CIRA (Canadian Internet Registration Authority)
The organization that manages the .ca country code top-level domain for Canada. CIRA sets policies for .ca registrations and requires registrants to meet Canadian presence requirements.
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Acronym
Acronym Names refer to domain names that are made up of the initial letters of multiple words. These types of domains are typically short, usually 2-4 characters long, and are highly valued due to ...
DNS Records
Configuration entries that tell DNS servers how to handle requests for a domain, including A, CNAME, MX, and TXT records.
.BIZ
A generic extension launched in 2001 as a .com alternative for businesses. It never earned the respect, and the aftermarket is thin.
ROI (Return on Investment)
The profit or loss from a domain investment relative to its cost, including registration, renewal, and marketing expenses.
Zone File
The registry's master list of every registered domain in a TLD and its nameservers. Investors diff it daily to spot new registrations and drops.
Backorder
Attempt to register an expiring domain