Registry
A registry is the organization that operates a specific top-level domain (TLD), maintaining the master database of all domain names registered under that TLD.
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Pending Delete
The final stage before an expired domain is released back to the public, during which it cannot be renewed.
Redirect
Automatically sending visitors from one URL to another, used to consolidate domains or preserve SEO value.
MX Record
Mail Exchange Record - a DNS record that specifies the mail server responsible for receiving email on behalf of a domain.
Long-Tail
A long-tail domain name is a highly specific, often multi-word domain that targets a narrow niche or precise search intent rather than a broad, competitive keyword. Instead of trying to rank for or...
NNNN.com
A domain consisting of exactly four numeric digits followed by .com, with only 10,000 possible combinations.
ICANN 60-Day Rule
\nThe rule, in place for the protection of the domain owner, states that a registrar may deny a request for a transfer of a newly registered domain to another registrar if within 60 days of initial...