Domain — General Information

A domain (short for domain name) is the unique address used to identify a website on the internet. It's what you type into the browser's address bar to visit a particular website, like google.com or amazon.com.

🧠 What is a Domain?

A domain name is a human-readable version of an IP address. While computers communicate using numbers (like 172.217.9.206), domain names make it easier for humans to remember and access websites.

For example:

• IP address: 172.217.9.206

• Domain name: google.com

Both lead to the same place, but the domain is easier to remember.

🧩 Structure of a Domain Name

A domain typically consists of three main parts:

www.example.com
    |    |     |
  sub   name  extension (TLD)

1. Subdomain (www) – Optional part that can help organize content (e.g., blog.example.com).

2. Domain Name (example) – The main identity of the site.

3. Top-Level Domain (TLD) (.com, .org, .uz, etc.) – The extension that often indicates the type or location of the site.

🌐 Types of Domains

1. Top-Level Domains (TLDs):

   • Generic: .com, .net, .org

   • Country Code: .uz (Uzbekistan), .ru (Russia), .us (USA)

   • Sponsored: .edu (education), .gov (government)

2. Second-Level Domains (SLDs):

   • These are the names registered under a TLD (e.g., example in example.com).

3. Subdomains:

   • Created by the owner of the domain to divide the website (e.g., shop.example.com).

🛒 How to Get a Domain

To use a domain, you need to register it through a domain registrar such as:

• GoDaddy

• Namecheap

• Google Domains

• Hostinger

Once purchased, you can connect the domain to your website via a web hosting service.

✅ Why Domains Matter

• Brand Identity: A good domain name represents your brand online.

• Credibility: Custom domains (like yourbusiness.com) appear more professional than free subdomains (like yourbusiness.freehost.com).

• SEO Benefit: A clear and relevant domain can slightly help with search engine visibility.

• Control: Owning a domain gives you control over your digital identity.

🧾 Examples of Domains