Domain Names- Things You Should Know Before Setting Up A Site
When you look at most website links, there’s usually an ex tension separated from the website name by a dot. For instance, a website like www.robiweb.me.ke. In this example, .ME.KE is the domain in this website. Other common domain extensions are .COM, .ME, .ORG, .CO.KE and so on. In today’s issue, we’ll see the main domain categories and factors that affect their usage so that you can easily determine which one to use for your site and why. Read on. Main Categories of Domains While there are so many examples of domain extensions, they’re usually categorized into two major groups: free domain names and paid ones. What’s the difference? Free domains are usually provided by free-hosting service providers. A good example is in the case of a website that is hosted freely by GitHub Pages. Suppose your website name is Topnotch Insurance, then your site url may be https://topnotchinsurance.github.io. In this case, .GITHUB.IO is a free domain. Later in this article, I will explain the downside...