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What is a Domain Name?

A domain name is a unique string of characters that identifies a website or online presence on
the internet. It's essentially the address of a website, making it easy for users to access and
remember.

Domain Name Structure

1. Top-Level Domain (TLD): .com, .org, .net, .edu, etc.


2. Second-Level Domain (SLD): example (in (link unavailable))
3. Subdomain: (link unavailable) (optional)

Types of Domain Names

1. Generic TLDs (gTLDs): .com, .org, .net


2. Country-Code TLDs (ccTLDs): .us, .in, .uk
3. Sponsored TLDs (sTLDs): .gov, .edu
4. Brand TLDs (bTLDs): .google, .amazon

Domain Name Functions

1. Website address
2. Email address
3. Brand identity
4. Online presence
5. SEO (Search Engine Optimization)

Domain Name Registration

1. Choose a registrar (e.g., GoDaddy, Namecheap)


2. Search for available domain names
3. Register the domain name
4. Renew registration periodically

Key Considerations

1. Uniqueness
2. Memorability
3. Brand relevance
4. Extension (TLD)
5. Availability

Domain Name Benefits

1. Professionalism
2. Credibility
3. Brand recognition
4. Easy navigation
5. SEO advantages

Some popular domain name registrars include:

1. GoDaddy
2. Namecheap
3. Google Domains
4. Cloudflare Registrar

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