Domain Names 101
Somehow you've found your way to the internet, and if you're
reading this article, then you are one step closer to
registering your first domain name. Whether you're looking to
register a name for a personal blog, or for your online
business, the right domain name can mean the difference between
success and failure.
Once you are familiar with the basics, you will feel confident
enough to make a sensible decision, and find the best domain
name solution for your specific needs.
What is a domain name? The best way to understand the
concept of a domain name is to think of it as a mask, or the
alphanumeric equivalent of an ip address. This mask allows you
to access web pages on the internet in an easy to remember way.
For example the domain name for this site is www.DomainBash.com. That
is a lot easier to remember than something that looks like
24.195.85.161, which is what the ip address that the domain name
is masking. Your domain name will essentially become your online
identity, and how your visitors will be able to find your
website in the endless sea of sites that is the web.
Understanding the parts Now that you have a basic
understanding of what a domain name is, you are ready to
understand the individual parts of the domain name. Again we
will use www.domainbash.com for our
example. The www stands for