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yourname.com — DNS handled. Live in an afternoon.

Connecting your own domain takes two DNS records added at whatever registrar you bought it from, and the change usually goes live within 24 hours and often inside an hour. Your DIRT site already works at dirttrades.com/s/your-name without one, so a custom domain mostly buys you a cleaner thing to print on a truck magnet or hand to a client. There is no extra charge to connect one on the Leads plan and above — you pay only the registrar, usually $10 to $20 a year.

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The problem

dirttrades.com/s/your-name works fine. But for clients who look you up, having your own domain says something. It takes about 90% of contractors off the list of "probably too small to bother." The problem is DNS setup sounds complicated.

Why we built it

You buy the domain. DIRT gives you two DNS records to add — we walk you through it step by step. Your site moves to your own domain. No hosting to manage, no server to maintain.

How it works

  1. 1

    Buy a domain at any registrar (GoDaddy, Namecheap, Google Domains).

  2. 2

    In DIRT website settings, tap "Custom domain" and enter your domain name.

  3. 3

    DIRT gives you two DNS records to add at your registrar. Add them. Site goes live within 24 hours.

What changes for your business

Before

Site lives on dirttrades.com subdomain. Clients who look you up see a shared URL.

After

yourname.com. Professional anchor. DNS setup in twenty minutes.

Common questions

What is a custom domain and do I need one?

A custom domain is a web address you own — like joesmith-plumbing.com — instead of a shared URL. Your DIRT site works at dirttrades.com/s/your-name without one. A custom domain looks more established and makes it easier for clients who know your name to find you directly.

How do I connect a custom domain to my DIRT site?

Buy a domain at any registrar. In DIRT website settings, tap "Custom domain" and enter your domain name. DIRT gives you two DNS records to add at your registrar. Add them and your site moves to your own domain within 24 hours.

Where do I buy a domain name?

GoDaddy, Namecheap, and Google Domains are the most common options. Expect $10–$20/year for a .com. DIRT doesn't sell domains — you buy from any registrar and point it at DIRT.

How long does it take for a custom domain to go live?

DNS propagation typically takes a few minutes to 24 hours after you add the records. In most cases it's under an hour.

Does a custom domain affect my SEO?

Your trade and city content drive local SEO far more than the domain name itself. A custom domain won't dramatically change your rankings, but it's cleaner for business cards, truck magnets, and referrals.

What does my site URL look like before I connect a custom domain?

Your site lives at dirttrades.com/s/your-slug — a real public URL, shareable, mobile-optimized, and Google-indexable. The custom domain is an upgrade, not a requirement.

Can I switch to a different domain later?

Yes. Update the connected domain in DIRT settings at any time. Your site moves to the new address.

Does DIRT charge extra for connecting a custom domain?

No. Custom domain connection is included with Leads and higher. You pay the registrar for the domain itself; DIRT handles the connection at no extra charge.

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