Facts about Domain Names (for the less technical)

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All this talk about Domains, URLs, Web Addresses and IPs can get real confusing.

Here are just a few facts about what a Domain Name is.

Domain Name = Web Address like brianshea.net, or getmyfamilyname.com
Domain Names are not case sensitive, so getmyfamilyname.com is the same as GetMyFamilyName.com. This allows for making an address easier to read and remember.
Names are registered/renewed annually (like car registrations). If not renewed, the name becomes available for someone else to register and use.
A domain can be registered for up to 10 years at one time (this allows for renewing every 10 years instead of every year)
A Domain Name must point to a location on the web. Normally, this would be a web host where a website is setup for that domain. However, the name can simply point to another website. An example would be www.AppalachianChiropractic.com points to www.DrLisaBarker.com
A Domain Name can be configured for email as well, allowing for multiple email addresses. So, if a name was registered: 3600NSaginaw.com, different email address could be setup like lori@, linda@, larry@ 3600NSaginaw.com
Domain Names are transferable. A name can be sold or transferred to another owner as needed. In the case of using a street address for a domain name, the name can easily be transferred to any new occupant of that street address.

Any other questions, just ask.

Brian