One Less Thing on Your Plate
Domain Management for Durham Business Owners Who Have Better Things to Do
Your domain name is your digital address. Letting it expire, misconfiguring your DNS, or losing access to your registrar account can take your entire online presence offline in an instant. We make sure that never happens.
Your Domain Is the Foundation of Everything. When's the Last Time You Checked on It?
Most business owners set up their domain years ago and haven’t thought about it since. The login is saved in a browser they don’t use anymore. The renewal email goes to an inbox they forgot about. And one missed renewal can take your website, your email, and your online reputation offline all at once.
You Don't Know Where Your Domain Lives
GoDaddy? Namecheap? Google Domains? Your old developer set it up and you're not entirely sure where it's registered or what the login is. If they disappear, so does your access.
Renewal Emails Go to the Wrong Inbox
Your domain renewal notice went to an email address you set up in 2018. You didn't see it. The domain expired. Your website went down. Your email stopped working. And someone else could have registered it before you noticed.
DNS Changes Feel Like Defusing a Bomb
Every time you need to point your domain somewhere new, connect a service, or update a record, it feels like one wrong click could break everything. Because sometimes it can.
We Handle Your Domain So You Never Lose Sleep Over a Renewal Date
We’ve managed domains for businesses since the days when .com was basically your only option. Registration, renewals, DNS configuration, transfers, and troubleshooting. We keep your digital address secure, properly configured, and renewed on time. Every time. No missed emails. No expired domains. No panicked ‘why is my website down?’ phone calls.
28+
Years of Experience
100%
Founder-Led
0
Agency Runaround
Set It, Forget It, and Focus on Your Business
01
Transfer or Register
We either transfer your existing domain to our managed registrar or register a new one for you. Either way, you retain full ownership. We manage it. You own it.
02
DNS Configuration
We configure your DNS records to point to the right servers, connect your email, and set up any third-party services you need. SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records for email deliverability included.
03
Auto-Renewal and Monitoring
Your domain renews automatically. We monitor expiration dates, keep contact information current, and handle any issues that arise. You never think about your domain again unless you want to.
What You Get
Your Domain, Managed and Protected
Domain Registration and Renewal
New domain registration or transfer of your existing domain to our managed registrar. Auto-renewal configured so your domain never expires unexpectedly.
DNS Management
A records, CNAME records, MX records, TXT records. When you need something pointed, connected, or configured, we handle it. No guesswork. No accidental downtime.
Email Authentication Records
SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records configured so your business email actually reaches inboxes instead of spam folders. Proper authentication protects your domain reputation.
Domain Transfers
Moving your domain from one registrar to another without downtime. We handle the unlock, authorization codes, and DNS migration so your site and email never skip a beat.
Ownership Stays With You
Your domain is registered in your name with your contact information. We manage it on your behalf, but you own it. If you ever want to take it somewhere else, it's yours to take. No questions asked.
Annual
Annual Management Fee
$197/year
Includes domain registration or renewal, DNS management, email authentication setup, and ongoing monitoring. Domain registration fees from the registrar are included. Additional domains can be added for $47/year each. Need ongoing support after this service? Ask about our Website Health Plan and save up to 20% on all future hourly work.
One Missed Renewal and Your Entire Business Goes Offline
Your website. Your email. Your Google Business Profile verification. Everything connected to your domain disappears the moment it expires. And if someone else snaps it up before you notice, getting it back can cost thousands. All because a renewal email went to the wrong inbox. That’s not hypothetical. We’ve seen it happen to Durham businesses more than once.
Imagine Never Thinking About Your Domain Again
It Just Renews
Your domain renews automatically every year. No reminders to set. No emails to watch for. No last-minute panic when you realize it expired three days ago.
Changes Happen Without the Stress
Need to connect a new email provider? Point a subdomain somewhere? Add a verification record? You tell us what you need. We make the change. You never log into a DNS panel again.
Your Emails Actually Arrive
Properly configured SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records mean your business emails land in inboxes instead of spam folders. Your domain reputation stays clean because your authentication is handled correctly from day one.
Common Questions
Domain Questions, No Tech Speak Required
Do I still own my domain?
Yes, always, and this matters: the domain stays registered in your name and you keep full ownership. We manage it for you, we never own it for you. Any arrangement where someone else owns your domain is one to run from.
What if I don't know where my domain is registered?
That’s more common than you’d think, and we’re good at detective work. We’ll track down where it’s registered, help you recover access, and get everything organized under proper management. Bring us the mystery, we’ll bring the flashlight.
What's included in the $197 annual fee?
$197/year covers your domain registration or renewal, DNS management, email authentication setup, and ongoing monitoring. In plain English: your domain stays yours, your email stays deliverable, and nothing expires by surprise.
Can you manage multiple domains?
Yes, additional domains are $47/year each. If you’ve collected variations of your name over the years, we’ll manage the whole portfolio and point them wherever they should go.
What happens if my domain is about to expire?
That’s exactly the emergency we exist to prevent, so first: contact us now. We monitor renewal dates for managed domains so expiration never sneaks up, and if you’re coming to us with a domain already near the edge, we’ll prioritize securing it.
Do you help with email setup?
Yes. Email authentication setup, meaning SPF, DKIM, and DMARC, is included, which is what keeps your messages out of spam folders and stops imposters from sending email as you. It’s invisible plumbing that matters enormously.
Can you transfer my domain without downtime?
Yes, domain transfers are routine for us and your website and email keep running through the process. Done properly, nobody visiting your site or emailing you ever knows it happened.
Why not just manage it myself?
You certainly can, the way you can change your own oil. But one missed renewal email can take your website and email offline, and DNS mistakes are stressful at exactly the worst moments. For $197 a year, it’s the cheapest insurance in your business.
Ready When You Are
Let's Lock Down Your Domain So You Never Have to Worry About It
Your domain is too important to leave unmanaged. One conversation and we’ll know exactly what your setup needs. Transfer it, configure it, and forget about it. That’s the plan.
★★★★★
“You run your business, let Bull City Web Design run your website to get you more business.”
James Rippe
Durham, NC