“Unlocking the Web: Discover the Secrets Behind Domain Names and How They Power Your Online Presence!”

"Unlocking the Web: Discover the Secrets Behind Domain Names and How They Power Your Online Presence!"

What’s the difference between a domain name and a URL?

A URL or “Uniform Resource Locator” often includes a domain but can have many more elements. Have a look at this example:

https://wordpress.com/blog/2025/01/29/how-to-make-a-website/#give-your-website-a-voice

Let’s break down each element, the domain being only a small part of the full URL:

Let’s break down each element, the domain being only a small part of the full URL:

  • Protocol: https://
  • Domain: wordpress.com
  • Path: /blog/2025/01/29/how-to-make-a-website
  • HTML anchor: #give-your-website-a-voice

URLs can contain even more components, and you can read Mozilla’s guide to URLs for details.

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