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Search Volume

The average number of times a specific keyword or phrase is searched in search engines over a given period, typically monthly. Domain investors analyze search volume to assess potential type-in traffic and SEO value. Higher search volume keywords generally command premium domain prices.

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GDPR

GDPR is an acronym that stands for General Data Protection Regulation. This is a law enforced by the European Union since May 2018, aimed at giving EU citizens control over their personal data and ...

Cloaking

A technique where different content is shown to search engines than to regular visitors, often considered a black-hat SEO practice.

Comps (Comparables)

Historical sales data for similar domain names used to estimate a domain's value.

CVCVC

A domain naming pattern consisting of Consonant-Vowel-Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (e.

Inbound Link

A hyperlink from another website pointing to your domain, which can improve search rankings and domain value.

Domain Lease

An arrangement where a domain owner allows another party to use a domain name for a recurring fee without transferring ownership.