Punycode
Punycode is a way to represent Unicode (international characters) within the limited ASCII character set used by the Domain Name System. For example, "münchen.de" becomes "xn--mnchen-3ya.de".
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Backorder
Attempt to register an expiring domain
Fractional Domain Name Ownership
Fractional domain name ownership is a method of investing in domain names where multiple individuals or entities share ownership of a single domain by dividing it into fractional shares. Each owner...
Cybersquatting
Cybersquatting, also known as domain squatting, is the act of registering, trafficking in, or using a domain name with bad faith intent to profit from the goodwill of a trademark belonging to someo...
Cloaking
A technique where different content is shown to search engines than to regular visitors, often considered a black-hat SEO practice.
Deleted Domain
A deleted domain is a domain name that was previously registered but has been released back into the pool of available domain names because the owner did not renew it before the expiry date. Her...
Cease and Desist
A formal legal letter demanding that someone stop an allegedly illegal activity, such as using a trademarked term in a domain name.