PMD (Partial Match Domain)
A domain containing keywords related to a search query but not matching exactly. For example, BestCheapFlights.com would be a partial match for "cheap flights."
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Geo-Domain
A "geo-domain" refers to a domain name that includes geographical identifiers, such as the name of a city, state, country, or region. These domains are usually highly valuable due to their local ...
Defensive Registration
Registering domain names to protect a brand rather than for direct use or resale.
.BIZ
A generic extension launched in 2001 as a .com alternative for businesses. It never earned the respect, and the aftermarket is thin.
Closeout Domain
A closeout domain is a domain that has gone through an auction process but did not receive any bids. These domains are then available for immediate purchase at a fixed price for a limited period, t...
Thick WHOIS
A registry model where the registry itself stores full registrant contact data, rather than just pointing to the registrar.
Org
.org is one of the original top-level domains (TLDs), alongside others like .com, .net, and .edu. The .org extension was initially intended for organizations, particularly those in the non-profit s...