Drop Catching

Drop catching is the practice of attempting to register valuable domain names immediately after they are deleted from the registry and become available for registration.

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DHCP

DHCP, or Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, is a network protocol used on IP networks where a DHCP server dynamically assigns an IP address and other network configuration parameters to each devi...

MX Record

Mail Exchange Record - a DNS record that specifies the mail server responsible for receiving email on behalf of a domain.

Category Killer

The single generic domain that names an entire industry, like Hotels.com, Cars.com or Insurance.com.

Domain Tasting

The old practice of registering domains in bulk, testing them for traffic for a few days, and deleting the losers for a free refund.

Afternic

GoDaddy's domain marketplace and distribution network. Listings syndicate to partner registrars' search results.

CNAME

Canonical Name Record - a DNS record type that maps an alias domain name to the true (canonical) domain name.