Google recently announced that Google Domains will wind down its operations starting in 2024. This change will affect millions of users relying on Google Domains for domain registration and management needs. As we navigate these changes, it’s crucial to understand the impact and the necessary steps to ensure a smooth transition.
Key Changes to Google Domains
As part of the transition, Google Domains will no longer offer domain registration services. Instead, Squarespace, a popular website building and hosting company, will acquire the assets of Google Domains. If you currently have domains registered with Google, your services will be transitioned to Squarespace.
Important Dates and Actions
Transition Timeline
- Starting in 2024: The transition process will begin. Google Domains customers will receive notifications about the transition to Squarespace. This will include instructions on managing your domains during the transition period.
- Completion by 2024: By the end of 2024, all Google Domains services will be fully transitioned to Squarespace. After this date, domain management will no longer be available through Google Domains.
What You Need to Do
To ensure a seamless transition, Google advises customers to follow these steps:
- Review Notifications: Check your email for notifications from Google Domains about the transition. These emails will contain important information about the timeline and steps you must take.
- Update Payment Information: Ensure that your payment information is up to date to avoid service interruptions during the transition.
- Backup Important Data: Back up any important data related to your domains, such as DNS settings and website content.
- Familiarize Yourself with Squarespace: If you are not already using Squarespace, take some time to familiarize yourself with their platform and services.
How MILE Social Can Help
At MILE Social, we understand that transitioning your domain services can be complex. We are here to help make this transition as smooth as possible. This transition presents an excellent opportunity to enhance your website’s performance and customization. MILE Social offers services to migrate your site to our dedicated server and rebuild it on WordPress.
We build our websites on WordPress. WordPress is often considered superior to Squarespace for building websites due to its flexibility and customization options. With thousands of themes and plugins, WordPress allows extensive tailoring to meet specific needs, whereas Squarespace offers more limited customization. WordPress excels in SEO capabilities, providing powerful tools like Yoast SEO to enhance search engine rankings, unlike the basic SEO tools available in Squarespace. Additionally, WordPress grants full ownership and control over your website and data. Our team can assist you in migrating your domain from Google Domains to Squarespace, ensuring that all your settings and data are correctly transferred.
By moving your site to WordPress, you can benefit from:
- Improved SEO: WordPress is SEO-friendly, making optimizing your site for search engines and improving your online visibility easier.
- Customization Options: With thousands of themes and plugins, WordPress allows extensive customization to meet your specific needs.
- Dedicated Support: Our team will provide dedicated support throughout the migration and rebuild process, ensuring a smooth transition and optimal performance.
If you have any questions about the changes to Google Domains or need assistance building a new website, please don’t hesitate to contact MILE Social. We are committed to helping you maintain a strong and effective online presence, no matter what changes come your way. Contact us today to learn more about how we can support you during this transition.
