Module 5 – Using your own domain name with your club site
Who is this for?
Any club or district that has an existing website in which:
The domain name is under the control of the club or district
Club/district has control over the DNS of the old domain
Club/district wishes to point all users to the new club site URL
Why You Need to Set Up Redirection
When a Kiwanis club buys a custom domain name (like ourkiwanisclub.org), they usually want to use it to make their website easier to find and more personalized. Instead of relying on a longer or more complex website address, the custom domain is simpler and forwards visitors to the club’s official website hosted on the free Kiwanis WordPress platform.
However, a challenge arises when people try to visit the custom domain using https:// (the secure version of a website address). To ensure that the connection is secure, the custom domain needs something called an SSL certificate, which acts like a “digital lock” protecting the site and its visitors. Without it, visitors might see warning messages or have trouble accessing the site.
Setting up your custom domain in Cloudflare
Setting up Universal SSL on Cloudflare is relatively straightforward. Universal SSL provides free SSL certificates for your domain, ensuring that the traffic between your custom domain, your club site and visitors is secure. Here’s a step-by-step guide to get Universal SSL up and running:
3 Easy Steps
Verify that you can access your custom domain registrar dashboard (GoDaddy, Dreamhost, etc.)
Sign up for a free Cloudflare account. Do not pay for a plan.
In Ontario, Canada, the Kiwanis Club of Rodney’s fifth annual Night Market was a huge success! The road was lit by snowflake decorations as community members shopped for food, baked goods and crafts from local vendors. There were even booths by youth entrepreneurs! The Kiwanis Club of West Lorne held a raffle, and the Kiwanis Club of Ridgetown sold Christmas fruitcakes. #KidsNeedKiwanis... See MoreSee Less
The Kiwanis Club of Maryville, Tennessee, U.S., added a bake sale and face painting to its traditional Kiwanis pancake breakfast, making for a delicious and colorful Saturday morning for the community! #KidsNeedKiwanis... See MoreSee Less
Module 5 – Using your own domain name with your club site
Who is this for?
Any club or district that has an existing website in which:
Why You Need to Set Up Redirection
When a Kiwanis club buys a custom domain name (like ourkiwanisclub.org), they usually want to use it to make their website easier to find and more personalized. Instead of relying on a longer or more complex website address, the custom domain is simpler and forwards visitors to the club’s official website hosted on the free Kiwanis WordPress platform.
However, a challenge arises when people try to visit the custom domain using
https://(the secure version of a website address). To ensure that the connection is secure, the custom domain needs something called an SSL certificate, which acts like a “digital lock” protecting the site and its visitors. Without it, visitors might see warning messages or have trouble accessing the site.Setting up your custom domain in Cloudflare
Setting up Universal SSL on Cloudflare is relatively straightforward. Universal SSL provides free SSL certificates for your domain, ensuring that the traffic between your custom domain, your club site and visitors is secure. Here’s a step-by-step guide to get Universal SSL up and running:
3 Easy Steps
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In Ontario, Canada, the Kiwanis Club of Rodney’s fifth annual Night Market was a huge success! The road was lit by snowflake decorations as community members shopped for food, baked goods and crafts from local vendors. There were even booths by youth entrepreneurs! The Kiwanis Club of West Lorne held a raffle, and the Kiwanis Club of Ridgetown sold Christmas fruitcakes. #KidsNeedKiwanis ... See MoreSee Less
Family fun at the fifth annual Rodney Night Market
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Born out of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kiwanis Club-hosted market remains a community destination1 CommentsComment on Facebook
The Kiwanis Club of Maryville, Tennessee, U.S., added a bake sale and face painting to its traditional Kiwanis pancake breakfast, making for a delicious and colorful Saturday morning for the community! #KidsNeedKiwanis ... See MoreSee Less
Maryville Kiwanis hold annual pancake breakfast
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The Maryville Kiwanis club hosted their annual pancake breakfast Saturday morning in the Maryville High School cafeteria.3 CommentsComment on Facebook