One of the most common barriers to starting an online business is the perceived complexity of setup. Domain registration, DNS configuration, SSL certificates – it can feel overwhelming before you've even listed your first product.
With Djangify managed hosting, you can skip all of that and start selling immediately.
Your Free Subdomain
Every managed hosting account includes a subdomain on djangify.com at no extra cost. Your store might be:
- yourname.djangify.com
- yourbrand.djangify.com
- yourproduct.djangify.com
This is a fully functional web address. Customers can visit it, browse your products, make purchases, and access their downloads. It works exactly like a custom domain – because technically, it is a domain. It's just one we provide for you.
Why This Matters for Getting Started
Buying a domain costs money. Configuring DNS records requires some technical knowledge. Waiting for propagation takes time. SSL certificate setup adds another step.
None of that is insurmountable, but it's friction when you're trying to validate a business idea. Do customers even want what you're selling? Will your products find an audience?
A djangify.com subdomain lets you answer those questions first. Start selling, test your market, build your customer base. The technical refinements can come later.
When You're Ready for a Custom Domain
Once your business is established and you want your own branded domain, adding one is straightforward. You register your domain through any registrar you prefer, update the DNS settings to point to your Djangify store, and we handle the rest.
Your existing store, products, customers, and order history remain exactly as they were. The only change is the web address people use to reach you.
Many successful businesses start on a subdomain and add a custom domain once they've proven the concept. There's no penalty for starting simple and upgrading later.
What About SEO?
A reasonable concern: does using a subdomain hurt your search engine rankings?
In practice, the impact is minimal for most digital product businesses. Your customers typically find you through direct marketing, social media, content marketing, and word of mouth rather than searching for generic product terms. A memorable subdomain works perfectly well for these discovery paths.
That said, if organic search is central to your strategy, a custom domain does provide some advantages for building domain authority over the long term. But this rarely matters in the early stages when you're still building an audience.
Professional Appearance
Some people worry that a subdomain looks less professional than a custom domain. This is largely a perception from an earlier era of the internet.
Today, customers care about whether your product solves their problem and whether your checkout feels secure. A clean, well-designed store on yourname.djangify.com inspires more confidence than a poorly designed store on a custom domain.
Professionalism comes from your products, your presentation, and your customer service – not from where your domain was registered.
The Bottom Line
You don't need a domain to start selling with Djangify managed hosting. Use your included subdomain to launch quickly, test your market, and build your business. Add a custom domain whenever you're ready, or don't – plenty of successful stores operate on subdomains indefinitely.
The goal is removing barriers between you and your first sale. Domain registration shouldn't be one of them.
