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Search Volume

The average number of times a specific keyword or phrase is searched in search engines over a given period, typically monthly. Domain investors analyze search volume to assess potential type-in traffic and SEO value. Higher search volume keywords generally command premium domain prices.

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DNS Records

Configuration entries that tell DNS servers how to handle requests for a domain, including A, CNAME, MX, and TXT records.

Locking

A security feature that prevents unauthorized changes or transfers of a domain name.

Domain Flipping

Domain flipping is a key strategy in our industry. It's the practice of buying domain names at a low cost and then selling them for a profit. The process involves identifying domain names that h...

Domainer

A person who invests in domain names as a business or profession.

Thin WHOIS

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

Net

.net is one of the original top-level domains (TLDs) introduced in the internet's early days, along with others like .com, .org, and .edu. The .net extension was initially intended for network tech...