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6. Connecting Your Domain to Shopify: A High-Level Overview

Part 1 • Path C: The $17/yr "Brand Builder" Startup

Once you've purchased your domain, the connection process involves telling your domain registrar to "point" the domain to Shopify's servers. Inside your Shopify dashboard, navigate to Settings > Domains. Click "Connect existing domain" and enter the domain you just purchased. Shopify will then provide you with specific DNS (Domain Name System) records that you need to enter at your domain registrar. This usually involves changing the 'A' record and the 'CNAME' record. While it sounds technical, both Shopify and your registrar will provide step-by-step guides to walk you through this simple copy-and-paste process.

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In this module: Path C: The $17/yr "Brand Builder" Startup10 steps
  1. 1The Core Philosophy: Digital Real Estate
  2. 2The Tech Stack: Shopify Starter + Custom Domain
  3. 3The Psychological Impact of a Custom Domain
  4. 4Long-Term SEO and Brand Equity
  5. 5How to Choose and Purchase a Domain
  6. 6Connecting Your Domain to Shopify: A High-Level Overview
  7. 7Subdomains vs. Main Domains for Merch
  8. 8The Total Financial Commitment of Path C
  9. 9Path C as the Foundation for Future Growth
  10. 10Final Verdict: Why Path C is the Recommended Standard