What is a domain name?

A domain name is like the address you use for your home, but on the internet that helps people get to your website easily. Common domain names include google.com, microsoft.com, yahoo.com and countless others. The most common and popular domain name extensions (called TDLs) are .com, .net, and .org, but you may see many other kinds like .tv, .biz, .us, and more.