Can you have 1 domain for 2 websites?

@AdamfloveJun 30.2015

I am creating a new company website. I eventually want to get rid of the old one when the new one is up and running. I want to be able to use the same domain name as the last one in order not to lose any web traffic coming into our site. Am I able to use one domain for both sites until I have the new one finished, or is their a better way to go about it that I do not know off?

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@cbVisionJun 30.2015 — #If you use one domain for both sites, which site would you want traffic to go to?

I'd recommend setting up a subdomain for your new site until it's ready to launch, for example, if your domain is whatever.com:

http://test.whatever.com

Once your ready to go live, move your site over to www.whatever.com to replace the old site.

@AdamfloveauthorJun 30.2015 — #If you use one domain for both sites, which site would you want traffic to go to?

I'd recommend setting up a subdomain for your new site until it's ready to launch, for example, if your domain is whatever.com:

http://test.whatever.com

Once your ready to go live, move your site over to www.whatever.com to replace the old site.[/QUOTE]

Once I move the site over to www.whatever.com, what do I do with the old site that was there? can you delete it or should I do something else with it?

@cbVisionJun 30.2015 — #Do you still want to use it?

@AdamfloveauthorJul 01.2015 — #No not necessarily, but I may want to refer to it for certain things. If I want to keep it "in storage", what would I do?

@AdamfloveauthorJul 01.2015 — #With setting up my new site on a subdomain until it is ready to take the place of my main site, would I install wordpress on that subdomain as well or on the original domain that my current cite is running on?

@jedaisoulJul 01.2015 — #When replacing a site with a new development, just keeping the same url is only part of the problem. Potentially every page is a landing page. So you need to consider what to do about users that have linked to those pages.

Also, what contingency (development/release/backup/disaster recovery) arrangements do you have in place?

- If none, then you should have!

- If you have contingency arrangements in place, they will probably dictate the way that you set up the development area for the new site, and what you do with the old one once the new one is released.

Basically, you should never develop on-line. You should have an off-line development area with sequential backup facilities so that, if you make a mistake, you can step back to the last good version with the minimum of fuss. Integrated with this, you should have a backup of the current live version, so that if the site is attacked or suffers a hardware failure, you can rebuild it.

@AdamfloveauthorJul 01.2015 — #So then keeping the same url would be a bad idea? But I need to so how do I go about doing that?

How would the contingency arrangements dictate the way that I set up the new site? I understand that if they are backed up then I would have them but I don't understand what they have to do with where I would set up my new site?

Where and how do I develop off-line with wordpress? Because I do not believe that is the way that site works. I think you have to be online.

@r8rJul 01.2015 — #So then keeping the same url would be a bad idea?[/QUOTE]

No it's not – by all means, make sure to prevent loose ends from happening by the page relaunch.

But I need to so how do I go about doing that?

How would the contingency arrangements dictate the way that I set up the new site? I understand that if they are backed up then I would have them but I don't understand what they have to do with where I would set up my new site?

Where and how do I develop off-line with wordpress? Because I do not believe that is the way that site works. I think you have to be online.[/QUOTE]

So, here is a possible scenario, if you don't have something like a managed machine at your hands:

* Set the old domain up on a new server, without changing the DNS settings

* Redirect the traffic on your dev machine to that server by creating a hosts entry, pointing your machine to the new server

* When done building the site, move the old version to another domain/subdomain, change the DNS settings for the TLD to poijnt to the new server with the new site. Make sure links from the new site to "old" content go to that new (sub)domain. Also make sure, that the new server is set up with redirects for URLs on the old system, to redirect users to the corresponding URL on the new server.

@jedaisoulJul 02.2015 — #
I understand that if they are backed up then I would have them but I don't understand what they have to do with where I would set up my new site? Where and how do I develop off-line with wordpress? Because I do not believe that is the way that site works. I think you have to be online.
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Using a CMS will, no doubt, affect the contingency arrangements. I suspect that WP could be installed on a local server such as Wamp, but I have no experience of that. Nor do I know how easy it would be to update the live area in such a scenario. If that means that, in practice, you must develop on-line then so be it.

@koyalJul 06.2015 — #you can create different pages each for a company from one domain but you cannot have single domain for two websites

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@Internetum01Jul 10.2015 — #Keeping the same domain is not a bad idea, rather it is a good move to keep your traffic.

Just like cbVision said, the best thing to do is put your new site to a sub domain and and keep the old site to the domain so your site visitors will not experience any downtime and inconvenience. Once the new site is ready, you can then move it from subdomain to your domain name. Regarding the old site that you want to keep, you just have to rename the folder it was on, say for example if the old site is on public_html just rename it to public_html_old and rename the folder of the new site as public_html.

f you are using WordPress so you won't have any problem on moving the root of your site you can use a WP plugin called WP_Clone. It will lessen your work and you won't experience any hassle

@advent_geekJul 10.2015 — #as all are said www is different from non www. that means www is a sub domain.

so you can use X No of Sub domains (may be there is linit on your hosting provider).

@advent_geekJul 10.2015 — #Sorry Double Posted..... ?:eek:

@vinborisJul 13.2015 — #No you can't have same domian for two websites.

@bobbeyJul 16.2015 — #Yes you can! We call this as A/B testing. In this case, 50 % of your traffic will go to version A. And other will go to version B. You just need 1 domain to do this.

The purpose of this action is to find out which layout is better. I often use it for my website.

If you dont know how does it look like, you can see my blog as a example: magento for beginners

@truongtankontumJul 16.2015 — #See me, the domain of good sites have not:

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@EasySmartAug 01.2015 — #Hi, Is it possible for me and my two partners to be joint owners of one domain name? Pls. advise. Thanks

@jedaisoulAug 01.2015 — #I'm not sure whether you meant domain name or domain, but the answer to both is the same anyway: It is my understanding that domains and domain names can be owned by partnerships. As with all partnership assets, the ownership split is determined by the memorandum of partnership. Note: These comments are my personal opinion and the law may be different in your domicile. For definitive advice consult a lawyer who is qualified to give advice on the corporate law of your country.

@EasySmartAug 02.2015 — #I'm not sure whether you meant domain name or domain, but the answer to both is the same anyway: It is my understanding that domains and domain names can be owned by partnerships. As with all partnership assets, the ownership split is determined by the memorandum of partnership. Note: These comments are my personal opinion and the law may be different in your domicile. For definitive advice consult a lawyer who is qualified to give advice on the corporate law of your country.[/QUOTE]

Thank you for your advice. I think whether we have to register our partnership name as a business entity rather than corporate entity. In case of business entity, can we apply for domain name with suffix "net" or "com"?. "net" can be used for personal use without registering partnership name, right? If no answer, I will consult an authority or lawyer.

@tracknutAug 02.2015 — #The answer is the same as if you'd asked "can my partners and I jointly own a desk?". Yes, but that agreement or contract is between you and your partners. "The Man" is not going to get involved in what happens if your partnership collapses, unless you chose to sue someone about it. Similarly, a domain reseller is not going to be asking about your business structure when selling you a domain. They'll be happy to take your money, either way.

@tvtaddyAug 10.2015 — #Any number of persons can be joint owner of a domain name, only if it is registered in the name of a firm or company.

@vasu_jainAug 12.2015 — #Hello

A domain name is simply a name like "thesitewizard.com". You pay a domain name registrar an annual fee for the right to use that name. A website is, on the other hand, a set of documents placed on a computer that is permanently connected to the Internet. When you associate a domain name, like thesitewizard.com, with that set of documents, others can view them by simply using a web browser to go to that domain.

Thanks

@janefirstAug 24.2015 — #You can create a sub domain to your main domain. It will provide an opportunity to show two websites using single domain.

To create a subdomain, please do the following:

Login to cPanel and click Subdomains.

In the drop-down, choose the domain.

In the box before the domain, type the subdomain name you want.

Click inside the "Document Root" box and it will auto-fill.

Hit the Create button.

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