A domain name is an identification string that defines a realm of administrative autonomy, authority or control on the Internet. Domain names are used in various networking contexts and for application-specific naming and addressing purposes.
In general, a domain name identifies a network domain, or it represents an Internet Protocol (IP) resource, such as a personal computer used to access the Internet, a server computer hosting a web site, or the web site itself or any other service communicated via the Internet. In 2017, 330.6 million domain names had been registered. [1]
A domain name may be registered by anyone who can demonstrate an intention to use it for some purpose.[2] Most registrars provide two or more tiers of service, with various prices and features designed to appeal to different market segments.
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The first-level set of domain names are the top-level domains (TLDs), including the generic top-level domains (gTLDs), such as .com, and the country code top-level domains (ccTLDs). Below these top-level domains in the DNS hierarchy are the second-level and third-level domain names that are typically open for reservation by end-users who wish to connect local area networks to the Internet, create other publicly accessible Internet resources or run web sites.
The registration of these domain names is usually administered by domain name registrars who sell their services to the public.
A fully qualified domain name (FQDN) is a domain name that is completely specified with all labels in the hierarchy of the DNS, having no parts omitted. Labels in the Domain Name System are case-insensitive, and may therefore be written in any desired capitalization method, but most commonly domain names are written in lowercase in technical contexts.[3]
How much does a Wix Domain Cost after 1 Year?
Wix offers free subdomains, which are great if you’re just starting out and want to test things out. However, if you want to use your own custom domain name (like www.example.com), you’ll need to pay for it. The cost varies depending on which country you’re in, but typically starts at $14.95 per year.
