Nameserver
A server that handles DNS queries for a domain, translating the domain name into its IP address. Domains typically have at least two nameservers for redundancy.
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Inbound Link
A hyperlink from another website pointing to your domain, which can improve search rankings and domain value.
Registry
TLD operator
One-Word Domain
A domain consisting of a single dictionary word (e.
NS Record
The DNS record that names the nameservers responsible for a domain. Change it and you've moved the domain's DNS.
Organic Search
Organic search, from a domain name investor's perspective, refers to the unpaid search results that are generated by search engines like Google or Bing. These results are ranked based on their rele...
Lease to Own (LTO)
A domain sale paid in monthly installments. The buyer uses the domain during the term and takes ownership after the last payment.