Learn About Domains & the Internet:
- What is a domain name?.
This answer will explain what a domain name is, some of its basic functions, and the advantages to having your own domain name.
A domain name is a human-friendly address, sometimes called a URL (Uniform Resource Locator). The internet works on IP (Internet Protocol) addresses. These are numbers, much like a telephone number. However, most people find it much easier to remember names rather than strings of numbers. Like all companies, Pipex choose to publicise their domain name (http://www.dfs.mobi) rather than their IP address (195.13.50.150).
- Your domain name is unique to you. When someone types it into an Internet browser (e.g. Internet Explorer or Mozilla FireFox) they'll be taken directly to your space on the Internet where they can view your site or files.Read The Rest of the Article
