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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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EMD (Exact Match Domain)

A domain name that exactly matches a search query, such as CheapFlights.com for 'cheap flights.'

Io

.io is a top-level domain (TLD) that originally served as the country code for the British Indian Ocean Territory. However, in recent years, it has gained popularity in the tech and startup communi...

Redirect

Automatically sending visitors from one URL to another, used to consolidate domains or preserve SEO value.

.ONLINE

A generic top-level domain suitable for any internet-based business or presence.

Aged Domain

A domain name that has been registered for an extended period, typically several years or more.

DA (Domain Authority)

A search engine ranking score developed by Moz that predicts how well a website will rank on search engine result pages (SERPs).