Web Address

A web address, also known as a URL (Uniform Resource Locator), is a unique identifier used to access specific resources on the World Wide Web. Comprising multiple components, including a protocol (such as HTTP or HTTPSHTTPS is a safer version of HTTP, the protocol used to browse the web. It uses encryption (fancy tec... More), a domain name (such as www.example.com), and an optional path or query string, web addresses provide a structured way to locate and retrieve online content. Users enter web addresses into web browsers to navigate to specific web pages, websites, or digital resources hosted on internet servers. Each web address corresponds to a distinct location or resource on the internet, facilitating the retrieval and display of content on users’ devices. Web addresses are fundamental to the functioning of the internet, enabling seamless navigation and access to a vast array of online information and services.

Think of a web address as a digital compass. Just as a compass helps you navigate and find your way in the physical world, a web address guides your web browser to locate and retrieve specific content on the internet.