Website Subdomains Explained: Names Such as Shop, Blog and WWW

The six points in the video

This is a silent video. The headings, explanations and labels below reproduce the information on screen.

1. 1

   Step 1: Start with the domain name

   0:18

   A domain name has a hierarchy of parts separated by dots.

   On-screen labels: Domain hierarchy; Name components; Dot separators.

2. 2

   Step 2: A subdomain adds a name

   0:30

   Shop and blog are common labels used for different services.

   On-screen labels: Shop service; Blog service; Other chosen label.

3. 3

   Step 3: WWW is a common example

   0:42

   It is often used for a website, but it is not a compulsory label.

   On-screen labels: WWW hostname; Chosen website address; Consistent destination.

4. 4

   Step 4: DNS connects the destination

   0:54

   The subdomain needs suitable records for the service it uses.

   On-screen labels: Hostname; Suitable DNS record; Service destination.

5. 5

   Step 5: The service needs setup too

   1:06

   The host must recognise the name and serve the intended content.

   On-screen labels: Host configuration; Correct website; HTTPS setup.

6. 6

   Step 6: Test the complete address

   1:18

   Check the result and any intended redirects from other versions.

   On-screen labels: Working hostname; Expected content; Consistent main address.

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