---
title: 'Domain Migration: papertube.pro DNS & Landing Pages'
type: article
created: '2026-04-05'
updated: '2026-04-05'
source_docs:
- raw/2026-03-09-check-in-markkarly-128339591.md
tags:
- dns
- cloudflare
- wordpress
- wp-engine
- landing-pages
- papertube
layer: 2
client_source: Paper Tube Co
industry_context: ecommerce
transferable: false
---

# Domain Migration: papertube.pro DNS & Landing Pages

## Overview

During the April 5, 2026 check-in, Mark migrated PaperTube's landing pages from a temporary WP Engine subdomain to the client-owned `papertube.pro` domain. DNS records were configured in Cloudflare and the domain was added as the primary domain in WP Engine. Root domain redirect behavior and page slug communication to the client were identified as outstanding next steps.

**Related meeting:** [[meetings/2026-04-05-checkin-mark-karly]]
**Client:** [[clients/current/papertube/index]]

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## Background

Jeff (developer) had built PaperTube's landing pages on a WP Engine-generated domain. The client owns `papertube.pro`, which had previously been used only for email. The goal was to move the landing pages to `papertube.pro` so they could be shared with prospects and used in LinkedIn ad campaigns.

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## What Was Done

### 1. WP Engine Domain Configuration

- Navigated to the `PaperTubeLP` environment in WP Engine
- Added `papertube.pro` (including `www` variant) as a custom domain
- Set `papertube.pro` as the **primary domain**
- Disabled the redirect-on-root-directory option in WP Engine settings

### 2. Cloudflare DNS Records

Mark logged into Cloudflare and manually added DNS records for `papertube.pro`:

| Type  | Name          | Target / Value              |
|-------|---------------|-----------------------------|
| A     | `@` (root)    | WP Engine IP address        |
| CNAME | `www`         | WP Engine CNAME endpoint    |

> DNS propagation was expected to resolve quickly (within minutes for Cloudflare-managed domains).

### 3. Landing Page URL Structure

Landing pages are accessible at slug-based paths, for example:

```
papertube.pro/agriculture-and-farm-products
```

There is no homepage configured at the root domain. The intended behavior for `papertube.pro` (naked domain) is a **redirect to the client's main company website**.

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## Outstanding Items

| Item | Owner | Status |
|------|-------|--------|
| Configure root domain redirect (`papertube.pro` → client's main site) | Mark | 🔲 Pending |
| Compile full list of landing page slugs for client | Karly | 🔲 Pending |
| Share slug list with Mark for redirect/review | Karly | 🔲 Pending |

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## Notes & Decisions

- **No homepage needed:** The root domain will redirect rather than serve content. Individual landing pages are the entry points for all traffic.
- **Slug format:** Pages follow a descriptive, hyphenated slug pattern (e.g., `/agriculture-and-farm-products`). Karly to compile the full list from WP Engine for client handoff.
- **Email use preserved:** The `papertube.pro` domain was previously used for email only. DNS changes should not affect email records (MX/SPF/DKIM), but this should be verified post-migration.

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## Related

- [[clients/current/papertube/2026-04-05-email-campaign-salesforce-reporting]] — Campaign metrics and Salesforce dashboards reviewed in the same meeting
- [[knowledge/dns-cloudflare-wp-engine-setup]] — General pattern for pointing Cloudflare domains to WP Engine