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Line 2: − Simply put, the second domain level is the domain directly below the top-level domain ([[TLD]]). In the same way, the SLD represents the portion which is located exactly in the right part of the domain name extension. The SLD includes the [[TLD]] and helps during the identification process of a the owning organization of a specific [[URL]].<ref>[http://www.giantgeek.com/blog/?p=97 What is a SLD]</ref>+ − + − + − − Furthermore, a [[TLD]] can bee separated into more SLDs. Registrants are advised to register the domain names within the necessary SLD which corresponds to the type of activity. However, second-level domains are being divided into sub-domains which can be even different computers within an organization or different aliases. +
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==Overview==
==Overview==
The second domain level is the data directly before the top-level domain [[TLD]]. In the same way, the SLD represents the portion which is located exactly in the right part of the domain name extension. The SLD includes the [[TLD]] and helps during the identification process of a the owning organization of a specific [[URL]].<ref>[http://www.giantgeek.com/blog/?p=97 What is a SLD]</ref>
For example, in www.domainname.com, “domainname” represents the second level domain.
For example, in www.domainname.com, “domainname” represents the second level domain. Whereas the suffix "(dot)-com" represents the [[TLD]]
Usually, the SLD is being determined and defined upon registration of a domain name. Within the same IP Address one can use more than one SLD. <ref>[http://help.godaddy.com/article/335 SLD Definition]</ref>
Usually, the SLD is determined and defined upon registration of a domain name. More than one SLD can function on the same IP Address.<ref>[http://help.godaddy.com/article/335 SLD Definition]</ref>
Furthermore, a [[TLD]] can be separated into more SLDs; that is, second-level domains are being divided into sub-domains which could represent different computers within an organization or different aliases.
===Types of SLDs===
===Types of SLDs===
The SLD can be represented by short names or longer names - depending on each business needs. However, the short names are easier to remember. In the case of longer domain names, the best solution would be to choose representative keywords because the user will not type in the whole domain name, will most probably look for the most relevant keywords and then click a link.
The SLD can be represented by short names or longer names - depending on each business needs. However, the short names are easier to remember. In the case of longer domain names, the best solution would be to choose representative keywords because the user will not type in the whole domain name, will most probably look for the most relevant keywords and then click a link.