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CNAME

Canonical Name Record - a DNS record type that maps an alias domain name to the true (canonical) domain name. CNAMEs are commonly used to point subdomains like www or mail to the main domain, or to connect a domain to third-party services like email marketing platforms or CDNs.

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Domain Propagation

The time it takes for DNS changes to a domain to be recognized across all internet servers globally.

Ahrefs

A comprehensive SEO toolset widely used in domain investing to analyze backlink profiles, organic search traffic, and domain metrics.

ICANN 60-Day Rule

\nThe rule, in place for the protection of the domain owner, states that a registrar may deny a request for a transfer of a newly registered domain to another registrar if within 60 days of initial...

gTLD

Generic Top-Level Domain

Fractional Domain Name Ownership

Fractional domain name ownership is a method of investing in domain names where multiple individuals or entities share ownership of a single domain by dividing it into fractional shares. Each owner...

IDNA

Internationalized Domain Names in Applications