VERY IMPORTANT NOTE:

The new sites are up and running, but they still have some kinks to iron out. You are able to set up your new site, create custom pages with custom information. Clients can search, register, and save favorites. Some functions currently have an issue, though, so some of you may prefer to stick with your old website (Placester) for now.

Click here for an explanation of these issues.

Click here for instructions on extending with Placester.

BEFORE PROCEEDING:

If you have purchased your domain name through GODADDY (or ANY company other than Google Domains), you MUST click here for an explanation of this issue and what your options are.

1. Your Marketing Profile in Command must be filled out. You will need your headshot and the Office KW logo, and they must both be the correct size (360x360 pixels). Even if you have already filled out your Marketing Profile, you still need to update it with the resized headshot and Office KW logo. If you have not filled out your Marketing Profile, click here for a video tutorial.
   • Click here for a video tutorial on making your headshot the correct size.
   • Click on your office name to download the correctly sized Office KW logo: KW Advantage, KW Advisors, KW Associate Partners. (if you are not with one of these offices, you will need to get your logo from your office)
2. Click here for a video tutorial on preparing and customizing your KW Agent Site.
3. Go back to your Marketing Profile and click to enable the button on the right that says "Use my information to brand my agent site". It turns green when it is enabled.

Read here if you DO already have a domain name (scroll down if you do not have one yet):

1. You need to determine where you bought your domain name. These companies are called Registrars. If you are not sure who your registrar is, you can determine that at this link. On that page, type your domain name in and click "Lookup". Scroll down, and the registrar will be located under "Registrar Information".
2. The last thing you need to do is forward your domain name from your registrar to your KW subdomain. You can find your KW subdomain by clicking here. This process is different for each registrar so click your registrar below to access their specific instructions:
   • Google Domains - Google is the only registrar that I can guarantee will work.
   • GoDaddy - NOT RECOMMENDED. Using GoDaddy will cause major issues with your site. Click here for more info.
   • eNom - Compatibility is undetermined at this time.
   • Name - Compatibility is undetermined at this time.
   • NameCheap - Compatibility is undetermined at this time.
   • Don't see your registrar listed here? Contact me for assistance.

Read here if you DO NOT have a domain name yet:

You need to buy a domain name. They are cheap (usually ~$15/yr). The companies that sell domains are called Registrars. There are many registrars out there, but you MUST use Google Domains to avoid major issues. To purchase a domain name from Google Domains:

1. Go to https://domains.google.com/m/registrar/search.
2. Search for an available domain. Identify the one you’d like to purchase. If you are at KW Advantage, KW Advisors, or KW Associate Partners, you MUST follow these rules when picking a domain name: It cannot have the words "KW" "Keller Williams" "Realty" "Real Estate" "Broker" "Brokerage" "Realtor".
3. Click Add to cart .
4. To review your cart, click View cart. To remove a domain, click the trash can next to a name.
5. Select a privacy option. I recommend enabling privacy, UNLESS you are at the KW Advantage office. Agents at that office MUST decline the privacy option.
6. Google Domains defaults to opting you in to Auto-renew. You can choose to opt out, if desired. Auto-renew helps you keep ownership of your domain by not missing a payment. When auto-renew is on, Google automatically bills the payment method on your account each year around the time your domain expires. Learn more about renewal options.
7. Click Checkout at the bottom of your cart.
8. Enter or edit the Contact information for the domain.
9. Select your payment method.
10. Click Buy. Processing your registration can take up to a few minutes.
11. Now you need to forward your new domain name from Google Domains to your KW subdomain. Click here for a video on how to do that.
12. That's it! Enjoy your new site!