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What does shop mean at the start of a website hostname?

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It can be a subdomain: a name within a larger domain hierarchy.

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Know which name points to which service.
6 subdomain basics.

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Start with the domain name
A domain name has a hierarchy of parts separated by dots.
Domain hierarchy · Name components · Dot separators

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A subdomain adds a name
Shop and blog are common labels used for different services.
Shop service · Blog service · Other chosen label

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WWW is a common example
It is often used for a website, but it is not a compulsory label.
WWW hostname · Chosen website address · Consistent destination

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DNS connects the destination
The subdomain needs suitable records for the service it uses.
Hostname · Suitable DNS record · Service destination

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The service needs setup too
The host must recognise the name and serve the intended content.
Host configuration · Correct website · HTTPS setup

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Test the complete address
Check the result and any intended redirects from other versions.
Working hostname · Expected content · Consistent main address

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Your checklist
Start with the domain name · A subdomain adds a name · WWW is a common example · DNS connects the destination · The service needs setup too · Test the complete address

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Check the name, destination and website configuration together.
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