"A domain name is an identification label that defines a realm of administrative autonomy, authority, or control in the Internet, based on the Domain Name System (DNS)." - Wikipedia

Two major sections make up a domain name:

  • a Top-Level Domain (TLD) - the part of the domain name located to the right of the dot (e.g. ourmoneyadventure.com)
  • a Second-Level Domain (SLD) - the part of the domain name located to the left of the dot (e.g. ourmoneyadventure.c ...