Domain Name Structure
Suppose for example the domain address of your websites is http://www.domainname.com- The first part which is http:- an internet application protocol of your domain (http:– standard, https:– secured).
- The second part which is www :- the third level domain of your website name (some sites use “www” some not).
- The third part which is domainname :- the second level domain of the website, picked by the person registering the domain.
- The fourth part which is .com :- the top level domain can be picked for the variety of available choices.
Domain name extension
When you choose a domain name, one of your choices will be what domain extension or Top Level Domain (TLD) extension to use. There are hundreds of top-level domains from which to choose. Here is the breakdown of the most popular ones.- The original top level domains (TLDs) include: .com, .net, .org, .int, .gov, .edu, and .mil. Only some of them are available for general use, and .com is far and away the most important.
- Many country code top level domains (ccTLDs) exist, including: .au (Australia), .cn (China), .in (India), .jp (Japan), .ph (Philippines), and .uk (United Kingdom).
- There are also topic specific generic top level domains (gTLDs), though their use has yet to catch on widely, including: .accountants, .agency, .business, .city, .digital, .photography, and .social.