How to choose a domain name
A domain name is your website’s unique URL and the address people use to find you online. When choosing a domain name, make sure it’s easy...
Domain vs. hosting: What’s the difference, and why do you need both?
A domain name is the human-readable URL that visitors type into a browser to reach a website, such as example.com. Web hosting, on the other hand, is...
How to flush DNS: A step-by-step guide for Windows, macOS, Linux, and web browsers
Flushing DNS caches is a quick and easy solution to internet issues like inaccessible websites or 404 errors. It is risk-free and has various...
Change domain nameservers: point to a different provider (godaddy, namecheap, and others)
Nameservers define who manages your domain’s DNS zone and are responsible for mapping domain names to IP addresses. If you switch hosting...
What is a TLD? Understanding top-level domains and their role online
A top-level domain (TLD) is the final segment of a domain name that appears after the last dot, such as .com, .org, or .net. Also known as a domain...
What is DNS: A comprehensive guide to how it works
The Domain Name System (DNS) associates website names with their numerical Internet Protocol (IP) addresses that a web browser needs to locate the...
How to buy a domain name in 5 steps
Buying a domain means registering the rights to use a web address, such as yourname.com, for a set period. The easiest way to do it is through a...
How to Successfully Locate and Edit Hosts File on a Mac Using Terminal
Users can emulate domain name system (DNS) changes by editing the hosts file. This includes overwriting DNS values set by the internet service...
How to check nameservers of a domain + common problems
If you are considering switching hosting providers or recently pointed your domain to a new host, it’s crucial to ensure that the nameservers...