Domain Name Basics

A domain is part of a network address on the Internet. It is unique and specific, like a postal address.  It includes web site addresses (like http://www.mycompany.com/services), email addresses (like info@mycompany.com), and addresses for other technical Internet protocols and services. Devices sharing this common part of an Internet address (or URL) are said to be “in the same domain”. Simply put, a domain name is a unique identifier of a location on the internet. Continue reading