Website Domain Name
A domain name is the unique name of a website.
Domain name registration should be included in hosting solutions.
Domain names should be easy to remember and easy to write.
What is a Domain Name?
A domain name is the unique name of a website, such as tutorialpro.org.
Domain names need to be registered. Once registered, they are added to a large domain registrar along with information related to your website - including IP information stored in DNS servers.
DNS stands for Domain Name System. DNS servers are responsible for informing other computers on the internet about your domain name and address.
Registering a Domain Name
You can register a domain name through domain registration companies.
These companies provide interfaces to check for available domain names and offer various domain name extensions that can be registered simultaneously.
Choosing a Domain Name
Choosing a domain name is an important step for any individual or organization.
While many domain names are already registered, new domain name extensions and creative ideas still offer thousands of great options.
When selecting a domain name, it is important to consider its purpose, making it easier for people to find your website.
Excellent domain names have the following characteristics:
Short - People don't like typing! The shorter the domain name, the easier it is to access, and the less likely users are to make input errors.
Meaningful - Short domain names without meaning are not necessarily good. 34i4nh69.com is only 8 characters long but is neither easy to type nor remember. So, choose a domain name that is related to your website and easy to understand.
Clear - Clarity is also important when choosing a domain name. Avoid names that are difficult to spell or pronounce. Also, consider whether the domain name sounds pleasant and if it can be communicated quickly over the phone.
Exposure - Just as high-end real estate projects enjoy high exposure, short and memorable domain names are also assets. In addition to visitors using your domain name, you should also consider search engines. Search engines index and rank your website based on the relevance of online searches. To maximize your website's exposure, include relevant search terms in your domain name. Of course, the domain name you choose should still be short, clear, and meaningful.
Subdomains
Most people are not aware, but they use subdomains every day. The most common "www" is a typical subdomain. Subdomains can be created on DNS servers and do not require registration through a domain registrar. However, you still need to register the original domain name before creating subdomains. There are many examples of subdomains on the internet, such as c.tutorialpro.org and test.tutorialpro.org.
You can request your web hosting provider to create subdomains or manage them through your DNS server.
Fake Domain Names - Directory Listings
Some providers may offer you a unique name under their domain: www.theircompany.com/yourcompany/
This is not a real domain name but a directory - it should be avoided.
Such URLs are not desirable, especially for companies. So avoid using them if you can afford to register a domain name. This type of URL is typically used by ISPs for personal or free websites, essentially sharing an independent domain name and providing users with their own address.
The full competition between domain registrars has greatly reduced the cost of domain registration, so this sharing method is becoming less common, as people can simply register their own domain name for $15.
Expired Domain Names
Another source of domain names is expired domains. When you register a domain name, as long as there are no legal or trademark disputes, you can use it freely for as long as you pay the fees (you can pay in advance for 10 years). Some people speculate with domain names, hoping to sell them later, while others planned to use a domain name but did not. As a result, previously registered domain names periodically become available for registration. You can check for recently expired domain names on websites like http://www.dotdnr.com, and the cost to register them is the same as registering a new domain name.
Using Your Domain Name
Once you have chosen - and registered - your own domain name, be sure to use it on all your web pages and all your correspondence, such as emails and traditional letters.
It is important to make others aware of your domain name and inform your partners and clients about it.