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What is it? A URL is like a web address that helps you find things on the internet. It tells your computer where to go and how to get there. It's like a map that shows the way to a specific place online, like a website or a file. So, URL stands for "Uniform Resource Locator," but you can think of it as an internet address.
Where is it? The URL is the thing you see at the very top of your web browser. It's like the address of a website or a page on the internet. When you type a web address or click on a link, that's the URL telling your computer where to go online. Here’s where you can always find it:
How do I know I have the full URL? You’ll know you have the full URL if it includes the following:
The way you access it: Imagine the internet is a vast library, and you want to find a specific book. The "http://" or "https://" part of a web address is like choosing which floor of the library to go to. "http://" is like the first floor, and "https://" is like the second floor with extra security. It helps your computer know where to look for the web page you want.
The website's name: The domain name in a web address is like the name of a genre or category in a library. It tells your computer where to look for a web page, similar to knowing which aisle to search in the library. Sometimes, it has extra parts like "www" at the beginning, which are like a library's main entrance sign, making it easier to find the right place on the internet.
The exact webpage your book can be found on: The specific web address for a webpage is like the exact shelf and location of a book in the library. It tells your computer precisely where to find the information on the website. This address often has slashes ('/') in it, similar to the way books are organized on library shelves.
