What is a Domain Name? How to Choose and Where to Buy?

What is a Domain Name?

A domain name is your website's address on the internet. Instead of remembering numerical IP addresses, domain names provide human-readable addresses like iyibir.net.

How Domain Names Work

1. Browser sends domain to DNS server.
2. DNS translates domain to IP address.
3. Browser connects to the server.
4. Server sends the website back.

Domain Name Structure

• Subdomain: blog.iyibir.net
• SLD: iyibir in iyibir.net
• TLD: .com, .net, .org, .com.tr

TLD Types

Tips for Choosing a Domain

1. Keep it short and memorable
2. Easy to type and spell
3. Brand-compatible
4. Choose the right TLD for your audience
5. SEO-friendly when possible
6. Avoid hyphens
7. Check trademark conflicts

DNS Record Types

• A Record: Points domain to IPv4 address
• CNAME: Points domain to another domain
• MX Record: Email server routing
• TXT Record: SPF, DKIM, DMARC verification

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