Pointing Your Domain to Your Voiceover Index Listing: A Simple Guide

If you’re a voice actor and have secured a domain name, but don’t want the hassle of building and maintaining a full website, Voiceover Index offers a fantastic solution.

You can point your domain directly to your free Voiceover Index listing page, providing a professional online presence without needing a separate website. Here’s how:

1. Secure Your Voiceover Index Listing:

Totally free for members , you can set up a premium listing on Voiceover Index.  Details on how to do this should have come out to you by email.

• If you haven’t already, sign up for a free Voiceover Index account and create your listing.
• Fill in all relevant details, upload your demos, and customize your page to showcase your talents.

2. Obtain Your Voiceover Index URL:

• Once your listing is complete, locate the unique URL (web address) for your Voiceover Index page. It should look something like: https://voiceoverindex.com/listing/holly-standbrook/

3. Redirect your domain name to your Voiceover Index listing:

If you understand DNS settings you could go that route, but here’s a far easier way anyone can do!

1. Log in to your domain registrar account.
2. Locate the domain management section for the domain you want to redirect.
3. Look for options like “Forwarding,” “Domain Forwarding,” or “URL Redirect.”
4. Enter the full URL of your Voiceover Index listing page as the destination.
5. Choose the redirect type:
   • 301 (Permanent): This tells search engines that the redirect is permanent, which is generally better for SEO.
   • 302 (Temporary): Use this if you might change the destination URL in the future.
6. Save the changes.

 

Advantages of Using a Redirect:

• Simpler: Often involves fewer technical steps than updating DNS records.
• Easier to manage: You can usually change the destination URL easily within your domain registrar’s control panel.
• Maintains branding: Visitors will still see your domain name in the address bar, even though they’re redirected to the Voiceover Index page.

Important Note:

• Check with your registrar: The exact steps and terminology might vary slightly depending on your domain registrar. Refer to their documentation or support resources if needed.

 

By following these steps, you’ll effectively turn your domain name into a direct link to your Voiceover Index profile. This not only saves you the time and expense of building a website, but also provides a centralized, professional platform for showcasing your voice acting talents to potential clients and collaborators.