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What is a
Domain? |
The advances in
computer technology created an entire new set of
words. Terms like domain, Web host and interface
suddenly became important vocabulary - and a
serious challenge for most. But the terms become
much less problematic taken individually and put
into the context of building and maintaining a
Web site.
The use and number of domains
has grown astronomically over the years of the
World Wide Web’s existence. While domains were
greatly limited a decade or more ago, the number
available today are practically limitless. It’s
now possible for individuals and businesses to
have Web addresses that reflect their
personalities or business endeavors.
Basically, a domain is reflected as an
“URL” or address. For example, if you want to
advertise the name of your company, you might
establish a Web site at
www.nameofmybusiness.com. Domains may be further
personalized by establishing an email address
that includes the name of the business owner @
that particular domain name.
New domains
are being registered on a regular basis and
anyone who wants to register a particular domain
is allowed to do so only if that domain is not
currently owned by someone else. The
establishment of a domain and domain name may be
part of your overall business plan. If your
business is in those early stages, consider
taking possession of the domain now in order to
reserve that position. Remember that domains are
a public position and that anyone may reserve a
domain, meaning a particular domain you have in
mind may not be available.
Domain may also
be a term referencing a specific group of
computers sharing a single
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