{"id":5262,"date":"2025-01-14T10:14:38","date_gmt":"2025-01-14T10:14:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/?post_type=ht_kb&#038;p=5262"},"modified":"2025-01-14T10:14:39","modified_gmt":"2025-01-14T10:14:39","slug":"how-to-change-the-name-of-your-site","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/articles\/how-to-change-the-name-of-your-site\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Change the Name of Your Site"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-nco-info-block\"><p class=\"nco-info-block-content\"><strong>Info:<\/strong> This article applies to Website Builder purchases made after 14<sup>th<\/sup> January 2025. For further assistance, please contact our support team.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, you will learn how to <strong>update the name of your website<\/strong>, the text that appears on the browser tab. This name also displays in Google search results and when shared on platforms like Facebook, unless you\u2019ve set a specific title for each page.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"296\" src=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-26.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-26.png 731w, https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-26-300x121.png 300w, https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-26-50x20.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To change the name of your website, follow the steps below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting Started<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To get started, you first need to log into the web builder through your Online Control Panel. Unsure how to do so? Follow our guide <a href=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/articles\/how-to-access-your-control-panel\/\">HERE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step One<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Click <strong>Settings<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"518\" height=\"233\" src=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-25.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-25.png 518w, https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-25-300x135.png 300w, https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-25-50x22.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 518px) 100vw, 518px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Two<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Click <strong>Website Settings<\/strong>, then <strong>Website Name <\/strong>&lt; <strong>Edit Name<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"565\" src=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-24.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-24.png 840w, https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-24-300x202.png 300w, https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-24-768x517.png 768w, https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-24-50x34.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Three<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the new name has been input, click <strong>Save <\/strong>to finalise the change.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions, simply&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/admin.names.co.uk\/tech_support\/tracking\/add.php\">raise a support request<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;from within your Online Control Panel or call us on&nbsp;<strong>0345 363 3634<\/strong>. Our Support team are here to help and ready to assist you with your enquiry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For assistance raising a support request please follow the following&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/articles\/how-to-open-a-support-enquiry\/\">guide<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:57px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-element-button\"><strong>Explore Website Builder<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:57px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I add, hide, and manage pages on my website?<\/summary>\n<p>Managing your website pages gives you complete control over your site&#8217;s structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use the &#8216;+ Add Page&#8217; button to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/articles\/how-to-add-a-new-page?PR=BRT133\">create new pages<\/a> or subpages in your site menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/articles\/how-to-hide-pages-in-the-menu\/?PR=BRT133\">Easily hide pages<\/a> from the main menu by adjusting the page visibility settings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Move pages to reorder them, helping you create a logical navigation flow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Flexible page management allows you to design your website exactly how you want. It&#8217;s also simple to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/articles\/how-to-change-the-name-of-pages-on-your-site\/?PR=BRT133\">change your websites name<\/a> too!<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What options do I have for adding and removing content on my pages?<\/summary>\n<p>Creating and managing page content is straightforward with our Website Builder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/articles\/how-to-add-a-new-section\/?PR=BRT133\">Add new sections<\/a> to your pages using the &#8216;+&#8217; Add Section button, choosing from various layout options.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/articles\/how-to-move-or-copy-a-section\/?PR=BRT133\">Move or copy sections<\/a> around your page to create the perfect design.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/articles\/how-to-delete-a-section\/?PR=BRT133\">Delete sections<\/a> or entire pages that are no longer needed with just a few clicks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Customising your website content has never been easier.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I reorganise my website menu and pages?<\/summary>\n<p>Keeping your website navigation clean and intuitive is simple with our tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/articles\/how-to-reorder-pages-in-the-menu\/?PR=BRT133\">Reorder pages<\/a> by moving them on your website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/articles\/how-to-add-a-subpage\/?PR=BRT133\">Create subpages<\/a> to organise your content hierarchically.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/articles\/how-to-delete-a-page\/?PR=BRT133\">Delete pages<\/a> that are no longer relevant to maintain a streamlined website.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A well-organised menu helps visitors find what they&#8217;re looking for quickly.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this article, you will learn how to update the name of your website, the text that appears on the browser tab. 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