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Grace Period

A window after a domain expires during which the original owner can renew it, usually at the standard renewal price. Grace periods vary by registrar and extension but typically last 30-45 days.

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DR (Domain Rating)

A metric developed by Ahrefs that measures the strength of a domain's backlink profile on a scale from 0 to 100.

Nameserver

A server that handles DNS queries for a domain, translating the domain name into its IP address.

Domain hijacking refers to an illicit activity where an individual or entity illegitimately takes control of a domain name without the consent of its rightful owner. This is usually done by exploit...

Cease and Desist

A formal legal letter demanding that someone stop an allegedly illegal activity, such as using a trademarked term in a domain name.

Drop Catching

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Broker

A professional intermediary who facilitates domain name transactions between buyers and sellers, typically earning a 10-20% commission.