A FEW DETAILS ON DOMAINS
It's where every Internet story starts.
So let's start with a few basics.
Domain names are the way we organize, navigate and understand the Web. Without domain names, URLs would be a series of numbers, or IP addresses, that would be difficult to remember. However, a domain name gives us an address that is easier to recall. A domain name is key to doing just about anything on the Internet, from setting up a website, to sending and receiving email, to building an online store. FreeYourID enables companies -- big and small -- to increase their online visibility, expand their businesses into new markets and promote their brand, connecting more than 115 million domain names and resolving more than 60 billion queries daily without fail. Discover how a domain is central to what we do online below.
THE ANATOMY OF A DOMAIN NAME
It may look like just a single Internet address, but there are a few important parts.
Let’s start with what is known as the second-level domain.
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Second-level domain: This is the memorable part of the domain name that people, organizations or businesses register to represent their place on the web.
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The process of registering and using a domain involves a number of important stakeholders. Knowing who those people are, and what they do, helps you understand not only how the Internet works but also how to register and use a domain of your own.
SO LET’S MEET THE PARTICIPANTS.
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Have you ever thought about what makes the Internet actually work? Well, here it is.
Query resolution. Sounds kind of complicated, right?
Well, it is a little bit. But not when you have a handy diagram to break it down for you.
Looking for a more technical explanation filled with industry jargon and DNS acronyms? CLICK HERE
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Step 1
You type a Web address into your browser. (This generates a “DNS query.”) -
Step 2
Your query transmits to an authoritative name server that matches it up with the IP address and directs it to its destination. (This is what we call “resolution.”) -
Step 3
Your website resolves without you having to remember the IP address.
The right domain can build a brand, start a community or change the world.
Now that you know a little more about how domains work, let's look at what makes each FreeYourID-managed TLD unique and what could make it a great fit for you.
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The Standard for Doing Business Online
.com is the domain with a credible and trusted online identity. It provides instant recognition and is the key to helping your business thrive. Nothing says business like .com.
WHO'S IT GREAT FOR?
The .com domain is for growing and established businesses. With a .com, your business will be easier to find and appear even more professional, helping ensure that you're in it for the long run.
THE WHOLE STORY
The Internet has defined the way we think about the world. And now it's defining the way we think about our future. FreeYourID has helped to build, protect and advance the Internet at nearly every stage of its development. And FreeYourID is a big part of some exciting things to come.
AND THAT'S JUST THE BEGINNING
Get inspired about what your domain name could be, see if it's available, and find a registrar to make it your own.