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You&#8217;ll get to pick your sites name followed by .domains.trincoll.edu ([example].domains.trincoll.edu).This also allows you to have subdomains and folders so you can keep all your content under one umbrella ([example].domains.trincoll.edu\/photography and [example].domains.trincoll.edu\/research can also exist)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Host your content<\/strong>&#8211; Server-based file and media storage are provided for your site.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stay in control<\/strong> of what you share, how your content is displayed, and how it evolves.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"651\">Unlike social media platforms or closed systems, a domain of your own gives you the freedom to build something that reflects your goals, your voice, and your creativity without content form restrictions, unwanted ads, or forced structure.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"994\">A personal website can take many forms. It might be a professional portfolio, a research hub, or a space to explore ideas and share them publicly. Whether you\u2019re documenting a project, telling a story, or building a body of work over time, your site becomes a living record of your learning and growth.Along the way, you\u2019ll develop valuable digital skills\u2014like organizing information, designing for an audience, and thinking critically about your online presence.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1608\">As much as we encourage everyone to set up their own domain, we also want to make sure Trinity as an organization stays organized. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trincoll.edu\/tdi\/academic-technology\/research-scholarship\/domains-and-websites\/getting-started-with-domains\/is-a-domain-right-for-you\/\">this page about if a domain is right for you<\/a>\u00a0to ensure your content will land in the best place to reach your audience.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1608\">Once you decide a domain is right for you, here are some links to get you going.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Through our Domain of One\u2019s Own program, students, faculty, and staff have access to a\u00a0 create a personal website, which allows users to put things they want on the internet and decide how it is presented. 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