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When you register a domain, you're not
just getting a web address. It's a vital
piece of your online presence. Your
domain name carries your brand, your
public image, and your professional
reputation. It's the first thing people
see when they visit you, so buying a
domain name registration means making
some important decisions.
How to find a good domain name?
A domain name represents your business
or personal brand on the web, which
means choosing the right one is
important. Brainstorming is a great
place to start, so grab your pen and jot
down some words related to your idea.
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What is a domain?
Everything you need to know about domains
Have you ever asked yourself, 'What is a domain,
anyway?' Well, take a look up there at the top
of the screen. See that part at the top of your
browser window in the URL bar? It's the part
that starts with 'http://' in the address bar. The second part of the
URL is the domain. In our case, it's
jibres.com.
Let's take a look at what goes on behind that
domain.
Every website is identified by a unique
series of numbers called an IP address.
This numeric set is what your computer
uses to connect to the server where the
website data lives.
Numbers are great for a computer, but it's
easier for people to use words they can
remember. The words used to identify a website
are known as the domain or URL, and like the IP
address, they're unique to each website. Think
of it like a mobile phone: you want to call your
mother, so you simply click on your contact
'Mom' and your phone dials your mother's phone
number. Domains are connected to IP addresses in
much the same way.
What are the parts of a domain?
Domains, like most brilliant ideas, work on more
than one level. They include both a top level
domain and a second level domain. And, like
brilliant ideas, they also center around a
single point-or in this case, a dot.
To the left of the dot is the second
level domain, which might be your name,
the name of your business, blog, or
store. It's the 'identity' of your site.
In our case, the second level domain is
'jibres'.
To the right of the dot is the top-level
domain (or TLD), in this case the TLD is
'.com', but you may have also seen TLDs
like .net, or .org, or country
identifiers like .ir or .us.
While the top level domain is essential for a
domain to function, it's also less exciting than
the second level domain. Which is probably why
it's sometimes referred to as the 'parent'
domain.
The exciting thing about domains is that you can
choose almost any name you want as your second
level domain. And sure, you can go with .com for
your top level domain, but who doesn't want a
cool 'parent'? Options like .club, .store, even
.pizza are just a few ways you can boost your
top level domain game.
What's the purpose of a domain?
At some point someone probably said, 'Hey, you
ought to register a domain.'' And you might have
replied, 'Okay... but why?'
The truth is that if you have a website, it
needs to have an address, and that address needs
to have a name.
But there are other good reasons to register a
domain too.
Registering a domain reserves it so no one else
can register it. So it might be smart to snatch
up a domain now-your personal name, company
name, or other things you're involved with, like
a book title, band name, or hobby-just to take
it 'off the market'.
In my case, I might not need the domain
minion.party today, but I'll definitely want to
own it once I become super famous.
There's also custom email.
Want an email address like me@minion.party? To
get such a slick, personalized address, you'll
need to reserve the domain first, then attach it
to email hosting. This is a smart move
especially if you're running a business site.
That way, your customers can easily remember
info@mybusiness as easily as they remember your
domain itself.
Don't have a website? No problem!
You can point your domain to your
Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Telegram
or other social media account. I don't
know about you, but I'd much rather tell
people to friend me at minion.party than
give out some long, convoluted URL. That
reminds me, I should really register
that domain now.
What's the difference between a domain and
hosting?
To have a website, you need both a domain and
hosting. Your domain gives people a way to find
your website, and your hosting is space on a
server (a remote computer) where all of your
website content resides.
Think of a domain like it's your website's
street address, and hosting is like the
website's house. You can have your address
before you build your house, but to show off all
your photos on your website, you'll need a place
to put them.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a domain? What is a TLD?
Think of your domain name as a street
address. If people search for your domain,
they'll be able to find your website. Every
website on the internet has a unique IP
address assigned to it, made up of a series
of numbers. These numbers tell the domain
name system (DNS) to locate the
corresponding website. As we are humans and
not computers, IP addresses are difficult to
remember and so words are used instead.
These words are known as the domain or URL.
The DNS looks at the domain name and
translates it into an IP address.
Top-level domains were introduced to help
organize the locations in the domain name
system. All domains include a top-level
domain (TLD) and a second-level domain
(SLD). Imagine you own a business in the
USA. In 'yourbusiness.us', the TLD is .us
and the SLD is 'yourbusiness'.
What is a TLD?
A Top-level Domain (TLD) is the part of a
domain name to the right of the dot (e.g.,
the "com" in jibres.com). TLDs are part of
the text-based interface assigned to
numerical IP addresses that allows humans to
more easily navigate the web without having
to memorize long strings of numbers.
What is the difference between various TLDs?
Which ones are better?
When it comes to picking a top-level domain
for your website, there are plenty of
options. Yes, .com domain extensions are
popular, but due to their popularity, you
may find that your dream domain has already
been taken. Why not consider choosing a
generic (gTLD) like .club for your tennis
club, or a country-code (ccTLDs) like .co.uk
for your UK office?
If you're a new business it may be important
to choose a familiar domain extension like
.com, a localized domain or a well-known
gTLD. As they are popular, they are
perceived as more trustworthy. Don't panic
if you haven't managed to get one. The web
is changing all the time, and as the web
grows, so will the familiarity of new TLDs.
How do I check domain name availability status?
To verify domain availability, use the
search bar at the top of the page. Your
website name will either be available or
taken. If your domain is taken, this means
that it is either reserved by the Registry
or registered by someone else. At this
point, you can choose to make an offer for
that domain name.
If you are looking for a fast and safe
domain name checker, use Jibres. We never
have and never will sell any information on
our clients.
Are .com domains better for search engine
optimization (SEO)?
No. All domain extensions are considered
equal in the eyes of Google and there is no
automatic preference given to a .com domain.
When checking to see if a domain exists,
it's important to note whether a large and
recognizable company has the .com if it
does, this can hurt your search results. It
can also open you up to a potential
trademark battle.
What is a premium domain?
Premium domains are short domains, often
made up of just one word or 3-5 letters.
They are also known as 'aftermarket' or
'pre-registered' domains. Most premium
domains have a .com extension, but many end
with .org, .net, and .biz.
As premium domains include common words they
are often the most memorable. Additionally,
companies value short domains that match
their company name or products, meaning
these domains are typically the most
desirable. Sometimes certain domains sold by
different registries are considered premium
and can have a higher price point. With
registry premium domains, both registration
and renewal prices are set by the registry
and are usually high.
What is a new TLD?
If you're looking for something a little
different for your business or personal
website, why not consider a new TLD? There
are hundreds of new fresh and exciting
domain endings that can help bring your
dream alive. Want a personal website? Share
photos of your international trip with
.travel, write your thoughts on the latest
catwalk trends with .blog or get creative
with a .is.
Looking to conquer your industry? Set up a
web developer startup with a .dev and get a
.inc to show you mean business.
Should I register multiple extensions for the
same domain?
Yes. When you register a domain extension,
no one else can use it. So, if you've
already got mydomain.com, it's a good idea
to register mydomain.net and mydomain.org
and redirect them back to your original
site. This helps to avoid confusion and
makes capturing visitors easier.
Is there a limit on how long or short my domain
can be?
The maximum length a domain can be is 63
characters and the minimum is 1 character.
The shorter your domain is, the easier it is
to type and remember.
When choosing a domain name, keep it simple
- a word that is difficult to spell will be
problematic for your visitors. Pick a name
that reflects your brand, industry, or you
if it's a personal project. Once you have a
list of words, ask your friends and family
for feedback. Have fun choosing!
What can I do with my domain name?
Once you have registered your domain name
it's time to use it. Maybe you want to
funnel visitors to a landing page built
especially for sales, or forward them to
your personal Twitter page - it's completely
up to you how you use it. You can also
create personalized email addresses based on
your domain name. This helps to build trust
in your brand and promote your company.
