{"id":1825,"date":"2026-09-29T12:59:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-29T07:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/?p=1825"},"modified":"2026-09-29T13:39:25","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T08:09:25","slug":"what-is-url","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/what-is-url\/","title":{"rendered":"What is URL?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_URL_A_Simple_Guide_to_Understanding_URLs\"><\/span>What Is URL? A Simple Guide to Understanding URLs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #001033;color:#001033\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #001033;color:#001033\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/what-is-url\/#What_Is_URL_A_Simple_Guide_to_Understanding_URLs\" >What Is URL? A Simple Guide to Understanding URLs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/what-is-url\/#1_Protocols\" >1. Protocols<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/what-is-url\/#2_Subdomain\" >2. Subdomain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/what-is-url\/#3_Domain_Name\" >3. Domain Name<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/what-is-url\/#4_Path\" >4. Path<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/what-is-url\/#5_Query_String\" >5. Query String<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/what-is-url\/#6_Fragment\" >6. Fragment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/what-is-url\/#How_Does_a_URL_Work\" >How Does a URL Work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/what-is-url\/#URL_vs_URI_Are_They_the_Same\" >URL vs URI: Are They the Same?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/what-is-url\/#Why_Are_URLs_Important\" >Why Are URLs Important?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/what-is-url\/#What_Makes_a_Good_URL\" >What Makes a Good URL?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/what-is-url\/#Can_a_URL_Be_Changed\" >Can a URL Be Changed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/what-is-url\/#URL_Domain_and_Website_Whats_the_Difference\" >URL, Domain, and Website: What&#8217;s the Difference?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/what-is-url\/#The_Easy_Way_to_Remember_a_URL\" >The Easy Way to Remember a URL<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/what-is-url\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Imagine you want to visit a website. You open your browser and type something like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px\"><code>https:&#47;&#47;www.example.com\/blog\/what-is-url<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But what exactly is that strange-looking line of text?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is a <strong>URL<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">URL stands for <strong>Uniform Resource Locator<\/strong>. In simple words, a URL is the <strong>address of something on the internet<\/strong>. Just like your home has a physical address that helps people find it, a URL tells your web browser where to find a webpage, image, video, file, or another online resource.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this guide, we&#8217;ll break down URLs into simple pieces and understand how they work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is the URL Fullform?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">URL = Uniform Resource Locator<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-28-2026-07_41_28-PM-1-1024x427.png\" alt=\"what is url\" class=\"wp-image-1831\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-28-2026-07_41_28-PM-1-1024x427.png 1024w, https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-28-2026-07_41_28-PM-1-300x125.png 300w, https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-28-2026-07_41_28-PM-1-766x319.png 766w, https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-28-2026-07_41_28-PM-1-1536x640.png 1536w, https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-28-2026-07_41_28-PM-1-398x166.png 398w, https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-28-2026-07_41_28-PM-1-799x333.png 799w, https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-28-2026-07_41_28-PM-1-831x346.png 831w, https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-28-2026-07_41_28-PM-1-1248x519.png 1248w, https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-28-2026-07_41_28-PM-1.png 1942w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let&#8217;s understand each word:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Uniform \u2013 URLs follow a standardized format.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resource \u2013 A resource can be a webpage, image, file, video, API, or other online content.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Locator \u2013 It tells your browser where that resource is located.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>https:&#47;&#47;www.example.com\/products<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This URL tells your browser:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Use HTTPS to connect to example.com and open the products page.<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Think of a URL like a GPS address for the internet. Instead of giving directions to a physical building, it gives your browser directions to an online resource.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Real-Life Example<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A URL works in a similar way:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>https:&#47;&#47;www.example.com\/menu<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It tells the browser:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Website \u2192 Example.com \u2192 Menu page<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s why URLs are so important. Without some form of address or locator, your browser wouldn&#8217;t know which resource you want to access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Does a URL Look Like?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A URL can be very simple:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>https:&#47;&#47;example.com<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or it can contain several different parts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>https:&#47;&#47;www.example.com\/blog\/hosting?plan=vps#pricing<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At first, this may look complicated. Don&#8217;t worry! We can break it into small pieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The basic structure is:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>https:&#47;&#47;www.example.com\/blog\/hosting?plan=vps#pricing<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It contains:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Scheme \/ Protocol \u2013 <code>https:\/\/<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Subdomain \u2013 <code>www<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Domain name \u2013 <code>example.com<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Path \u2013 <code>\/blog\/hosting<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Query string \u2013 <code>?plan=vps<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fragment \u2013 <code>#pricing<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each part has a different job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Protocols\"><\/span>1. Protocols<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first part of a URL is usually the <strong>protocol<\/strong>, also called the <strong>scheme<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"409\" src=\"https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-29-2026-12_46_18-PM-1024x409.png\" alt=\"protocol http or https\" class=\"wp-image-1832\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-29-2026-12_46_18-PM-1024x409.png 1024w, https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-29-2026-12_46_18-PM-300x120.png 300w, https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-29-2026-12_46_18-PM-768x307.png 768w, https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-29-2026-12_46_18-PM-398x159.png 398w, https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-29-2026-12_46_18-PM-798x319.png 798w, https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-29-2026-12_46_18-PM-830x332.png 830w, https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-29-2026-12_46_18-PM-1663x665.png 1663w, https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-29-2026-12_46_18-PM-1248x499.png 1248w, https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-29-2026-12_46_18-PM.png 1983w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>https:\/\/<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">HTTPS stands for <strong>Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It tells your browser how it should communicate with the web server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may also see:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>http:\/\/<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The difference is that HTTPS provides encrypted communication between your browser and the website, while ordinary HTTP does not provide the same transport encryption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, HTTPS is widely used across websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may also encounter other schemes, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>ftp:\/\/\nmailto:\ntel:<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These are used for different types of resources or actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Subdomain\"><\/span>2. Subdomain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Consider this URL:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-29-2026-12_46_43-PM-1024x384.png\" alt=\"url-subdomain\" class=\"wp-image-1833\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-29-2026-12_46_43-PM-1024x384.png 1024w, https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-29-2026-12_46_43-PM-300x112.png 300w, https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-29-2026-12_46_43-PM-768x288.png 768w, https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-29-2026-12_46_43-PM-1536x576.png 1536w, https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-29-2026-12_46_43-PM-400x150.png 400w, https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-29-2026-12_46_43-PM-800x300.png 800w, https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-29-2026-12_46_43-PM-832x312.png 832w, https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-29-2026-12_46_43-PM-1664x624.png 1664w, https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-29-2026-12_46_43-PM-1248x468.png 1248w, https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-29-2026-12_46_43-PM.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>https:&#47;&#47;www.example.com<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>www<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">is a subdomain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><code>www<\/code> traditionally means <strong>World Wide Web<\/strong>, although it isn&#8217;t required for a website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, these can both point to websites:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>https:&#47;&#47;example.com\nhttps:\/\/www.example.com<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A website owner can also create other subdomains:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>blog.example.com\nshop.example.com\nsupport.example.com<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A company might use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>blog.example.com<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">for its blog and:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>shop.example.com<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">for its online store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Domain_Name\"><\/span>3. Domain Name<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The domain is one of the most recognizable parts of a URL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>https:&#47;&#47;www.example.com<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the domain name is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>example.com<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A domain generally consists of a name and a <strong>top-level domain (TLD)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>example.com<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><code>example<\/code> = domain name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><code>.com<\/code> = top-level domain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other popular TLDs include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>.org\n.net\n.in\n.co\n.dev\n.store<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Different organizations and websites can choose different domain extensions depending on their needs and availability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Path\"><\/span>4. Path<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now look at this URL:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"409\" src=\"https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-29-2026-12_47_00-PM-1024x409.png\" alt=\"url-path\" class=\"wp-image-1834\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-29-2026-12_47_00-PM-1024x409.png 1024w, https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-29-2026-12_47_00-PM-300x120.png 300w, https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-29-2026-12_47_00-PM-768x307.png 768w, https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-29-2026-12_47_00-PM-1536x614.png 1536w, https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-29-2026-12_47_00-PM-398x159.png 398w, https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-29-2026-12_47_00-PM-798x319.png 798w, https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-29-2026-12_47_00-PM-830x332.png 830w, https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-29-2026-12_47_00-PM-1663x665.png 1663w, https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-29-2026-12_47_00-PM-1248x499.png 1248w, https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-29-2026-12_47_00-PM.png 1983w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>https:&#47;&#47;example.com\/blog\/hosting<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The part:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>\/blog\/hosting<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">is called the <strong>path<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The path tells the server which resource or location you&#8217;re requesting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>https:&#47;&#47;example.com\/<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">might open the homepage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>https:&#47;&#47;example.com\/blog<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">might open the blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>https:&#47;&#47;example.com\/blog\/what-is-url<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">might open a specific article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Think of the path like a <strong>folder structure<\/strong> that helps identify a particular resource.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Query_String\"><\/span>5. Query String<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes you&#8217;ll see a question mark in a URL:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"409\" src=\"https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-29-2026-12_47_39-PM-1024x409.png\" alt=\"url-path\" class=\"wp-image-1835\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-29-2026-12_47_39-PM-1024x409.png 1024w, https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-29-2026-12_47_39-PM-300x120.png 300w, https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-29-2026-12_47_39-PM-768x307.png 768w, https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-29-2026-12_47_39-PM-398x159.png 398w, https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-29-2026-12_47_39-PM-798x319.png 798w, https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-29-2026-12_47_39-PM-830x332.png 830w, https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-29-2026-12_47_39-PM-1663x665.png 1663w, https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-29-2026-12_47_39-PM-1248x499.png 1248w, https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-29-2026-12_47_39-PM.png 1983w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>https:&#47;&#47;example.com\/pricing?plan=vps<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everything after <code>?<\/code> is generally called the <strong>query string<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>plan=vps<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">is a query parameter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The website can use this information to determine what content or action should be displayed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There can also be multiple parameters:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>https:&#47;&#47;example.com\/search?query=hosting&amp;page=2<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here there are two parameters:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>query=hosting\npage=2<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Query strings are commonly used for searches, filters, tracking, pagination, and other dynamic website functions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Fragment\"><\/span>6. Fragment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may also see a <code>#<\/code> in a URL:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"409\" src=\"https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-29-2026-12_49_07-PM-1024x409.png\" alt=\"url-fragment\" class=\"wp-image-1836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-29-2026-12_49_07-PM-1024x409.png 1024w, https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-29-2026-12_49_07-PM-300x120.png 300w, https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-29-2026-12_49_07-PM-768x307.png 768w, https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-29-2026-12_49_07-PM-398x159.png 398w, https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-29-2026-12_49_07-PM-798x319.png 798w, https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-29-2026-12_49_07-PM-830x332.png 830w, https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-29-2026-12_49_07-PM-1663x665.png 1663w, https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-29-2026-12_49_07-PM-1248x499.png 1248w, https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-29-2026-12_49_07-PM.png 1983w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>https:&#47;&#47;example.com\/pricing#vps<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The part after <code>#<\/code> is called a <strong>fragment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It can identify a particular section of a webpage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>https:&#47;&#47;example.com\/article#conclusion<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">could take you directly to the &#8220;Conclusion&#8221; section of the page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fragments are generally handled by the browser rather than being sent to the server as part of the HTTP request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_a_URL_Work\"><\/span>How Does a URL Work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you enter:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>https:&#47;&#47;example.com<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">into your browser, several things happen behind the scenes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: You enter the URL<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You type or click the URL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: The browser reads it<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The browser identifies things such as the protocol and domain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: DNS finds the server<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The domain name needs to be translated into an IP address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>example.com \u2192 IP address<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This process is handled by <strong>DNS (Domain Name System)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can think of DNS as the <strong>internet&#8217;s phonebook<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: The browser connects to the server<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The browser connects to the appropriate server using the requested protocol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: The server responds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The web server processes the request and sends back the requested content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 6: Your browser displays the page<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your browser receives resources such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, images, and other files and builds the webpage you see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All of this can happen in just a few seconds\u2014or even faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"URL_vs_URI_Are_They_the_Same\"><\/span>URL vs URI: Are They the Same?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may sometimes hear the term <strong>URI<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"409\" src=\"https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-29-2026-12_49_54-PM-1024x409.png\" alt=\"url-vs-uri\" class=\"wp-image-1837\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-29-2026-12_49_54-PM-1024x409.png 1024w, https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-29-2026-12_49_54-PM-300x120.png 300w, https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-29-2026-12_49_54-PM-768x307.png 768w, https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-29-2026-12_49_54-PM-1536x614.png 1536w, https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-29-2026-12_49_54-PM-398x159.png 398w, https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-29-2026-12_49_54-PM-798x319.png 798w, https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-29-2026-12_49_54-PM-830x332.png 830w, https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-29-2026-12_49_54-PM-1663x665.png 1663w, https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-29-2026-12_49_54-PM-1248x499.png 1248w, https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-29-2026-12_49_54-PM.png 1983w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">URI means <strong>Uniform Resource Identifier<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A URL is a type of URI that identifies a resource by describing where it can be accessed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In everyday web development and browsing, however, <strong>URL<\/strong> is the term you&#8217;ll encounter most often.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Are_URLs_Important\"><\/span>Why Are URLs Important?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">URLs are the foundation of navigation on the web.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They allow people and applications to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit websites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open specific webpages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download files<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share articles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access images and videos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open online services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access APIs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Link between different websites<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, when someone sends you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>https:&#47;&#47;example.com\/tutorial<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">you don&#8217;t need to explain where the tutorial is. The URL acts as the complete digital address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Makes_a_Good_URL\"><\/span>What Makes a Good URL?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A good URL should ideally be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Short<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Compare:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>example.com\/url-guide<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">with a huge URL containing unnecessary characters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shorter URLs are generally easier to read and share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Descriptive<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is easier to understand:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>example.com\/blog\/what-is-url<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">than:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>example.com\/page?id=92837<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Easy to Read<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use meaningful words instead of unnecessary complexity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Consistent<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A website should follow a predictable URL structure throughout its pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_URL_Be_Changed\"><\/span>Can a URL Be Changed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A website owner can change the URL of a webpage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>example.com\/old-page<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">could become:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>example.com\/new-page<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, changing URLs without properly handling redirects can cause broken links and other SEO or usability problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s why website owners should carefully plan URL changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"URL_Domain_and_Website_Whats_the_Difference\"><\/span>URL, Domain, and Website: What&#8217;s the Difference?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These three terms are often confused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Domain:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>example.com<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>URL:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>https:&#47;&#47;example.com\/blog\/article<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Website:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The collection of webpages and resources available through the domain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, a <strong>domain is like the name\/address<\/strong>, while a <strong>URL can point to a specific location or resource within the website<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Easy_Way_to_Remember_a_URL\"><\/span>The Easy Way to Remember a URL<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Think of a URL like a <strong>complete delivery address<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>https:&#47;&#47;www.example.com\/blog\/hosting<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can think of it as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>HTTPS<\/strong> \u2192 How to travel<br><strong>www<\/strong> \u2192 A section\/building<br><strong>example.com<\/strong> \u2192 The main address<br><strong>\/blog\/hosting<\/strong> \u2192 The specific room\/location<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This isn&#8217;t a technically exact analogy, but it&#8217;s a great way to remember the basic idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <strong>URL (Uniform Resource Locator)<\/strong> is simply an address used to locate and access resources on the internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p 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