Technical DictionaryUpdated on February 6, 2026
Domain Name
Your website's address (e.g., helveit.ch). What you type in the address bar.
The postal address analogy
To invite people to your home, you give them your address (12 Station Street). On the internet, the Domain Name plays the same role. It's the unique address that allows you to find your website (e.g., mysite.ch).
Good to know
It's rented annually (usually around CHF 15/year). It's important to choose a simple, memorable name that ideally contains your brand or activity.
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