what is a Domain Name ?

A domain name locates an organization or other entity on the Internet. For example, the domain name this blog’s domain name is www.hasitha.info

All of your web site content sits on a computer with a unique address. This is called an IP address. An IP address is made up of a series of numbers, such as 192.168.36.352. Your domain name directs visitors to your site using this IP address.

We use domain names instead of IP addresses because most people find it easier to remember a name rather than a series of numbers.

What is a top level domain name ( TLD ) ?

A top-level domain (TLD) is the basic part of the domain name located to the right of the dot (” . “). The most common top-level domains are .com, .net, and .org. Some other popular top-level domains are .biz, .info, .name, and .ws. These common top-level domains have certain guidelines attached, but are for the most part available to any registrant, anywhere in the world.

What is a Domain name Registrar ?

A domain name registrar is the organization or company responsible for providing domain name registration services to the public. A registrar registers, manages, and keeps track of domain names.

Formatting of Domain Names ?

Domain names must be at least two characters long and no more than 63 characters maximum, excluding the top level domain. The characters can include any combination of letters, numbers or hyphens. The first and last character cannot be a hyphen. Domain names are not case-sensitive.

Registering a Domain Name ?

The domain name is registered for a specified period of time. i.e. one year, up to a maximum of ten years, and is renewable on an ongoing basis. When you purchase a domain name, it only belongs to you for the specified time you stated, in this case, one year. As long as you continue to renew it in a timely fashion, it will belong to you. It is important to keep track of the renewal period because if the domain name is not renewed, it can be registered by anyone for their own use.

Those are the most common questions you would want to know if you don’t know anything about domain names.