DNS and domain management
Domain registration and transfer, DNS architecture, CDN proxying, TLS certificates and email authentication (SPF, DKIM, DMARC).
Domains, DNS and email records that do not surprise you.
6 deliverables, a 4-stage approach and 3 related technologies.
Overview
DNS is one of the few systems that can take everything offline at once — websites, email and APIs. It deserves documentation, ownership in the right account and change control.
We organise domains under the correct legal owner, design DNS records for websites, subdomains and email, configure CDN and TLS, and set up SPF, DKIM and DMARC so your email reaches inboxes.
What we deliver
- Domain ownership audit
- DNS zone documentation
- CDN and TLS configuration
- SPF, DKIM and DMARC setup
- Renewal and expiry monitoring
- Change procedure for DNS updates
Use cases
Typical situations where this service is the right fit.
Domain clean-up
Recover domains registered in personal accounts of former staff.
Email deliverability
Fix messages landing in spam.
Multi-product subdomains
Plan subdomains for several products and reserve platform names.
How we work
The stages we follow. Each ends with something you can review.
- 01
Inventory domains and registrars
- 02
Move to accounts owned by the organisation
- 03
Lower TTLs before planned changes
- 04
Monitor expiry dates and certificates
Things to consider
Questions worth answering before you commit budget.
- Some domain transfers have waiting periods.
- DMARC should move to enforcement gradually.
Technologies and engagement
Technologies we often use
We choose the stack with you; this is a starting point, not a requirement.
Ways to engage
- Fixed-scope project with milestones
- Dedicated team billed monthly
- Ongoing support and improvement retainer
Frequently asked questions
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