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New gTLD

Generic top-level domains introduced through ICANN's expansion program starting in 2014. New gTLDs include extensions like .app, .blog, .shop, .io, and hundreds of others.

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Redirect

Automatically sending visitors from one URL to another, used to consolidate domains or preserve SEO value.

GoDaddy Auctions

One of the largest domain name auction platforms, hosting both user-listed domains and expired domain auctions.

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...

Expiry Auction

An auction held for a domain name that wasn't renewed by its owner before it becomes publicly available.

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 ...

Buy It Now

"Buy It Now" (BIN) is a term often used in online auctions and marketplaces, including domain name platforms. It refers to a fixed price set by the seller that allows a buyer to purchase the item...