Domain Basics

Learn what a domain name is, how its parts work, and how a domain differs from a full URL, with clear examples of websites and subdomains.

Understand the difference between a domain name and web hosting, what each provides, and how to connect them when using different providers.

Set up email on your domain by choosing an email host, verifying ownership, adding the required DNS records, and testing sending and receiving.

Compare subdomains and subdirectories for content, apps, and international sites, with practical management tradeoffs and Google's stated SEO guidance.

Plan a registrar transfer, check eligibility and locks, obtain the required authorization, and verify website and email continuity after the move.

Explore brandable domain name examples and the naming qualities behind them, from pronunciation and memorability to flexibility and fit.

A practical, research-backed guide for founders naming a project, product, or company: clear it legally, make it easy to say, generate strong candidates, check it across cultures, and run the searches that matter before you commit.

A plain-English guide to escrow and domain escrow — what an escrow account is, how escrow works step by step in a domain sale, why it matters for avoiding fraud, traditional escrow services vs. the modern tokenized approach, and how smart contracts can replace escrow with atomic on-chain settlement.

UDRP explained for domain owners and investors: the three elements a complainant must prove, the process and timeline, outcomes, UDRP vs URS vs court, and how to respond.

Master domain investing with our comprehensive guide to essential domain terminology. From basic concepts to advanced trading strategies, learn the language of domain professionals.