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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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Propagation

The process by which DNS changes spread across the global network of DNS servers.

WIPO

World Intellectual Property Organization

Thin WHOIS

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

Traffic

Visitors to a domain name or website; domains with existing traffic are more valuable than those with no visitors.

Reg Fee

Short for 'registration fee' - the cost to register a domain name for one year.

Whois

Domain ownership lookup system