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Legacy TLD

The original group of top-level domains including .com, .net, .org, .edu, .gov, and .mil. Legacy TLDs, especially .com, remain the most valuable and recognizable extensions.

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DHCP

DHCP, or Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, is a network protocol used on IP networks where a DHCP server dynamically assigns an IP address and other network configuration parameters to each devi...

COM

".com" is a top-level domain (TLD) in the Domain Name System of the Internet. Its name is derived from the word "commercial," indicating its original intended purpose for domains registered by ...

DR (Domain Rating)

A metric developed by Ahrefs that measures the strength of a domain's backlink profile on a scale from 0 to 100.

ROI (Return on Investment)

The profit or loss from a domain investment relative to its cost, including registration, renewal, and marketing expenses.

Reverse Hijacking

Reverse Hijacking (also known as reverse domain name hijacking or RDNH) refers to an unethical and unjust action where a trademark owner attempts to secure a domain name by making false cybersquatt...

Expiring Domain

An "expiring domain" refers to a domain name whose registration period is about to end. When a domain name is registered, it's typically done so for a specific period of time, often one to ten ye...