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.TECH

A generic top-level domain targeting the technology sector. Popular among tech startups, IT companies, and developers, .TECH provides an instantly recognizable industry association. It's often used when the equivalent .COM is unavailable or too expensive.

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.CC

The country code for the Cocos Islands, operated by Verisign and marketed as a .com alternative. Had a run of popularity in China.

ACPA

The Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act, the 1999 US law that lets trademark owners sue for up to $100,000 per infringing domain.

Aged Domain

A domain name that has been registered for an extended period, typically several years or more.

Drop Date

The specific date and time when an expired domain becomes available for registration again.

Numeric Domain

A numeric domain refers to a domain name that consists entirely of numbers. These can range from single-digit domains to ones with several numbers. The value of numeric domains can vary greatly....

EMD (Exact Match Domain)

A domain name that exactly matches a search query, such as CheapFlights.com for 'cheap flights.'