If you’re a bookkeeper eager to network and hand out business cards but don’t yet have a website, there’s an easy solution to maintain a professional online presence: forward your domain to an appointment scheduler like Calendly.
Instead of leading potential clients to a parked domain page or an unfinished website, this setup ensures that when they type in your website URL, they’ll land on your scheduling page—where they can easily book a consultation with you.
Why Forward Your Domain?
✅ Looks Professional – A domain-based link (e.g., www.yourbookkeepingbiz.com) on your business card gives off a polished, credible impression.
✅ Makes It Easy for Clients to Take Action – No searching for an email or phone number—just a direct way to schedule a call with you.
✅ Lets You Market NOW (Even Without a Full Website) – You don’t have to wait for your website to be perfect before you start networking.
✅ Flexible & Temporary Solution – When your full website is ready, you can simply update the domain to point to it.
How to Forward Your Domain (Step-by-Step)
The process varies depending on where you purchased your domain, but the general steps are:
- Log into your domain registrar account.
- Find your domain settings (look for “Manage Domains” or “DNS Settings”).
- Locate the Domain Forwarding option.
- Enter the URL of your appointment scheduler (e.g., your Calendly link).
- Save your changes and allow time for propagation.
Here are direct links to instructions for popular registrars:
- Bluehost: How to Forward a Domain
- DreamHost: How to Redirect a Domain
- GoDaddy: Forward My Domain
- Squarespace (formerly Google Domains): Forwarding a Squarespace Domain
What’s Next? Upgrading to a Full Website
Forwarding your domain is a great temporary solution, but at some point, you’ll want a professional website that does more than just book calls—it should attract leads, build trust, and showcase your expertise.
When you’re ready to take that next step, my ‘Website in a Box’ service makes it easy and stress-free to launch your bookkeeping website—designed, written, and managed for you.
➡ Learn more about ‘Website in a Box’ here.
Start networking today with domain forwarding, and when the time is right, I’ll be here to help you build a full website that truly represents your business!
