{"id":6851,"date":"2021-05-20T02:11:02","date_gmt":"2021-05-19T18:11:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/?p=6847"},"modified":"2022-07-28T12:28:30","modified_gmt":"2022-07-28T04:28:30","slug":"components-domain-name","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/components-domain-name\/","title":{"rendered":"Components of a Domain Name"},"content":{"rendered":"

A domain name is an integral part of any website\u00a0because\u00a0it serves as your address on the web. With that said,\u00a0choosing the right one is extremely important especially if you want to mark your spot in the online world.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When it comes to building a domain name<\/a>, it helps to understand its parts.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s drill it down one by one, shall we?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

URL vs. Domain Names<\/span>: What\u2019s the difference?<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

\"Getting<\/p>\n

Some people often get these two\u00a0mixed up. But\u00a0technically,\u00a0they have distinct functions.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

URL or Universal Resource Locator<\/span><\/b>\u00a0is the complete file address used to locate any page on your website.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sample URL:\u00a0<\/span><\/i>https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Domains<\/span><\/b>, however, is only part of a URL. It\u2019s a readable form of an IP address \u2014\u00a0a.k.a\u00a0that\u00a0looong\u00a0string of numbers that only machines can understand.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Domain names usually come after the \u201c@\u201d sign of an email address and after the \u201cwww\u201d in a web address<\/a>.\u00a0So,\u00a0if someone asks you what your\u00a0website is, you answer with your domain name.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sample domain name: youtube.com, wikipedia.org,\u00a0crazydomains.com.au<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Now that the difference between a URL and a domain name has been explained, let\u2019s proceed to the main topic of this blog: the parts of a domain.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Understanding the Key Parts of a Domain Name<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Second-level domain<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

\"1.<\/p>\n

SLDs are responsible for making your domain name\/s unique. This could either be your name, brand name or company name \u2014 whatever floats your boat. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In www.crazydomains.com, for example,\u00a0<\/span>crazydomains\u00a0<\/span><\/i>is the second-level domain.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You can\u00a0customise\u00a0your second-level domain to your heart\u2019s content. Use it to flaunt your unique brand and boost your search ranking.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When choosing an SLD, remember these quick tips:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n