DOMAIN AND HOSTING

 WHAT IS DOMAIN NAME?

A domain name is your website name. A domain name is the name of website or address of website where  users can access your website. A domain name is used for opening or finding  websites on the Internet. Every domain name is unique.

Any name registered in the Domain Name Server is a domain name. Domain names are organized in subordinate level of the Domain Name Server root domain, which has no name. 

The Domain Name System (DNS)

It works by converting domain names into IP addresses with the help of Domain Name Server which consist of millions of servers but it looks like that it is only one server working on it. When we type any website address it searches and matches in the Domain Name Server. It basically matches its IP address in the Server and shows you the result.

Top Level Domains

These domain names are typically for government departments which consist of three letters at least.

The first-level set of domain names are the top-level domains (TLDs), including the generic or mostly used top-level domains which are .com,  .info,  .net, .edu, and .org etc.

Country Code Top-Level Domains:

These domain names are fixed for country or state level. These consist on two letters like pk for Pakistan, au for Australis, uk for England and us for United States.

Below these top-level domains is the DNS hierarchy. These are the second-level and third-level domain names that are  open for reservation by users who wish to purchase domains and make their websites openly available for users on internet.

The first commercial Internet domain name, in the TLD .com was registered on 15 March 1985 in the name symbolics.com by Symbolic Inc.

To create a website you will need both a domain name and web hosting. Buying a domain name alone only gives you right to use that particular domain name for a specific period (usually 1 year). You need web hosting to store your website's files and to take control of your website by using control panel. you should buy domain name and hosting from same company. 

Internationalized country code top-level domains 

It is encoded format domain name system which allows Latin characters to be used in domain names.

Generic top-level domains (gTLD)

There are total 21 generic top level domains and it is highest level of domain name system. Categories are below. 

• Generic

• Generic with restrictions

• sponsored 

• infrastructure

 

Second-level domains

These domains follow top level domains. Mostly second level domains are those which are associated with some business like Nike.com and so on. So it can be company name or any brand name.

Third-level domains

These domains are often called subdomains. Mostly large companies use third level domain to make difference between them and departments. www is third level domain.

Registering domains names

Before using domain name you will have to first add it Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN).
How can you register for any domain you must see it on 
www.domain.com

WHAT IS WEB HOSTING?

A web hosting service is a type of Internet hosting service that allows individuals and organizations to make their website accessible through the World Wide Web Server.

Web hosting is a service that allows companies and individuals to have a website or web page onto the Internet and take control of control panel. Their computer will then connect to your server and webpages will be delivered to them through the browser. Mostly hosting companies require that you should have your domain in order to host with them. 

TYPE OF WEB HOSTINGS

• Shared web hosting service
• Virtual Dedicated Server
• Reseller web hosting
• Dedicated hosting service
• Managed hosting service
• Colocation web hosting service
• Cloud hosting
• Clustered hosting
• Grid hosting
• Home server

FOR DETAIL STUDY ABOUT THESE TYPES CLICK ON BELOW LINK

HOSTING TYPES

BEST HOSTING SITE

Best Free Hosting Sites

• WordPress.com is a popular free hosting platform that offers variety of service free and paid both
• Wix.com
• Weebly.
• GoDaddy Website Builder.
• Squarespace.
• Google Cloud Hosting.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)

BEST OVERALL HOSTING SITES

• Bluehost web hosting - Best web hosting overall.
• Hostgator - Best shared web hosting.
• Hostinger - Best cloud web hosting.
• Inmotion - Best reseller web hosting.
• Hostwinds - Best dedicated web hosting.
• Dreamhost - Best email hosting provider.
• GreenGeeks - Best green hosting service.
• Domain.com - Best shared hosting provider.
• Siteground
• A3 Hosting
• Godaddy
• Greengeeks

Best Cheap Web Hosting Providers

• Hostinger – Cheapest shared web hosting.
• iPage – Simple pricing, unlimited disk space.
• InMotion – Best value for money.
• DreamHost – Ideal for media-heavy sites.
• HostGator – Best for uptime.
• Bluehost – Best quality features.
• GreenGeeks – Best for green hosting.
• Hostpapa

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