What Makes Up a URL?
URL is short for “Uniform Resource Locator” and comprises multiple parts that tell your browser where and what websites to load.
The Anatomy of a URL
The Protocol: Generally, you use HTTPS, which means the site has an SSL certificate. However, URLs can also include HTTP, FTP, SFTP, and SSH. Be careful visiting HTTP sites without SSL certificates.
The Subdomain: The subdomain is not required but often points to a specific page, such as “app” or “blog,” which might point to a website’s blog or application section. (blog.example.com)
The Domain: When we think of a website, the domain is usually something like “google.com.”
The Path: The path indicates which specific page on the website you want to access. For example, if you want to access the “About Us” page, the path would be “/about-us.”
Query Strings: They beginsafter the question mark. Often used for filters and searches. An equals sign (=) separates each key and value. An ampersand (&) separates multiple parameters.
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