What is a Domain Name?

What is a Domain Name?

A good detective must know where the author is coming from or what their purpose is (the author's point of view). Sites are often written for the following purposes: to sell something, to educate, to sound off, or to organize for or support a cause.

In the URL or web address of the Web site, you'll find a DOMAIN name. These domain names will often help you to decide who is sponsoring the site and what their purpose is.

The most common domain names are:

.com - commercial organizations (usually will be trying to sell you something)

.org  - usually non-profit organizations, but not always

.edu - educational institutions

.gov - government

.net - organizations involved in Internet services

.int  - international organizations