What is a domain name?

A domain name is simply a description of a computer\'s location on the Internet. For an organization, a domain name is similar to a customized license plate. Registering a domain name on the Internet is the equivalent of registering a company name at Companies House. Once registered, no-one else can use that name. As there are many companies with similar names, it is important to register a suitable domain name for your company as soon as possible. A domain name is a way by which a company can uniquely identify itself on the Internet. If your company name was yourfirm Inc., the domain name would be your firm.com. Your web site would be located at: http://www.yourfirm.com and your email addresses would be in the form of: username@yourfirm.com There are three different types of domain names that you can register. The general purposes for these domains are: .com Commercial, .net Network and .org Miscellaneous Organizations.

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