Locking
A security feature that prevents unauthorized changes or transfers of a domain name. Registrar locks are standard, while registry locks provide additional protection for high-value domains.
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Drop Date
The specific date and time when an expired domain becomes available for registration again.
Legacy TLD
The original group of top-level domains including .com, .net, .org, .edu, .gov, and .mil.
Acronym
Acronym Names refer to domain names that are made up of the initial letters of multiple words. These types of domains are typically short, usually 2-4 characters long, and are highly valued due to ...
Aftermarket
Secondary domain sales market
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.
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).