What is a domain name?
A domain name is your website’s primary address on the internet (e.g., yourwebsite.com). It:
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Directs visitors to your website
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Can be purchased through registrars
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Requires annual renewal
What is a subdomain?
A subdomain is an extension of your main domain (e.g., blog.yourwebsite.com). It’s used to:
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Organize website sections (e.g.,
shop.,support.) -
Host separate services (e.g.,
mail.,app.) -
Requires no additional registration (set up via DNS)
What is a parked domain?
A parked domain is a registered but inactive domain that:
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Redirects to your primary domain (e.g.,
yourwebsite.net→yourwebsite.com) -
Reserves a name for future use
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Often displays a placeholder page
