Who This Is For / When to Use
This article is for account owners and admins who are setting up websites or funnels and need to understand how domains work in Kyrios.
Use this when:
You are buying a new domain for your business.
You are connecting an existing domain to Kyrios.
You need to decide between a root domain, a subdomain, or www vs non-www.
What a Domain Is
A domain is your business’s unique web address, such as yourbusiness.com.
Domains:
Act as your primary online identity.
Allow customers to access your website or funnel easily.
Work automatically once configured, without ongoing maintenance.
Where to Buy a Domain
You can purchase a domain from any third-party domain registrar. Common options include:
Cloudflare – Strong security and performance features.
GoDaddy – Large selection of domain extensions and a beginner-friendly interface.
Namecheap – Affordable pricing with domain privacy options.
Google Domains – Simple management and clear pricing.
Bluehost – Useful if you also need traditional web hosting.
Hover – Straightforward domain registration with no upsells.
Best Practice: Choose a registrar based on pricing, support quality, ease of DNS management, and available security features.
Domains vs Subdomains
Domains
A domain is your main web address.
Key characteristics:
Represents your primary brand (example:
yourbusiness.com).Operates independently.
Best for your main website or primary funnel.
Subdomains
A subdomain is an extension of your main domain.
Key characteristics:
Uses the same root domain (example:
blog.yourbusiness.com).Helps organize content or functions.
Commonly used for blogs, support pages, or stores.
When to Use Subdomains: Use subdomains when you want to clearly separate sections of your business while keeping them under one main domain.
WWW vs Non-WWW Domains
www.yourbusiness.com and yourbusiness.com are technically different addresses.
When connecting a domain to Kyrios:
Choose one version as your root domain (either www or non-www).
Add that version inside Kyrios.
Set up a redirect at your domain registrar so the other version points to your chosen root domain.
Example:
If you add
www.yourbusiness.comto Kyrios, set a redirect soyourbusiness.comforwards towww.yourbusiness.com.
This ensures visitors reach the correct site no matter which version they type.
Redirect Setup Guidance
Redirects are configured at your domain registrar, not inside Kyrios.
Registrar-specific guides:
Cloudflare: Redirect www to non-www (or vice versa)
Google Domains: Domain redirect setup
Common Issues and Fixes
Website Not Loading
Cause: Domain is pointing to the wrong destination.
Fix: Verify DNS records and ensure the domain is connected to the correct site or funnel in Kyrios.
Duplicate Versions of the Site
Cause: Both www and non-www versions are active without a redirect.
Fix: Choose one root domain and redirect the other at your registrar.
Confusion Between Domain and Subdomain
Cause: Subdomain added when a root domain was intended (or vice versa).
Fix: Confirm whether you want the main site (yourbusiness.com) or a section (app.yourbusiness.com).
FAQ
What is a domain, and why is it important?
A domain is your business’s unique web address. It provides a professional, easy-to-remember way for customers to find your website or funnel.
Can I use multiple subdomains for my business?
Yes. You can use different subdomains for different purposes, such as blog.yourbusiness.com, support.yourbusiness.com, or shop.yourbusiness.com.
Should I use www or non-www?
Either option works. The key requirement is choosing one and redirecting the other to it.
Can both www and non-www exist at the same time?
They can, but this is not recommended. Redirecting one to the other avoids confusion and traffic issues.
What is the most common mistake when setting up a domain?
Not setting up proper redirects or pointing the domain to the wrong site or funnel.
Why are domains considered essential business assets?
Once configured, a domain continuously routes visitors to your online presence without additional effort, making it the foundation of your professional identity online.