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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Lead Generation

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

Blocklist

A list of domain names or IP addresses flagged for spam, malware, or other malicious activities.

Brandable

In terms of domain names, "brandable" refers to a name that is unique, catchy, and easy to remember. Brandable domain names are typically non-specific and don't necessarily contain keywords that ...

.BIZ

A generic extension launched in 2001 as a .com alternative for businesses. It never earned the respect, and the aftermarket is thin.

Churning

The unethical practice of repeatedly selling domains among a small group of investors to artificially inflate prices or create a false sales history.

CNAME

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