There are two types of domain names that are commonly used on the Internet:

Domain Name: A domain name is an easy to remember URL which directs to your physical address (IP address) on the Internet. It is a 'friendly name' for your site, like www.yourname.com.

Canonical Domain Name: A canonical domain, also referenced as cname, includes a prefix name before the actual domain. It is the process of adding a name in front of the domain. A Canonical Domain can also add an element of 'size' to your site, as more than one URL is used. This is illustrated below:

http://sales.yourdomain.com
http://support.yourdomain.com
http://products.yourdomain.com

Note: Our servers are configured so that your domain acts as a wildcard to any name placed before it. As such, all canonical domains placed before your domain will resolve to your primary Web site, until you specify otherwise with Technical Support.

Each of the above names can be used in the following ways:

Primary Account Domain: You can use your domain to represent your primary Web account, or administrative account, with us.

Pointer Domain: A pointer domain, also referenced as an additional domain name, is a domain that simply points to or directs to another domain or Web site. It does not have its own unique Web content, hence the name pointer.

Virtual Host: A virtual host, also referenced as an additional domain for virtual hosting, is a domain name which has its own unique content. It will direct to a subdirectory on your account. A Virtual Host can be thought of as a sub-lot of land.

Pricing and configuration vary for each of the above uses.