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Understanding Subdomains

A subdomain is a smaller section of a website that serves a unique purpose, helping to organize content and improve navigation. Websites use subdomains for various reasons, including separating content types, hosting special features, and testing new ideas. Creating a subdomain is straightforward, and they play a crucial role in enhancing user experience by keeping websites organized and functional.

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Understanding Subdomains

A subdomain is a smaller section of a website that serves a unique purpose, helping to organize content and improve navigation. Websites use subdomains for various reasons, including separating content types, hosting special features, and testing new ideas. Creating a subdomain is straightforward, and they play a crucial role in enhancing user experience by keeping websites organized and functional.

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Understanding Subdomains

Author: Zayan Ahmed | Estimated Reading time: 3 mins

What is a Subdomain?​
A subdomain is like a smaller section of a big website. Imagine you have a house, and each
room in the house serves a different purpose. A subdomain works the same way—it’s a part
of a website that can have its own unique purpose or content. For example, if the main
website is www.example.com, a subdomain might look like store.example.com or
blog.example.com. Subdomains help organize websites and make them easier to navigate.

Why Do Websites Use Subdomains?​


Websites use subdomains for many reasons, and here are a few of the most common:

1.​ Organizing Content: Subdomains allow websites to separate different types of


content. For example, a school’s website might use students.school.com for
student resources and teachers.school.com for teacher tools.​

2.​ Special Features: Subdomains can host special sections of a website, like a blog,
an online store, or a support page. For example, shop.example.com could be for
buying products, while help.example.com could be for customer support.​

3.​ Testing New Ideas: Sometimes, subdomains are used to test new designs or
features without affecting the main website. For example, beta.example.com could
be where new updates are tested.​
How Do Subdomains Work?​
When you type a subdomain into your browser, it works just like visiting a regular website.
The subdomain points to a specific part of the main website. This is done using something
called DNS (Domain Name System), which acts like an address book for the internet. It
helps your browser find the correct subdomain so it can load the content you’re looking for.

For example, when you type blog.example.com, the DNS tells your browser to go to the
blog section of the website.

Examples of Subdomains in Everyday Use​


You’ve probably seen subdomains in action before, even if you didn’t realize it. Here are
some examples:

●​ news.google.com: This subdomain is where Google shares news stories.


●​ support.apple.com: Apple’s support section has its own subdomain for helping
customers.
●​ play.spotify.com: This subdomain is where you can stream music directly from
Spotify.

Benefits of Subdomains​
Subdomains are helpful for both website owners and visitors. Here are some benefits:

1.​ Better Organization: Subdomains keep websites neat and easy to navigate.
2.​ Separate Features: Subdomains can be used for different functions, like an online
store or a blog.
3.​ Improved Testing: Subdomains let website owners try new things without breaking
the main site.
4.​ Localized Content: Some websites use subdomains to create different versions for
different languages or countries, like us.example.com for the United States or
fr.example.com for France.
How to Create a Subdomain​
Making a subdomain is simple if you have a website. Here’s how it’s done:

1.​ Log In to Your Domain Provider: Go to the service where you registered your
domain name (like GoDaddy or Namecheap).
2.​ Find the Subdomain Settings: Look for the section where you can manage your
domain’s DNS settings.
3.​ Add a Subdomain: Type in the name of your subdomain (like “blog” or “store”) and
connect it to the part of your website you want it to point to.
4.​ Save the Changes: Once you’ve set it up, it might take a little while to start working.

What Happens Without Subdomains?​


Without subdomains, websites might look messy or confusing. Everything would be in one
place, which could make it hard to find what you’re looking for. Subdomains help websites
stay organized and make things easier for visitors.

Conclusion​
Subdomains are like handy tools that make big websites easier to use. They help organize
content, add special features, and even allow testing of new ideas. Whether you’re shopping
online, reading a blog, or getting help from a support page, subdomains play a big role in
making the internet work smoothly. Next time you visit a subdomain, you’ll know exactly what
it is and why it’s there!

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