What is a Domain Name?

You can’t have a website without first choosing a domain name!

So, What is a Domain Name?

A domain name is the address of your website. It is also known as a “URL” which stands for “Uniform Resource Locator”. This means exactly what it sounds like.

Think of it as the equivalent of your street address. When people want to visit your business, they go to your address. And when people want to visit your website, they go to your website address. This is what a domain name is, in a nutshell.

Would a domain by any other TLD be as sweet?

In addition, you may have heard the term “TLD” used. That stands for “Top Level Domain”. it refers to the portion of the URL that comes after the domain name. Some popular TLD’s include:

  • .com
  • .net
  • .org
  • .edu
  • .gov
  • .biz

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