Domain basics
What Is a Domain Name?
A domain name is the human-friendly address of a place on the internet. Here is what it is, who manages it, and what you actually get when you…
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Plain-language guides to domain names, DNS, professional email and building your first online presence. Written for beginners, without talking down to anyone.
Domain basics
Why Your Business Needs Its Own Domain
Social profiles are useful, but they are rented space. A domain gives a business credibility, control and an address that moves with it.
Domain basics
How to Choose the Right Domain Name
Short, clear and easy to say aloud. Practical rules for choosing a domain name you will be happy with for years.
Domain basics
What Is the Difference Between a Domain and a Website?
A domain is the address. A website is the building. Hosting is the land it stands on. How the three fit together.
Domain basics
What Happens When a Domain Expires?
Expiry rarely happens all at once. The stages a domain goes through after its renewal date, and how to avoid losing it.