Domains

A domain name is the name of a website address, such as webmastersessions.com. This is how people will know you on the Internet.

How a Domain Name Works

Each web server on the Internet is assigned an IP (Internet Protocol) address. An IP address is like a postal address in that it uniquely identifies the computer you’re trying to connect to. The domain name was created to connect to a web server without having to memorize an IP address. For an in-depth explanation of how a domain name works, check out the domain name article at howstuffworks.

Domain Name Tips

When selecting a domain name for your website, try to find a domain name that is as similar as possible to the topic of your website. This will not only help search engines figure out what your site is about, but it will make it easier for a visitor to remember your website. Shorter domain names are easier for visitors to remember, but make sure the name is meaningful to the topic of your website.

When selecting a domain name, there are many top-level domain choices available. A top-level domain is the last section of a domain name, such as “.com”, “.net”, or “.org”. The “.com” top-level extension is the most popular and widely recognized. Whenever I choose a domain name for a website of mine, I try to find an available “.com” extension.

Where to get a Domain Name

There are many domain name registration companies on the Internet. Purchasing a domain name will range in price from as low as $8.00 to as high as $30.00. Each registrar offers a different level of control over your domain name. I register all my domain names with GoDaddy because I love the service and how easy their domain control panel is to use. A couple of lower cost domain registration companies are 1and1 and Yahoo.

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