Custom domain vs free subdomain: what is the difference?

When you publish with the AI Website Maker, your site first goes live on a free subdomain. You can later connect your own custom domain. Here is the difference.

Free subdomain: a web address provided by us that includes our name, for example yourbusiness.dirhamaday-sites.ae. It is free, instant, and great for getting started or testing — but it is longer and less memorable.

Custom domain: your own short, branded address like yourbusiness.ae. It looks far more professional, is easier for customers to remember, matches your email (info@yourbusiness.ae), and builds trust — important for UAE businesses.

We strongly recommend a custom domain for any real business. You can register one from your client area at my.dirhamaday.ae, and popular endings include .ae, .com and .co.

Connecting it is easy — see our “connect your domain” article — and your free SSL applies automatically. You keep all your content; only the address changes. Not sure which domain name to pick? Message us on WhatsApp +971 58 553 6767 and we will help you choose an available one.