Industry Glossary

Speak the language of domain acquisition.

Key Terms

Aftermarket: The secondary market where already-registered domains are bought and sold.
CVCVCV: A string structure of Consonant-Vowel-Consonant-Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (e.g., Fa-fi-fo).
UDRP: Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy. The legal process for resolving trademark disputes over domains.

Common Mistakes

Confusing "Registry" (the organization that manages a TLD, like Verisign for .com) with "Registrar" (the retail company you buy domains from, like Namecheap).

FAQ

What does "Make Offer" mean?

It means the seller is open to negotiation but expects offers aligned with market comparables, usually not less than 4 figures for premium inventory.

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