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connect your domain. SSL activates automatically.

point your domain to Yovale and the rest configures itself. SSL issues through Cloudflare edge, redirects are set, proxy protection turns on, and your WordPress or WooCommerce site goes live without manual cleanup.

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SSL on your domain
0
DNS steps to memorize
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domains per site
domain-to-www flow includes SSL and proxy by default
SSL on your domain
<30s
DNS steps to memorize
0
domains per site
∞

the problem

domain setup on most WordPress hosts is unnecessarily painful.

many WordPress hosts still turn domain setup into a support-doc exercise: copy records, wait, retry SSL, then patch redirects manually. if anything goes wrong, you are left guessing whether the issue is DNS, SSL, or the host itself.

that is bad enough on a brochure site. on WooCommerce it is worse, because downtime during a domain switch means lost sessions, broken checkouts, and confused customers. domain connection should be part of hosting, not a mini migration project.

registrar / DNS
Copy A record from docs
Paste into DNS manager
Wait for propagation…
SSL issuance pending…
SSL failed — CNAME missing
total time24–48 hours
yovale / domains
DNS verified
SSL issued
Proxy enabled
Redirects set
Live on your domain
total time<30 seconds

your domain. zero configuration drift.

connect any domain to WordPress with SSL, redirects, and proxy behavior handled for you.

01

Point Your Domain - SSL Activates in Seconds

add your domain in Yovale, update the required DNS records, and SSL is issued automatically as soon as DNS resolves. no manual certificate flow, no renewal chores, no extra account juggling.

yourdomain.com
—
Cloudflare Edge
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Google Trust CA
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02

Cloudflare DNS Proxy on Every WordPress Site

every connected domain gets Cloudflare proxying by default. your origin stays hidden, edge protection turns on, and static delivery gets closer to your visitors without extra setup.

VisitorTokyo
CF EdgeNRT (5ms)
Originyour container
310+ edge locationsorigin IP hidden
03

www and Non-www Redirects Configured Automatically

pick your canonical version once and Yovale handles the redirect at the nginx layer. both versions get SSL, search engines see one canonical URL, and you avoid plugin-based redirect overhead.

non-www
www
yoursite.comcanonical
www.yoursite.com301 → canonical

nginx-level redirect — 0 PHP overhead

04

Zero-Downtime Domain Switching

your old domain keeps serving until the new one resolves. SSL appears on the new domain immediately, so the switch happens without a gap, error page, or lost sales window.

old-domain.com
active
new-domain.com
pending DNS

old domain serving traffic

0 downtime · 0 lost sales · 0 error pages
comparison

traditional WordPress domain setup vs Yovale.

Traditional WordPress Domain Setup
Yovale Custom Domains
SSL certificate
×manual or sold as an addon
automatic at connect time
Time to HTTPS
×minutes to hours
seconds after DNS resolves
SSL renewal
×easy to forget or misconfigure
handled automatically
Origin IP
×often exposed in DNS
hidden behind proxying
DDoS protection
×another service to add
edge layer included
Redirects
×manual or plugin-driven
configured at nginx automatically
WordPress URL update
×manual cleanup
handled as part of the connection flow
Edge caching
×usually another add-on
bundled through Cloudflare edge
Domain switching
×downtime risk during changeover
old domain stays live until the new one resolves
Annual cost for domain features
$80-240/yr across separate addons
$0 - included on every Yovale plan

security

your origin IP stays hidden behind the edge.

traditional DNS setups often point straight at the origin IP, which makes targeted abuse and noisy scans easier. when the server is exposed directly, protection becomes another separate concern to configure.

Yovale routes domains through Cloudflare proxying so the edge absorbs abuse first and the origin stays out of DNS results. that gives smaller WordPress sites the same basic shielding pattern larger teams expect by default.

performance

your visitors hit the edge first, not the raw server.

latency compounds fast when every request has to travel straight to the origin. that is especially visible on asset-heavy WordPress pages and WooCommerce storefronts.

Cloudflare edge delivery shortens the path for static assets while Yovale keeps the origin focused on dynamic work. you get the benefit without adding another CDN plugin or another vendor account.

domain stack · execution

what happens when you connect a domain on Yovale.

connect any domain to WordPress with SSL, redirects, and proxy behavior handled for you.

dns verifyYovale checks the required DNS targets
ssl issueCloudflare issues the certificate automatically
tls configureHTTPS and strict transport settings are applied
proxy enabletraffic moves behind Cloudflare proxying
redirect setwww/non-www redirect is configured at nginx
wordpress updatesite URL settings are updated to match
cache warmedge delivery starts serving the connected domain
AIVisible
20+
AI bots · 10 operators

Welcomed by default

AIOptimized
8ms
edge TTFB

.md suffix on every URL

AIMeasurable
how it works
Real-time bot analytics in your dashboard. See which assistants are reading your content, which pages they prefer, how often they return.
WP hosts offer this
real-time dashboard
how it works

How to connect a custom domain to your WordPress site

1
Add your domain

Open your site in Yovale, add the domain, and choose the canonical version you want to keep.

2
Update DNS

Yovale shows the DNS records to set at your registrar so you can point the domain correctly.

3
Wait for DNS resolution

Once the domain resolves, SSL is issued, proxying turns on, and your WordPress site becomes live on the domain.

pricing

SSL, proxying, and clean domain handling should not be an upsell. Yovale includes them for $0 extra.

no paid SSL addon, no separate CDN account, no extra proxy bill.

×GoDaddy$79.99/yrSSL upsell on lower-end WordPress plans
×Cloudways$14/momore manual setup and no bundled edge proxy
×SiteGround$3.99/moworks, but edge and advanced DNS handling are still fragmented
$0
/included

custom domains with automatic SSL, proxying, and redirects are included on every Yovale plan.

Custom domain connectionAutomatic SSLCloudflare DNS proxywww/non-www redirectZero-downtime domain switchingEdge caching via Cloudflare
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questions

things buyers ask before connecting domains

How do I connect a custom domain to my WordPress site on Yovale?

Add the domain in Yovale, apply the shown DNS records at your registrar, and wait for DNS to resolve. Yovale handles SSL, proxying, and redirects after that.

Is SSL free when I connect a custom domain on Yovale?

Yes. SSL is issued automatically and included on every Yovale plan.

How fast does SSL activate after connecting my domain?

Usually within seconds of the DNS records resolving correctly.

Does Yovale hide my server IP address?

Yes. Connected domains are proxied so the origin is not directly exposed in DNS.

Does Yovale handle www and non-www redirects?

Yes. You choose the canonical version and Yovale applies the redirect automatically.

Can I switch domains without downtime?

Yes. The old domain can keep serving traffic until the new one is ready.

Do I need a separate Cloudflare account?

No. The proxy layer is included as part of the hosting setup.

Can I connect multiple domains to one site?

Yes. Multiple domains can point at the same WordPress or WooCommerce site.

Does Yovale update WordPress URLs automatically?

Yes. Site URL values are aligned as part of the domain connection flow.

Is custom domain support included on all Yovale plans?

Yes. Every plan includes custom domains, automatic SSL, and redirect handling.

closing

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