A website is made up of files like HTML pages, website builder software, images, and more. If the domain name is the web address of your website, then web hosting is the home where your website lives. This is the actual computer where your website’s files are stored. Such computers are called servers and they are offered as a service by hosting companies. To create your website, you need both domain name and web hosting. However, it’s […]

To understand how domain names actually work, we will take a look at what happens when you enter it in your browser. When you enter a domain name in your web browser, it first sends a request to a global network of servers that form the Domain Name System (DNS). These servers then look up for the name servers associated with the domain and forward the request to those name servers. For example, if your […]

    We are often asked by beginners: what is a domain name and how do domains work? If you are a beginner, then you may have heard that you need a domain to make a website. However, many beginners confuse domain name with a website or website hosting service. If you are just starting out, then all these different terms may sound too technical. In this beginner’s guide, we will answer what is a […]