Custom Domain

Your Blog, Your Brand

Connect your own domain name in seconds. Automatic SSL, DNS verification, and branded emails — everything handled for you so your blog looks and feels entirely yours.

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Everything a custom domain should include

No extra fees, no manual configuration, no waiting on support.

Automatic SSL Certificates

Every custom domain gets a free SSL certificate provisioned and renewed automatically. Your readers always see the padlock — no configuration needed.

One-Click DNS Verification

Add a single DNS record and Writizzy verifies it for you. No complex zone files, no waiting for support tickets — just point and publish.

Full Ownership & Portability

Your domain is yours. If you ever leave Writizzy, your audience, backlinks, and SEO authority follow you — no platform lock-in.

SEO Benefits of Your Own Domain

All backlinks, search authority, and organic traffic belong to your domain. You build long-term SEO equity that stays with you, not the platform.

Professional Credibility

A custom domain signals professionalism. Readers and sponsors take you more seriously when your blog lives at yourdomain.com, not a subdomain.

Automatic Redirects

Your old writizzy.com subdomain automatically redirects to your custom domain. No broken links, no lost traffic — everything just works.

Connect your domain in four steps

From start to live in under five minutes.

1
Choose your domain
Pick the domain you want to use for your blog. It can be a root domain (yourblog.com) or a subdomain (blog.yourdomain.com).
2
Add a DNS record
Go to your domain registrar and add the CNAME or A record that Writizzy provides. It takes about 30 seconds.
3
Verify in your dashboard
Click "Verify" in your Writizzy settings. We check the DNS record and provision your SSL certificate automatically.
4
You are live
Your blog is now accessible at your custom domain. Old URLs redirect automatically. There is nothing else to configure.

Custom domains: Writizzy vs Substack

Feature	Writizzy	Substack
Custom domain	All plans	Paid plans only
Automatic SSL
Subdomain support
Branded email sending
Automatic redirects		Manual setup
No platform branding		Substack footer

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Custom domains: Writizzy vs Ghost

Feature	Writizzy	Ghost
Custom domain	All plans	All plans
Automatic SSL
Setup complexity	1 DNS record	Self-hosted: manual
Branded email sending		Requires Mailgun
Managed infrastructure		Cloud only

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Frequently asked questions

Is SSL included with custom domains?

Yes. Every custom domain on Writizzy gets a free SSL certificate that is provisioned and renewed automatically. You do not need to buy or configure a certificate yourself — HTTPS works out of the box.

Can I use a subdomain like blog.mysite.com?

Absolutely. You can connect a root domain (mysite.com) or a subdomain (blog.mysite.com). Both work the same way — just add the DNS record we provide and verify it in your dashboard.

Will my newsletter emails come from my custom domain?

Yes. Once your custom domain is verified, newsletter emails are sent using your domain as the sender address. This improves deliverability and makes every email look professional and on-brand.

How long does it take to set up a custom domain?

The setup itself takes under a minute. DNS propagation typically completes within a few minutes, though in rare cases it can take up to 24 hours depending on your registrar. SSL provisioning is automatic and usually instant once DNS is verified.

Your domain, your rules

Connect your custom domain today. Free plan available — no credit card required.

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