Domain Names Every website has a domain name. Choosing a domain name is one of the first steps in establishing a website. However deciding on the domain name requires that you understand the basics. Some websites have unique domain names while others share them with other websites. The domain name identifies your website on the Internet and looks something like this www.mywebsite.com. Domain Names and Websites A domain name usually corresponds to a website, but doesn't have to. When you buy a domain name you don't buy a website, you only buy a website name. To use an analogy: Imagine a room full of boxes and a bunch of sticky labels. You buy your label (domain name) and then you buy a box (website or website host) and then you attach your label to your box, effectively linking the domain name to the website or website host. It's possible to place multiple labels on a box, in the same way a website can have multiple domain names. Therefore www.mywebsite.co.uk and www.mywebsite.com can both point to the same physical website. Sharing a Domain Name In addition to seeing websites with addresses like www.mywebsite.com you may have also seen websites with addresses like : There are many different variations on the format for name sharing but the ones given above are the most common. In both cases the domain name yahoo.com is being shared . Using this kind of domain name is common for personal or hobby sites (but see below) and is usually included in most ISP connection packages along with web hosting space - see making a free website. Your Own Domain Name One of the most common questions I get asked is do I really need my own domain name? If you have a business or club website then you need to have you own domain name. Even if you have a personal or hobby website then your own domain name add more credibility. The main reason people give for not having a domain name is cost! However domain names are relatively cheap to buy (<$16) and there are many domain name providers to choose from. What is the Best Domain Name There are several choices you will have to make when deciding on your domain name . In order to understand these choices you need to understand the basic structure of a domain name. The domain name is really : mywebsite.com and not www.mywebsite.com ( Therefore deciding on a domain name is a matter of: Related Articles and Resources:
A Guide to Choosing a Domain Name
www.yahoo.com/~mysite or mysite.yahoo.com .
Firstly a domain name consists of three elements separated by dots. The elements (using www.mywebsite.com) are:
For more detail the technical structure is explored in understanding domain names).
Sunday, December 23, 2007
Domain Names A Guide to Choosing a Domain Name
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