The solo bottleneck
Expired domains are silent business killers.
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Stack that stays small
Auto-renew on + calendar reminders + card on file.
Tools named here: Namecheap, Google Calendar, Zapier. Prefer official docs and native features before adding another SaaS.
Ship the automation
Turn on auto-renew for every domain and keep a backup card.
Spreadsheet or Notion: domain, registrar, expiry.
Calendar event 30 days before each expiry.
Monitor SSL with your uptime tool or host alerts.
Keep it honest
Lock domains and enable 2FA on the registrar. Hijacks hurt more than expiry.
Automations should reduce decisions and errors — not hide broken processes. If a Zap fails weekly, fix the process or delete the Zap.
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