Registrar
A domain registrar is an accredited organization that sells domain name registrations to the public. Examples include GoDaddy, Namecheap, and Google Domains.
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TLS
TLS is a cryptographic protocol designed to provide secure communications over a computer network. It's the successor to Secure Sockets Layer (SSL). When a domain uses TLS, it means that data se...
Nameserver
A server that handles DNS queries for a domain, translating the domain name into its IP address.
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...
PMD (Partial Match Domain)
A domain containing keywords related to a search query but not matching exactly, such as BestCheapFlights.com.
MX Record
Mail Exchange Record - a DNS record that specifies the mail server responsible for receiving email on behalf of a domain.
Reseller
A company that sells domain registrations through a registrar's system, often white-labeled under their own brand.