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Domain Redirect Setup Guide

Use your own custom domain to redirect visitors to your Pacific Market shop. Perfect for professional branding without building a separate website.

Domain Redirect Setup

Redirect your custom domain to your Pacific Market shop

yourbusiness.comhttps://pacificmarket.co.nz/shop/your-handle

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Access Your Domain Provider

Log into your domain registrar (GoDaddy, Namecheap, etc.)

Go to DNS Management or Domain Settings

2. Set Up URL Forwarding/Redirect

Look for 'URL Forwarding', 'Domain Redirect', or 'URL Redirect'

Enable forwarding for your domain

3. Enter Your Shop URL

Set the destination URL to your Pacific Market shop

Forward to: https://pacificmarket.co.nz/shop/your-handle

4. Choose Redirect Type

Select '301 Permanent Redirect' for SEO benefits

Set redirect type to 301 (Permanent)

5. Enable WWW Redirect

Also redirect www.yourdomain.com to your shop

Include www subdomain in forwarding

6. Save & Test

Save settings and test your domain after 24-48 hours

Allow time for DNS propagation

Provider-Specific Paths:

GoDaddy

Domains → My Domains → [Your Domain] → DNS → Forwarding → Add Forwarding

Namecheap

Domain List → Manage → Advanced DNS → URL Redirect Record

Google Domains

My Domains → [Your Domain] → Website → Forward to an existing webpage

Cloudflare

DNS → Page Rules → Create Page Rule → Forwarding URL

Important Notes:
  • • DNS changes can take 24-48 hours to propagate globally
  • • Use 301 (permanent) redirect for better SEO
  • • Test both www and non-www versions of your domain
  • • Keep your Pacific Market shop handle consistent
  • • Contact your domain provider if you need assistance
Benefits of Domain Redirect:
  • • Professional branded web presence
  • • Easy to remember and share
  • • Better for marketing materials
  • • Maintains your brand identity
  • • No need to build a separate website

Need More Help?

Common Issues

  • • Domain not redirecting: Wait 24-48 hours for DNS propagation
  • • SSL certificate errors: Use HTTP redirect initially, then upgrade to HTTPS
  • • WWW not working: Set up separate redirect for www subdomain
  • • Mobile issues: Test redirect on different devices and browsers

Contact Support

If you're still having trouble setting up your domain redirect:

Email: support@pacificmarket.co.nz

Subject: Domain Redirect Setup Help

Include your domain name and shop handle for faster assistance.

Why Use Domain Redirect?

Professional Branding

Use your business name as your web address. Much more professional than a long marketplace URL.

Marketing Advantage

Easy to remember and share on business cards, social media, and word-of-mouth referrals.

Cost Effective

Get a professional web presence for just the cost of a domain ($10-15/year). No hosting or development needed.