What is Domain?
The human-readable web address people type to visit your website, like '13labs.com.au'
Why It Matters
A good domain is memorable, builds trust, and is essential for your brand's online presence
Real-World Example
Instead of remembering a server's IP address like 192.168.1.1, users visit 13labs.com.au
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Related Terms
Hosting
A service that stores your website or application and serves it to users when they visit
DNS
The internet's phone book that translates domain names into the server addresses computers understand
SSL/TLS
Security technology that encrypts data sent between your website and your users
Server
A computer that runs continuously to handle requests, store data, and serve your application to users
Serverless
A way to run code without managing your own servers, where the cloud provider handles everything
Edge Functions
Code that runs on servers close to your users around the world, rather than in one central location