Custom domains, HTTPS and website performance basics

Understand the infrastructure details that make a published website easier to trust and use.

Custom domains, HTTPS and website performance basics

Use a domain you control

A hosted address is useful while testing. A custom domain is better for a long-term personal brand, organization or business.

Keep every public page on HTTPS

Secure connections protect forms and account sessions and prevent browsers from marking the site as unsafe.

Optimize the experience

Resize large images, avoid unnecessary scripts and test the site from the regions and devices your audience actually uses.