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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.XYZ
A generic top-level domain marketed as the domain for 'every website, everywhere.
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.
Reg Fee
Short for 'registration fee' - the cost to register a domain name for one year.
Cloaking
A technique where different content is shown to search engines than to regular visitors, often considered a black-hat SEO practice.
Make an Offer
Make an Offer refers to the process where a potential buyer proposes a price they are willing to pay for a specific domain name. This is typically done when the domain name is listed for sale but w...
Drop
"Drop" refers to the process when a domain name registration expires and is not renewed by the original owner, thus becoming available for registration by others. Here's a breakdown of the pro...