Domain

March 21, 2005 Comments

Robert Clough

Robert Clough

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Definition: The name given to the address of a web site. Domains are written in a hierarchical manner with lower-level domains referring to sub-sections of the base web site. Domains are available with a variety of extensions, the most popular of which are .com, .edu, .gov, and .org. Domains are unique and must be registered and assigned to a web host to become effective.

Example: http://www.searchengineguide.com is the domain of the Search Engine Guide web site.





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