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What is the difference between domain aliases and 301 redirect?

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:43:28 GMT

What is domain aliases?

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:43:03 GMT

Domain Aliases allows you to assign more than one domain name to one web site with Action you can have an unlimited number of domains pointing to a single web site.

For example, if you have the domain "mydomain.com" set up as an alias to the hosting account for "myotherdomain.com," anyone browsing to "mydomain.com" will go to the "myotherdomain.com" Web site.

Note: Using Domain aliases can have a negative impact on your site raking in many search engines and thus you run the risk of losing a lot of traffic from visitors to your site who follow a search engine link. To avoid this you can use 301 redirect which is also supported by Action. Search engine spiders will transfer your page rank and update any back links to the old page onto the new page when you use a 301 redirect. The code "301" is interpreted as "moved permanently."

For more information see "What is difference between domain aliases and 301 redirect?" also for information on how to set up domain aliases for your account please see "Setting up Domain Aliases?".

What is Action Hosting's name server information?

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:42:47 GMT

Primary: ns1.actionhosting.ca [204.92.104.120]
Secondary: ns1.wsiactionhosting.com [208.72.208.115]

Where can I find the DNS servers for the various DCPs?

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:42:03 GMT

This information will be located in the hosting document of the DCPs, and MAPS. Action Hosting name servers are as follows:

Primary: ns1.actionhosting.ca [204.92.104.120]
Secondary: ns1.wsiactionhosting.com [208.72.208.115]

What is a domain name server (DNS)?

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:41:25 GMT

A domain ame server is the internet equivalent to a telephone book. A domain name server maintains a directory of domain names that match the IP address of a web server. The information from all the name servers across the internet is stored in a central repository.

This makes it possible for people across the internet to access your web site using a familiar domain name, instead of having to remember a series of numbers (IP address).

It usually takes about 4-8 hours for .com and .net domains and about 24-96 hours for all other domain extensions before name servers on other networks are able to access the information after the central repository is updated. This period is referred to as the propagation period.

Action Hosting name servers are:

Primary: ns1.actionhosting.ca [204.92.104.120]
Secondary: ns1.wsiactionhosting.com [208.72.208.115]

What are the IP address of Action Hosting name servers?

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:40:57 GMT

Primary: ns1.actionhosting.ca [204.92.104.120]
Secondary: ns1.wsiactionhosting.com [208.72.208.115]

How do I set up my name servers?

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:40:41 GMT

The process for setting your name servers depends on where you purchase the domain name. Check with your domain name registrar for specific instructions.

The name servers for your Action Hosting account are:

Primary: ns1.actionhosting.ca [204.92.104.120]
Secondary: ns1.wsiactionhosting.com [208.72.208.115]

These name servers will point your domain name to your hosting account.

NOTE:It usually takes about 4-8 hours for .com and .net domains and about 24-96 hours for all other domain extensions before name servers on other networks are able to access the information after the central repository is updated. This period is referred to as the propagation period.

How do I modify the name server for my domain?

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:40:21 GMT

The process for modifying your name servers depends on where you purchase the domain name. Check with your domain name registrar for specific instructions.

The name servers for your Action Hosting account are:

Primary: ns1.actionhosting.ca [204.92.104.120]
Secondary: ns1.wsiactionhosting.com [208.72.208.115]