What are domain names?

A domain name is essentially an address on the Internet. Almost every website you've ever been to, and every email you've ever composed, has used a domain name in its address. When someone types in your domain name, their computer gets told exactly where to look for the files that make up your website.

A domain is a powerful marketing tool. Always pick something easy to remember that is associated with your business or the content of the site.

www.spottycats.com is easier to remember than www.myprovider.com/~spotty/ and of course looks a lot more professional.