Understanding Domain Names: A Comprehensive Guide for WordPress Users
A domain name is the online address of a website that users enter in a web browser to access it. Without a domain name, users would have to remember an IP address, which is much more difficult. In this video guide, we will explain how domain names work and discuss the different types of domains.
Types of Domains
Top-Level Domains (TLD)
Some of the most popular TLDs are .com, .org, and .net. However, there are also new extensions such as .online, .club, or .site.
Country-Code Top-Level Domains (ccTLD)
These domains use two letters based on the international country code. For example, .us is the domain for the United States, .jp is for Japan, and .co.uk is for the United Kingdom.
Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD)
These domains are primarily intended for specific purposes. For example, .edu is for educational websites and .store is for eCommerce websites.
If you want more information on how to register a domain name, make sure to check our tutorial.
About the Author
Viktorija V. started her journey at Hostinger as an Online Reputation specialist. As her knowledge and passion for website creation and helping others grew, she became a professional Video Content Creator at Hostinger Academy, where she shares her secrets and helps others in their journey.
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