What is a domain and how does it work with hosting?
A simple explanation of your website name and how it links to hosting and email.
The domain is the address
A domain like yourcompany.com is what visitors type to reach you. You register it yearly and it stays yours as long as you renew.
How it connects to hosting
Domain settings point visitors to the server holding your site, and point messages to your email.
Tips for choosing
Pick a short name that is easy to type, and make sure the domain is registered in your company’s name, not someone else’s.
Domain registration: .com and .jo domains
Register a .com or .jo domain for your business and link it to hosting and email.
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