Domains, vs. sub-domains

[StephenT]

Thanks Lynn! So that means I could get another domain and add it to my hostgator account and start a whole new site! Interesting! How does the new site get set up? Just like any other?

[Lynn Terry]

Right.

First you register the domain with your registrar. Set the nameservers to point to your HostGator account. (you'll find those in your original HG welcome email).

Then you go into your HostGator cpanel and go to Add-on Domains. Set up the new domain following those directions.

It will actually create a directory for your new domain, which is where you put the files for that website.