🌐 Using a Separate Domain for Your WithMe Hub (When You Already Have a Website)

Already have a website or online store? Awesome β€” that means you're serious about your brand! But before you connect your existing domain to your WithMe hub, there's something really important you need to know. πŸ‘‡


⚠️ Why You Shouldn't Point Your Main Domain to WithMe

When you set up a custom domain for your WithMe hub, you're asked to update your DNS records β€” specifically, to point a CNAME record (usually www) to WithMe's servers.

Here's the thing: if your domain already powers a live website, store, or landing page, pointing that domain's CNAME to WithMe will replace your existing site entirely. Your current website will go offline and visitors will see your WithMe hub instead.

πŸ“ Note:
This isn't a WithMe limitation β€” it's how DNS works! A domain can only point to one place at a time. Think of it like a street sign: it can only direct traffic in one direction.


βœ… The Simple Fix: Use a Separate Domain

Don't worry β€” we've got you! The easiest and safest approach is to use a separate domain (subdomain not allowed) for your WithMe hub. That way, your existing website stays exactly where it is and your hub gets its own home. 🏠

Option 1: Register a New Domain

Pick up a fresh domain that's all about your creator brand β€” something like yourbrand.com or yournameacademy.com. Domain registrars like Namecheap, GoDaddy, or Google Domains make this quick and affordable (usually under $15/year!).

Option 2: Use a WithMe's default domain

There’s no need to move your hub to a custom domainβ€”most creators (around 90%) keep it simple and it works perfectly for them!


πŸ”— Quick Recap

Scenario

Recommendation

You don't have an existing website

Go ahead and apply for your domain setup directly to WithMe! πŸš€

You do have a live website on your domain

Register a new domain

You want everything under one roof

Link to your WithMe hub from your main site's navigation menu

Your brand deserves a smooth, polished experience β€” for you and your audience. Setting up a separate domain or subdomain takes just a few minutes but saves you from unexpected downtime and confused visitors. You've got this! πŸ’ͺ

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