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Domain Industry Glossary: Key Terms Explained

Jumping into the world of domain investing can feel both exciting and overwhelming. But don’t worry—understanding the right terminology is essential to getting started. Whether you're new to this field or looking to sharpen your skills, knowing these important terms will give you a solid foundation to make smart decisions. From buying and selling domain names to evaluating their potential value, each term plays a key role in your success. Let’s explore these terms and get you ready for your domain investment journey!
  1. Aftermarket Places: Online platforms where people buy, sell, or trade domain names that were previously registered.
  2. Blacklisted Domain: A domain that was used for spam, malicious activities, or breaking internet rules.
  3. Brandable Domain: A unique and catchy domain name that can easily be turned into a brand or associated with a business.
  4. Chinese Market: A part of the global domain market focused on China, where there’s high demand for short and memorable domain names.
  5. ccTLD, TLD, gTLD, ngTLD:
    • ccTLD: A country-specific domain suffix (e.g., .ai, .io, .ng).
    • TLD: The top-level domain, or the last part of a domain name (e.g., .com, .org).
    • gTLD: Generic top-level domains, which include common TLDs (e.g., .media, .agency).
    • ngTLD: Newer TLDs introduced after 2013 (e.g., .tech, .xyz).
  6. Empty Vessel Domains: Domains without an existing brand or website, often bought to be developed later. These can also be one-word domains suitable for any industry.
  7. Descriptive Domain: A domain name that clearly describes the business, product, or service it represents.
  8. DN Journal: A website that tracks domain industry news, sales, and trends.
  9. Domain Appraisal Scam: Fake services that offer overpriced appraisals to trick sellers into making poor sales.
  10. Domain Auction: A platform or event where domain names are sold to the highest bidder.
  11. Domain Blogs: Websites that share news, trends, and insights about the domain industry.
  12. Domain Broker: A professional who helps buyers and sellers negotiate and trade domain names.
  13. Domain Dropcatch Services: Services that try to grab domain names as soon as they expire and become available.
  14. Domain Conferences: Events where domain industry experts meet to share ideas, trends, and knowledge.
  15. Domain Hacks: Clever domain names that combine a word or phrase with a TLD (e.g., shoppi.ng, bo.at, gent.ly).
  16. Domain Forums: Online communities where domain investors, sellers, and buyers discuss strategies, trends, and opportunities.
  17. Domain Investors: People or businesses that buy domains to hold onto and sell later at a profit.
  18. Domain Name Wire: A source for news on domain sales, trends, and the domain industry.
  19. Domain Portfolio Management: The practice of managing a collection of domain names for investment or business.
  20. Domain Renewal: The process of extending the registration of a domain name before it expires.
  21. Domain Sales Comparisons (Comps): Comparing similar domain sales to estimate a domain's value.
  22. Domain Speculators: People who buy domains based on trends, hoping to resell them at a profit later.
  23. DotDB: A database that helps users search for available domain names using specific keywords or patterns.
  24. Drop Domain Names: Domains that become available after the previous owner fails to renew them.
  25. Fake Domain Sales Reports: False or misleading reports on domain sales, often used to inflate prices.
  26. Hand Registration: Registering a domain manually, instead of buying one that's pre-registered or up for auction.
  27. Legacy Domain Extensions: Older, established TLDs that have been around for years (e.g., .com, .net, .org).
  28. LLLL Domain (Four-letter .com domains): Domain names with four letters, often in the .com extension (e.g., abcd.com).
  29. LNLN Domain (Letter, Number, Letter, Number): A domain format with alternating letters and numbers (e.g., a1b2.com).
  30. LTO (Lease to Own): A model where a buyer rents a domain with the option to purchase it later.
  31. Pigeon Shits: Slang for a list of low-quality domains with little market value.
  32. Premium Brandable: High-quality, memorable domains that are perfect for branding.
  33. Trademark: Legal protection for a brand, logo, or name that distinguishes a business’s products or services.
  34. Trending Keywords: Popular search terms that can help attract traffic when used in domain names.
  35. UDRP (Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy): A process for resolving domain name disputes, usually over trademark conflicts.
  36. Whois Lookup: A service that lets you check the registration details of a domain, including its owner and contact info.
Mastering these terms will set you up for success in the domain investment world. Understanding the lingo will help you make informed decisions, spot valuable opportunities, and avoid costly mistakes. Start learning these key concepts today, and follow the right steps to grow your investments over time.
 
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It would be most helpful for the new domainer to learn what qualifies as a "pidgeon shit" domain.
 
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It would be most helpful for the new domainer to learn what qualifies as a "pidgeon shit" domain.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
 
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Nice. Thanks for curating this list.
 
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