Owning Your Name: Getting a Personal Domain and Setting It Up

Why Your Domain Matters

Owning your digital identity protects against impersonation and provides a professional hub.

Choosing a Registrar and TLD

Compare registrars and explain the pros and cons of .com, .io, .tech, etc.

Setting Up DNS Records

A, AAAA, MX, CNAME — explain each record’s function simply.

Hosting Options: Static, Dynamic, or Self-Hosted

Walk through GitHub Pages, VPS, or shared hosting.

Securing with HTTPS and DNSSEC

Add SSL certificates, enable DNSSEC, and discuss renewal automation.

Privacy and Branding Benefits

Protect WHOIS data and reinforce personal brand identity.

Conclusion: Control Your Digital Footprint

Close with encouragement to make the domain your central online anchor.