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Chapter 8 · Guide 8.1

Build and publish your SEO contractor website

Design pages, connect custom domains via domains.letsgetquoted.com, and understand subdomain rename risks.

8 minute readVerified August 29, 2026
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At a glance

Use this guide when

Creating your contractor website, configuring DNS records, and launching custom domains.

Best practice

Point CNAME to domains.letsgetquoted.com and root A record to 76.76.21.21 in your domain registrar.

Watch for

Renaming an LGQ subdomain after launch changes the URL with NO redirect, breaking existing links.

01

Customize trade content and branding

  1. Open Website Builder to select your trade layout, color scheme, logo, and photo gallery.
  2. Add your service pages, service area radius, and customer review showcases.
  3. Preview your site on desktop, tablet, and mobile viewports.
02

Connect your custom domain (e.g. www.yourcompany.com)

  • A Record: Point host "@" to IP address 76.76.21.21.
  • CNAME Record: Point host "www" to domains.letsgetquoted.com (do not use outdated hostnames).
  • Automatic SSL: Free Let’s Encrypt SSL certificates are provisioned automatically once DNS propagation is verified.
03

Subdomain renaming warning: No redirect

WARNING: If you use an LGQ subdomain (e.g. yourname.letsgetquoted.com) and rename it after launch, there is NO automatic redirect. All existing QR codes, vehicle wrap links, and search engine index links will immediately break.

Completion check

Confirm before moving on

Use these checks to make sure the dashboard and the real-world workflow agree.

  • Website layout, services, photos, and branding are customized.
  • CNAME record points to domains.letsgetquoted.com and verifies DNS.
  • Free Let’s Encrypt SSL certificate is generated and website loads securely.

Troubleshooting

When the workflow doesn’t look right

Domain shows DNS verification pending.

Verify your CNAME points to domains.letsgetquoted.com and A record points to 76.76.21.21. DNS changes can take up to 24-48 hours to propagate.

Subdomain was renamed and old links fail.

Update external links, marketing materials, and Google Business Profile URLs to your new subdomain.

Keep going

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