What Is a Web Service Address?

Web service addresses usually end with the suffix ".com," but there are exceptions.

The online world can be confusing if you are new to the Internet. Learning how to use Internet service addresses is one of the basic lessons you may need to learn, because they act as your gateway to new websites.

Name and Function

Internet addresses are commonly called Uniform Resource Locators. URLs contain information that will direct your browser to different websites on the Internet. To explore different sites, simply type a known address into your address bar.

Form

Most web addresses begin with "http:," which represents a method of page retrieval. Two slashes follow "http:" and then lead to "www." The sub-domain "www" stands for "world wide web." Next, you enter the name of the website and its suffix, which comprise the domain name. Web addresses do not include spaces.

Suffixes

Most web addresses end in ".com," which stands for "commercial." The suffix ".org" stands for "organization," while ".net" stands for "network." Websites that focus on television and media content use ".tv." Websites maintained by the U.S. government may use ".us."

References

• AllBusiness: What Do .com, .net, and .org Mean?
• Learn the Net: Understanding Web Addresses