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Extension

The suffix at the end of a domain name, also called a TLD (Top-Level Domain). Extensions include generic options like .com, .net, and .org, as well as country codes like .uk and newer options like .io, .ai, and .xyz.

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gTLD

Generic Top-Level Domain

Renewal Costs

\nRenewal Costs or Renewal Fees refer to the annual payment required to retain the registration of a domain name. When you register a domain name, you essentially lease it for a specific period, co...

MX Record

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

IDN (Internationalized Domain Name)

A domain name that includes characters from non-Latin scripts, such as Chinese, Arabic, or Cyrillic.

Lead Generation

Using domain names to capture potential customer information through parked pages with contact forms or advertising.

NameBio

The industry's main database of reported domain sales, searchable by keyword, extension, venue and price. Where comps come from.