Redemption Period
A period after the grace period when an expired domain can still be recovered, but at a significantly higher fee. Redemption periods typically last 30 days and involve registry-level fees.
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Domain Hack
A domain hack is a creative and clever strategy used in the selection of domain names. A domain hack is not about hacking or any illicit activities; instead, it refers to a domain name that combine...
IP Address
IP address (Internet Protocol address) is a fundamental concept that you need to understand, even though it's not directly related to the business of buying and selling domain names. An IP addre...
Domain Lease
An arrangement where a domain owner allows another party to use a domain name for a recurring fee without transferring ownership.
Generic Domain
A "generic domain" (also known as a generic top-level domain - gTLD) refers to a domain name that uses a common, general term as its second-level domain. They're called "generic" because they d...
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...
Drop Catching
Registering recently deleted domains