Home > Knowledgebase > What is a URL? 06 Sep 2010 What is a URL? URL stands for uniform resource locator and that makes perfect sense if you think in internet terms. You are wanting to locate a resource and we need a uniform way to do it! When your site is put on the internet, it's assigned a home on a server with an IP address such as 67.19.218.227. Rather than having your site accessable using an ugly address such as "67.19.218.227/~mysite/", the URL instructs the browser to access your site by your domain or subdomain such as "lintbox.net". The site address is not only easier to remember, but it also looks more professional. Rating: (1085 Votes) Was this answer helpful?: Yes   No User Comments (Add Comment) You can post your views here, HTML is not allowed. If your comment does not immediately appear after posting then moderation is enabled and a staff member will review it and approve it as soon as possible. Fullname: Email:* Comments: * Optional No comments added for this article, click here to add a comment. Related Topics What does it cost to put my site on the internet? What is a domain name? What does POP3 stand for? What does SMTP stand for? Additional Information Article ID: 5 Created On: 21 Nov 2004 Views: 4312 Print Article Add to Favorites Rate this Article Add a Comment   Home Language: English Helpdesk Powered by Kayako eSupport v2.3.5

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