Introduction to Domains
What is a domain name used for?
And what can you do with it?
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If you have a website, it needs to have an address, and that address needs to have a name.
The purpose of a domain name is to make your mark on the web, whether that’s for a super technology startup business or a food blog to share with your family. Whatever you want to do with a domain, it’s up to you. That’s the beautiful part!
But there are other excellent reasons to register a domain too.
When you register a domain name, you reserve it so that no one else can register it. So it might be smart to snatch up a domain name now. Definitely get your name, company name, or other things you’re involved with, such as a book title, band name, or hobby you have future plans for—just to take it “off the market.”
Don’t have a website yet? No problem!
You can point your domain to your Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, or other social media account.
What’s the difference between a domain and hosting?
To have a website, you will need both a domain and hosting. Your domain name gives people a way to find your website. Your hosting service is actually space on a server (also called a remote computer) where all of your website content resides.
Think of a domain like your website’s home street address, and hosting is like the website’s home. 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. These two parts are all you will need to begin building an online presence for your website.
There’s also a custom email if needed.
Want an email address like to incorporate your company name that is available also.
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After purchase, you can head straight to your Namecheap account panel and start using your domain. The account panel is uncluttered and easy to use, so you can quickly concentrate on the things that matter.
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Your free email address is ready and waiting for you. Got a thriving social media or e-commerce page already set up? Use URL forwarding to direct your visitors to your Instagram, Weebly, or Shopify page of your choice.
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