# Custom Domain

## What is a Custom Domain?
A custom domain is a personalized web address for a website or online platform. It replaces the generic domain provided by the hosting service with a unique and memorable domain name. Using a custom domain can help establish a brand identity, improve search engine optimization, and increase the credibility of the website.

For example, a business owner may choose to use a custom domain instead of a subdomain provided by a website builder to create a more professional image for their business. Custom domains can be purchased from a domain registrar and connected to the website through the hosting service.

## Looking for a better way to run your service business?
Assembly's product suite gives businesses an all-in-one solution for client management, messaging, payments, file-sharing, contracts, forms, help desks, and more. Additionally, Assembly enables businesses to offer their clients a unified experience with a branded client portal. To give Assembly a try you can start a free 14-day trial [here](https://dashboard.assembly.com/signup).

## Features
- [Client Portal](/content/client-portal/index.html)
- [Messages](/content/apps/directory/messaging-app/index.html)
- [Invoicing](/content/invoicing/index.html)
- [Contracts](/content/esignature/index.html)
- [Tasks](/content/apps/directory/tasks/index.html)
- [Files](/content/apps/directory/files-app/index.html)
- [Forms](/content/apps/directory/forms-app/index.html)
- [Stores](/content/store/index.html)

## Solutions
- [Accounting and Bookkeeping](/content/solutions/accounting-client-portal/index.html)
- [Marketing Agencies](/content/solutions/marketing-agency-client-portal/index.html)
- [Startups](/content/solutions/startups-client-portal/index.html)
- [Consulting Firms](/content/solutions/consulting-client-portal/index.html)
- [Real Estate](/content/solutions/real-estate-property-management-rental-management-client-portal/index.html)
- [Freelancers](/content/solutions/freelancer-client-portal/index.html)
- [Law Firms](/content/solutions/law-firm-client-portal-practice-management/index.html)
- [Designers](/content/solutions/designer-client-portal/index.html)

## Resources
- [Blog](/content/blog/index.html)
- [Guide](/content/guide/index.html)
- [What’s New](/content/updates/index.html)
- [Find an expert](/content/experts/index.html)
- [Security](https://security.assembly.com/)

## Blog Articles
- [Assembly in ChatGPT & Claude](/content/blog/assembly-mcp-claude-chatgpt/index.html)
- [Copilot is now Assembly](/content/blog/copilot-rebrand-assembly/index.html)
- [How to Create a Customer Portal](/content/blog/how-to-create-a-customer-portal/index.html)
- [How to Bill a Client for the First Time](/content/blog/how-to-bill-a-client-for-the-first-time/index.html)
- [The Best Client Portal Software](/content/blog/best-client-portal-software/index.html)
- [Productized Services: How It Works](/content/blog/productized-service-business-model/index.html)