A domain is an internet address that is used to identify and find a website as it is being developed. It normally consists of two components, one of which is a top-level domain like.com or.org and the other of which is the name of the website. In order to register a domain, you must first purchase it from a registrar, who will then provide you with continuing services like DNS hosting, email forwarding, and renewal notifications. Registrars charge different prices for domain name registration and renewal, but it’s typically not very expensive. Any successful web development project requires domain ownership because it gives you control over where your content is housed and what services you can use to maintain your online presence.