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Pigeon Domain

A misspelling or typo variation of a popular domain name designed to capture traffic from users who mistype the original URL. Named after the practice of 'catching pigeons' (mistyped visitors). While this can generate traffic, it often raises trademark concerns and ethical questions in the domain industry.

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Parking

Parking refers to the practice of registering a domain name and placing it on a temporary webpage, often filled with advertisements. The goal of domain parking is to generate revenue from clicks on...

Landrush

A period during the launch of a new TLD when domains can be registered before general availability, often at premium prices.

IPv6

As a professional domain name investor, "IPv6" is a term that's important to understand to fully comprehend the internet infrastructure. IPv6 stands for Internet Protocol Version 6. It is the ...

Thin WHOIS

A WHOIS system that provides only basic registrar information, requiring additional queries for full contact details.

Mil

The .mil domain is a sponsored top-level domain (sTLD) that is used exclusively by the U.S. Department of Defense and its subsidiary or affiliated organizations. Its name is derived from the first ...

Stealth Acquisition

Purchasing a domain without revealing the true buyer's identity, often through a broker or shell company.