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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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Domain Lease

An arrangement where a domain owner allows another party to use a domain name for a recurring fee without transferring ownership.

Transfer

Transfer is a term you'll encounter frequently. It refers to the process of changing the registrant or registrar of a specific domain name. There are two main types of transfers in the domain na...

IPv4

As a professional domain name investor, "IPv4" is a term you should be familiar with, even though it's not directly involved in the buying and selling of domain names. IPv4 stands for Internet...

Pigeon Domain

A misspelling or typo variation of a popular domain name designed to capture traffic from users who mistype the original URL.

ISP stands for Internet Service Provider. It's a company that provides services for accessing, using, or participating in the internet. ISPs can be commercial, non-profit, privately owned, or commu...

Landing Page

A single webpage designed for a specific purpose, such as collecting leads or providing information about a domain for sale.