{"id":2097,"date":"2026-10-02T05:29:20","date_gmt":"2026-10-02T09:29:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/?p=2097"},"modified":"2026-10-02T05:29:22","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T09:29:22","slug":"domain-marketplace-glossary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/domain-marketplace-glossary\/","title":{"rendered":"Domain Marketplace Glossary: 40 Terms to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Forty terms cover nearly everything a buyer runs into when shopping for a domain. Plain language, grouped by where each one actually shows up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A few of these already have a full guide elsewhere on the site. Those get a link, not a repeat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-black ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/domain-marketplace-glossary\/#What_This_Glossary_Covers\" >What This Glossary Covers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/domain-marketplace-glossary\/#Quick_Jump_Find_a_Term_Fast\" >Quick Jump: Find a Term Fast<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/domain-marketplace-glossary\/#Market_and_Transaction_Terms\" >Market and Transaction Terms<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/domain-marketplace-glossary\/#Domain_Aftermarket\" >Domain Aftermarket<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/domain-marketplace-glossary\/#Domain_Marketplace\" >Domain Marketplace<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/domain-marketplace-glossary\/#Domain_Broker\" >Domain Broker<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/domain-marketplace-glossary\/#Escrow\" >Escrow<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/domain-marketplace-glossary\/#Buy_Now\" >Buy Now<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/domain-marketplace-glossary\/#Make_Offer\" >Make Offer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/domain-marketplace-glossary\/#Domain_Auction\" >Domain Auction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/domain-marketplace-glossary\/#Reserve_Price\" >Reserve Price<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/domain-marketplace-glossary\/#Comps_Comparable_Sales\" >Comps (Comparable Sales)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/domain-marketplace-glossary\/#Registration_and_Ownership_Terms\" >Registration and Ownership Terms<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/domain-marketplace-glossary\/#Domain_Registrar\" >Domain Registrar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/domain-marketplace-glossary\/#Domain_Registry\" >Domain Registry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/domain-marketplace-glossary\/#Registrant\" >Registrant<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/domain-marketplace-glossary\/#Administrative_Contact\" >Administrative Contact<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/domain-marketplace-glossary\/#WHOIS\" >WHOIS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/domain-marketplace-glossary\/#WHOIS_Privacy\" >WHOIS Privacy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/domain-marketplace-glossary\/#Domain_Lock\" >Domain Lock<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/domain-marketplace-glossary\/#TAC_Transfer_Authorization_Code_Formerly_EPP_Code\" >TAC (Transfer Authorization Code, Formerly EPP Code)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/domain-marketplace-glossary\/#Push_Transfer\" >Push Transfer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/domain-marketplace-glossary\/#Legal_and_Risk_Terms\" >Legal and Risk Terms<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/domain-marketplace-glossary\/#UDRP\" >UDRP<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/domain-marketplace-glossary\/#Cybersquatting\" >Cybersquatting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/domain-marketplace-glossary\/#ACPA_Anticybersquatting_Consumer_Protection_Act\" >ACPA (Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/domain-marketplace-glossary\/#Reverse_Domain_Name_Hijacking_RDNH\" >Reverse Domain Name Hijacking (RDNH)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/domain-marketplace-glossary\/#Domain_Value_and_Category_Terms\" >Domain Value and Category Terms<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/domain-marketplace-glossary\/#Premium_Domain\" >Premium Domain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/domain-marketplace-glossary\/#Brandable_Domain\" >Brandable Domain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/domain-marketplace-glossary\/#Exact-Match_Domain\" >Exact-Match Domain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/domain-marketplace-glossary\/#Keyword_Domain\" >Keyword Domain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/domain-marketplace-glossary\/#Short_Domain\" >Short Domain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/domain-marketplace-glossary\/#Lease-to-Own\" >Lease-to-Own<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/domain-marketplace-glossary\/#Domain_Flipping\" >Domain Flipping<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/domain-marketplace-glossary\/#Domain_Valuation\" >Domain Valuation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/domain-marketplace-glossary\/#Wholesale_vs_Retail_Price\" >Wholesale vs Retail Price<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/domain-marketplace-glossary\/#Domain_Evaluation_Terms\" >Domain Evaluation Terms<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/domain-marketplace-glossary\/#Radio_Test\" >Radio Test<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/domain-marketplace-glossary\/#Domain_Portfolio\" >Domain Portfolio<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/domain-marketplace-glossary\/#Technical_Terms_Every_Buyer_Should_Know\" >Technical Terms Every Buyer Should Know<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/domain-marketplace-glossary\/#DNS_Domain_Name_System\" >DNS (Domain Name System)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/domain-marketplace-glossary\/#Nameserver\" >Nameserver<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/domain-marketplace-glossary\/#DNS_TXT_Record\" >DNS TXT Record<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/domain-marketplace-glossary\/#TLD_Top-Level_Domain\" >TLD (Top-Level Domain)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/domain-marketplace-glossary\/#gTLD\" >gTLD<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/domain-marketplace-glossary\/#ccTLD\" >ccTLD<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/domain-marketplace-glossary\/#Landing_Page_For-Sale_Page\" >Landing Page (For-Sale Page)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/domain-marketplace-glossary\/#FAQ\" >FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-50\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/domain-marketplace-glossary\/#Whats_the_difference_between_a_registrar_and_a_registry\" >What&#8217;s the difference between a registrar and a registry?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-51\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/domain-marketplace-glossary\/#Is_WHOIS_privacy_the_same_as_anonymous_ownership\" >Is WHOIS privacy the same as anonymous ownership?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-52\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/domain-marketplace-glossary\/#Do_I_need_to_know_all_40_terms_to_buy_a_domain_safely\" >Do I need to know all 40 terms to buy a domain safely?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-53\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/domain-marketplace-glossary\/#Whats_the_difference_between_cybersquatting_and_reverse_domain_hijacking\" >What&#8217;s the difference between cybersquatting and reverse domain hijacking?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-54\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/domain-marketplace-glossary\/#Why_do_some_glossaries_define_aftermarket_and_marketplace_as_the_same_thing\" >Why do some glossaries define aftermarket and marketplace as the same thing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-55\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/domain-marketplace-glossary\/#Is_a_premium_domain_always_a_brandable_domain\" >Is a premium domain always a brandable domain?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-56\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/domain-marketplace-glossary\/#How_often_do_domain_industry_terms_change\" >How often do domain industry terms change?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-57\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/domain-marketplace-glossary\/#Keep_This_Glossary_Handy\" >Keep This Glossary Handy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-58\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/domain-marketplace-glossary\/#References\" >References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"h-what-this-glossary-covers\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_This_Glossary_Covers\"><\/span><strong>What This Glossary Covers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Untitled-design-2026-10-01T162441.773-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"What This Glossary Covers\" class=\"wp-image-2100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Untitled-design-2026-10-01T162441.773-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Untitled-design-2026-10-01T162441.773-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Untitled-design-2026-10-01T162441.773-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Untitled-design-2026-10-01T162441.773-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Untitled-design-2026-10-01T162441.773-750x421.webp 750w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Untitled-design-2026-10-01T162441.773-1140x641.webp 1140w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Untitled-design-2026-10-01T162441.773.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Six groups, one journey, is how this glossary is organized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How deals get made: that&#8217;s the market and transaction group.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Who controls a name, and how: registration and ownership.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disputes worth watching for live under legal and risk.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Value and category terms explain why some names cost more than others.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The invisible plumbing behind every domain falls under technical terms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-quick-jump-find-a-term-fast\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Jump_Find_a_Term_Fast\"><\/span><strong>Quick Jump: Find a Term Fast<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Untitled-design-2026-10-01T162647.821-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Quick Jump: Find a Term Fast\" class=\"wp-image-2101\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Untitled-design-2026-10-01T162647.821-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Untitled-design-2026-10-01T162647.821-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Untitled-design-2026-10-01T162647.821-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Untitled-design-2026-10-01T162647.821-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Untitled-design-2026-10-01T162647.821-750x421.webp 750w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Untitled-design-2026-10-01T162647.821-1140x641.webp 1140w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Untitled-design-2026-10-01T162647.821.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Find your term fast by scanning its category group below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Market and transaction covers: Buy Now, Comps (Comparable Sales), Domain Aftermarket, Domain Auction, Domain Broker, Domain Marketplace, Escrow, Make Offer, Reserve Price.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under registration and ownership: Administrative Contact, Domain Lock, Domain Registrar, Domain Registry, Push Transfer, Registrant, TAC (Transfer Authorization Code), WHOIS, WHOIS Privacy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Legal and risk holds four: ACPA, Cybersquatting, Reverse Domain Name Hijacking (RDNH), and UDRP.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Value and category, the biggest group: Brandable Domain, Domain Flipping, Domain Valuation, Exact-Match Domain, Keyword Domain, Lease-to-Own, Premium Domain, Short Domain, Wholesale vs Retail Price.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Just two sit under domain evaluation: Domain Portfolio and Radio Test.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Technical wraps things up with ccTLD, DNS (Domain Name System), DNS TXT Record, gTLD, Landing Page (For-Sale Page), Nameserver, and TLD (Top-Level Domain).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-market-and-transaction-terms\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Market_and_Transaction_Terms\"><\/span><strong>Market and Transaction Terms<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Untitled-design-2026-10-01T163101.422-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Market and Transaction Terms\" class=\"wp-image-2102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Untitled-design-2026-10-01T163101.422-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Untitled-design-2026-10-01T163101.422-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Untitled-design-2026-10-01T163101.422-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Untitled-design-2026-10-01T163101.422-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Untitled-design-2026-10-01T163101.422-750x421.webp 750w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Untitled-design-2026-10-01T163101.422-1140x641.webp 1140w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Untitled-design-2026-10-01T163101.422.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These nine terms describe how a domain changes hands, from listing to closed deal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-domain-aftermarket\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Domain_Aftermarket\"><\/span><strong>Domain Aftermarket<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The aftermarket is the resale market for domain names someone already owns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Buyers negotiate directly with an existing owner, instead of registering a fresh name.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prices here run far higher than a standard registration fee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Full mechanics: our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/mostdomain.com\/blog\/what-is-domain-aftermarket\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">what the domain aftermarket is and how it works<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-domain-marketplace\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Domain_Marketplace\"><\/span><strong>Domain Marketplace<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A domain marketplace is a platform where owners list already-registered names for sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The marketplace hosts the listing. The seller, not the platform, usually owns the name.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sedo, Afternic, and Atom are commonly cited examples in this space.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We break down the distinction fully in <a href=\"https:\/\/mostdomain.com\/blog\/domain-registrar-vs-domain-marketplace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">domain registrar vs domain marketplace<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-domain-broker\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Domain_Broker\"><\/span><strong>Domain Broker<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A domain broker negotiates privately for a buyer or seller, for a fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brokers are common for high-value names, especially ones not publicly listed for sale. Their fee usually comes as a commission on the final price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-escrow\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Escrow\"><\/span><strong>Escrow<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Escrow is a service that holds a buyer&#8217;s payment until the domain transfer confirms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Neither side gets what they want until both sides deliver.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fake escrow sites are a common scam. Visit the provider directly, never through a link.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We walk through escrow verification in the <a href=\"https:\/\/mostdomain.com\/blog\/domain-buying-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">domain buying checklist<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-buy-now\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Buy_Now\"><\/span><strong>Buy Now<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Buy Now is a fixed price a seller sets. The first buyer to pay wins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No negotiation happens with a Buy Now listing. Whoever pays first gets the name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-make-offer\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_Offer\"><\/span><strong>Make Offer<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make Offer lets a buyer propose a price. The seller decides: accept, counter, or decline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This format suits names without a clear market price. Some back-and-forth is normal here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-domain-auction\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Domain_Auction\"><\/span><strong>Domain Auction<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A domain auction lets multiple buyers bid. The highest bid wins at a set end time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Auction fever can push prices well past what comparables would suggest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decide your ceiling before the first bid, not during the bidding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-reserve-price\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reserve_Price\"><\/span><strong>Reserve Price<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The minimum a seller will accept, no matter how bidding goes. That&#8217;s a reserve price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fall short of it, and most platforms let the seller walk away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-comps-comparable-sales\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comps_Comparable_Sales\"><\/span><strong>Comps (Comparable Sales)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Short for comparable sales, comps are recent sales of similar domains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Match by length, extension, and wording for the closest comparison.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pricing plays out in more depth in <a href=\"https:\/\/mostdomain.com\/blog\/primary-market-vs-aftermarket-domains\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">primary market vs aftermarket domains explained<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-registration-and-ownership-terms\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Registration_and_Ownership_Terms\"><\/span><strong>Registration and Ownership Terms<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Untitled-design-2026-10-01T163501.103-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Registration and Ownership Terms\" class=\"wp-image-2103\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Untitled-design-2026-10-01T163501.103-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Untitled-design-2026-10-01T163501.103-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Untitled-design-2026-10-01T163501.103-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Untitled-design-2026-10-01T163501.103-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Untitled-design-2026-10-01T163501.103-750x421.webp 750w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Untitled-design-2026-10-01T163501.103-1140x641.webp 1140w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Untitled-design-2026-10-01T163501.103.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These nine terms cover who controls a domain, and the paperwork that proves it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-domain-registrar\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Domain_Registrar\"><\/span><strong>Domain Registrar<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An accredited company that sells and manages domain registrations. That&#8217;s the whole job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Think Namecheap, Dynadot, or GoDaddy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/mostdomain.com\/blog\/domain-registrar-vs-domain-marketplace\/\">domain registrar vs domain marketplace<\/a> comparison goes deeper.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-domain-registry\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Domain_Registry\"><\/span><strong>Domain Registry<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A registry runs the master database for one entire extension, like .com or .io.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Registries never sell directly to buyers. Everything routes through an accredited registrar instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-registrant\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Registrant\"><\/span><strong>Registrant<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whoever&#8217;s name sits on the registration is the registrant, plain and simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s the legal owner of record, regardless of what WHOIS shows publicly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-administrative-contact\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Administrative_Contact\"><\/span><strong>Administrative Contact<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Someone&#8217;s got to handle a domain&#8217;s day-to-day account details. That&#8217;s the administrative contact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This role handles things like updating contact information, often separate from billing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-whois\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHOIS\"><\/span><strong>WHOIS<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The WHOIS is the public record system showing a domain&#8217;s registration details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Owner name, registrar, and registration dates typically appear here, unless privacy is active.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>See our full guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/whois-lookup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reading a WHOIS record<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-whois-privacy\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHOIS_Privacy\"><\/span><strong>WHOIS Privacy<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Public lookups see a proxy service&#8217;s details instead of yours. That&#8217;s WHOIS privacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your registrar still knows exactly who owns the name. Only public visibility is hidden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-domain-lock\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Domain_Lock\"><\/span><strong>Domain Lock<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A domain lock is a registrar setting that blocks an unauthorized transfer attempt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ICANN also imposes automatic locks after registration or a recent transfer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/mostdomain.com\/blog\/domain-buying-checklist\/\">buying checklist<\/a> explains current lock windows and timing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-tac-transfer-authorization-code-formerly-epp-code\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TAC_Transfer_Authorization_Code_Formerly_EPP_Code\"><\/span><strong>TAC (Transfer Authorization Code, Formerly EPP Code)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A TAC, once called an EPP code, unlocks a domain for a registrar transfer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only the current registrar can generate this code. Without it, no transfer can begin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-push-transfer\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Push_Transfer\"><\/span><strong>Push Transfer<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A push transfer moves a domain between two accounts at the same registrar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is often faster than a full inter-registrar transfer, sometimes completing in minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-legal-and-risk-terms\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legal_and_Risk_Terms\"><\/span><strong>Legal and Risk Terms<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Untitled-design-2026-10-01T163722.115-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Legal and Risk Terms\" class=\"wp-image-2104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Untitled-design-2026-10-01T163722.115-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Untitled-design-2026-10-01T163722.115-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Untitled-design-2026-10-01T163722.115-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Untitled-design-2026-10-01T163722.115-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Untitled-design-2026-10-01T163722.115-750x421.webp 750w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Untitled-design-2026-10-01T163722.115-1140x641.webp 1140w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Untitled-design-2026-10-01T163722.115.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Four terms cover the disputes and bad-faith behavior worth knowing before you buy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-udrp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UDRP\"><\/span><strong>UDRP<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UDRP is the process brand owners use to reclaim domains registered in bad faith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A complainant must prove trademark rights, no legitimate interest, and bad faith.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/mostdomain.com\/blog\/what-is-domain-aftermarket\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">domain aftermarket safety guide<\/a> covers dispute risk in more depth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-cybersquatting\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cybersquatting\"><\/span><strong>Cybersquatting<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cybersquatting means registering a name that copies someone&#8217;s trademark, hoping to profit from it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This practice is what both UDRP and formal legislation were built to address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-acpa-anticybersquatting-consumer-protection-act\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ACPA_Anticybersquatting_Consumer_Protection_Act\"><\/span><strong>ACPA (Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A 1999 US federal law aimed at bad-faith, trademark-based domain registration, the ACPA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plenty of sources get the name wrong, dropping words or reordering them. This is the real one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-reverse-domain-name-hijacking-rdnh\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reverse_Domain_Name_Hijacking_RDNH\"><\/span><strong>Reverse Domain Name Hijacking (RDNH)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This describes a trademark holder abusing UDRP against a legitimate owner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Panels can rule against a complainant for this. It can hurt their future UDRP credibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-domain-value-and-category-terms\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Domain_Value_and_Category_Terms\"><\/span><strong>Domain Value and Category Terms<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Untitled-design-2026-10-01T163954.462-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Domain Value and Category Terms\" class=\"wp-image-2105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Untitled-design-2026-10-01T163954.462-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Untitled-design-2026-10-01T163954.462-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Untitled-design-2026-10-01T163954.462-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Untitled-design-2026-10-01T163954.462-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Untitled-design-2026-10-01T163954.462-750x421.webp 750w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Untitled-design-2026-10-01T163954.462-1140x641.webp 1140w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Untitled-design-2026-10-01T163954.462.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These nine terms explain why names in the same extension cost wildly different amounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-premium-domain\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Premium_Domain\"><\/span><strong>Premium Domain<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A premium domain is priced above the standard registration fee, for its perceived value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Registries sometimes hold these back and price them higher at registration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Full details in our <a href=\"https:\/\/mostdomain.com\/blog\/premium-domain-names\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">premium domain names<\/a> guide.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-brandable-domain\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brandable_Domain\"><\/span><strong>Brandable Domain<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A brandable domain sounds like a real brand name, even with no dictionary meaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Think invented, catchy words built for memorability rather than literal keyword meaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-exact-match-domain\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exact-Match_Domain\"><\/span><strong>Exact-Match Domain<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The precise phrase someone might type or search for, contained in the domain itself. That&#8217;s exact-match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>These once carried heavier SEO weight than they do today.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>See our <a href=\"https:\/\/mostdomain.com\/blog\/exact-match-domains\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">exact-match domains<\/a> guide for current context.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-keyword-domain\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keyword_Domain\"><\/span><strong>Keyword Domain<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A keyword domain includes a word tied to an industry, not an exact phrase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our <a href=\"https:\/\/mostdomain.com\/blog\/branded-vs-keyword-domains\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">branded vs keyword domains<\/a> comparison covers when each style fits better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-short-domain\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Short_Domain\"><\/span><strong>Short Domain<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A short domain typically runs under six characters, valued for being fast to type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shorter names are scarcer by nature, which usually pushes their price higher. See our <a href=\"https:\/\/mostdomain.com\/blog\/buy-short-domains\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">guide to buying short domains<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-lease-to-own\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lease-to-Own\"><\/span><strong>Lease-to-Own<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lease-to-own lets a buyer pay in installments, gaining full ownership after the final one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our <a href=\"https:\/\/mostdomain.com\/blog\/premium-brandable-domains-for-lease\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">premium brandable domains for lease<\/a> guide walks through how these deals actually run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-domain-flipping\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Domain_Flipping\"><\/span><strong>Domain Flipping<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Domain flipping means buying a name specifically to resell it later for a profit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our <a href=\"https:\/\/mostdomain.com\/blog\/what-is-domain-flipping\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">what is domain flipping<\/a> guide covers the practice in full.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-domain-valuation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Domain_Valuation\"><\/span><strong>Domain Valuation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Domain valuation estimates what a name is worth, based on comparable sales and demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No valuation tool is perfectly accurate. Treat any number as a starting point only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-wholesale-vs-retail-price\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wholesale_vs_Retail_Price\"><\/span><strong>Wholesale vs Retail Price<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wholesale prices are what investors pay each other. Retail prices are what end users pay for the same names.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Price level<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Typical buyer<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>What drives it<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wholesale<\/td><td>Domain investors<\/td><td>Bulk trading between people in the industry<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Retail<\/td><td>Businesses and end users<\/td><td>What the name is worth to their specific brand<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-domain-evaluation-terms\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Domain_Evaluation_Terms\"><\/span><strong>Domain Evaluation Terms<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Untitled-design-2026-10-01T164207.343-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Domain Evaluation Terms\" class=\"wp-image-2106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Untitled-design-2026-10-01T164207.343-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Untitled-design-2026-10-01T164207.343-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Untitled-design-2026-10-01T164207.343-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Untitled-design-2026-10-01T164207.343-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Untitled-design-2026-10-01T164207.343-750x421.webp 750w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Untitled-design-2026-10-01T164207.343-1140x641.webp 1140w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Untitled-design-2026-10-01T164207.343.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These two terms describe informal methods buyers use to judge a name before committing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-radio-test\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Radio_Test\"><\/span><strong>Radio Test<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The radio test checks whether a name is easy to understand spoken aloud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Say the domain out loud to someone. If they can&#8217;t spell it back correctly, it likely fails this test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-domain-portfolio\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Domain_Portfolio\"><\/span><strong>Domain Portfolio<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every name one person or company owns adds up to their domain portfolio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some investors juggle dozens of names. Others manage into the hundreds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-technical-terms-every-buyer-should-know\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Technical_Terms_Every_Buyer_Should_Know\"><\/span><strong>Technical Terms Every Buyer Should Know<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Untitled-design-2026-10-01T164522.281-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Technical Terms Every Buyer Should Know\" class=\"wp-image-2107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Untitled-design-2026-10-01T164522.281-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Untitled-design-2026-10-01T164522.281-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Untitled-design-2026-10-01T164522.281-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Untitled-design-2026-10-01T164522.281-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Untitled-design-2026-10-01T164522.281-750x421.webp 750w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Untitled-design-2026-10-01T164522.281-1140x641.webp 1140w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Untitled-design-2026-10-01T164522.281.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Seven terms cover the infrastructure running quietly behind every working domain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-dns-domain-name-system\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DNS_Domain_Name_System\"><\/span><strong>DNS (Domain Name System)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Translating a domain name into the numeric address computers actually use, that&#8217;s DNS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Skip DNS, and you&#8217;re memorizing number strings for every site you visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-nameserver\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nameserver\"><\/span><strong>Nameserver<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A nameserver holds a domain&#8217;s DNS records and points traffic where it should go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Updating nameservers is usually the last step once a domain transfer wraps up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-dns-txt-record\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DNS_TXT_Record\"><\/span><strong>DNS TXT Record<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Text data tucked into a domain&#8217;s DNS settings. That&#8217;s a TXT record, often used for verification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some marketplaces lean on a TXT record to confirm a seller controls the name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-tld-top-level-domain\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TLD_Top-Level_Domain\"><\/span><strong>TLD (Top-Level Domain)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everything after the final dot, .com or .io included, counts as the TLD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Example<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Meaning<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>gTLD<\/td><td>.com, .net, .org<\/td><td>Open for broad, general use<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ccTLD<\/td><td>.uk, .de, .jp<\/td><td>Tied to one specific country<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-gtld\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"gTLD\"><\/span><strong>gTLD<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not tied to any one country. That&#8217;s what makes a TLD generic, or a gTLD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">.com, .net, and .org are the most established names in this category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-cctld\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ccTLD\"><\/span><strong>ccTLD<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Assigned to one specific nation or territory. That&#8217;s a ccTLD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">.uk, .de, and .jp are familiar ones, though some travel well beyond home borders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-landing-page-for-sale-page\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Landing_Page_For-Sale_Page\"><\/span><strong>Landing Page (For-Sale Page)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this context, a landing page just tells visitors the domain is for sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&#8217;ll usually find a price, an inquiry form, or a link to the seller.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"mdm-df-wrap mdm-df-mcar\" 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value=\"10\">Japanese<\/option><option value=\"11\">Korean<\/option><option value=\"14\">Malaysian<\/option><option value=\"21\">Other<\/option><option value=\"18\">Polish<\/option><option value=\"5\">Portuguese<\/option><option value=\"8\">Russian<\/option><option value=\"2\">Spanish<\/option><option value=\"19\">Swedish<\/option><option value=\"15\">Thai<\/option><option value=\"16\">Vietnamese<\/option><\/select><\/div><\/label><label class=\"mdm-df-field mdm-df-field--price\"><span class=\"mdm-df-label\">Price range<\/span><div class=\"mdm-df-price-inputs\"><input type=\"number\" name=\"price_min\" min=\"0\" step=\"any\" placeholder=\"Min\" value=\"\"><span class=\"mdm-df-dash\">\u2013<\/span><input type=\"number\" name=\"price_max\" min=\"0\" step=\"any\" placeholder=\"Max\" value=\"\"><\/div><\/label><\/div><div class=\"mdm-df-filter-actions\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"mdm-df-apply\">Apply filters<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"mdm-df-reset\">Reset<\/button><\/div><\/form><div class=\"mdm-df-results\"><div class=\"mdm-df-grid\" style=\"--mdm-df-cols:3;--mdm-df-cols-t:2;--mdm-df-cols-m:1;\"><article class=\"mdm-df-card has-mid\"><div class=\"mdm-df-card-head\"><span class=\"mdm-df-name\"><span class=\"mdm-df-sld\">paratodomexico<\/span><span class=\"mdm-df-tld\">.com<\/span><span class=\"mdm-df-tip\">paratodomexico.com<\/span><\/span><span class=\"mdm-df-tag\">Culture<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mdm-df-fields mdm-df-fields--grid\"><div class=\"mdm-df-field-row\"><span class=\"k\">DA<\/span><span class=\"v\">32<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mdm-df-field-row\"><span class=\"k\">PA<\/span><span class=\"v\">40<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mdm-df-field-row\"><span class=\"k\">DR<\/span><span class=\"v\">23<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mdm-df-card-foot\"><span class=\"mdm-df-price-wrap\"><span class=\"mdm-df-price\">$ 7,000<\/span><\/span><a class=\"mdm-df-buy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/domain\/PPARCO6432\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">View details<\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"mdm-df-card has-mid\"><div class=\"mdm-df-card-head\"><span class=\"mdm-df-name\"><span class=\"mdm-df-sld\">buxtonhall<\/span><span class=\"mdm-df-tld\">.com<\/span><span class=\"mdm-df-tip\">buxtonhall.com<\/span><\/span><span class=\"mdm-df-tag\">E-commerce<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mdm-df-fields mdm-df-fields--grid\"><div class=\"mdm-df-field-row\"><span class=\"k\">DA<\/span><span class=\"v\">47<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mdm-df-field-row\"><span class=\"k\">PA<\/span><span class=\"v\">39<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mdm-df-field-row\"><span class=\"k\">DR<\/span><span class=\"v\">40<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mdm-df-card-foot\"><span class=\"mdm-df-price-wrap\"><span class=\"mdm-df-price\">$ 8,500<\/span><\/span><a class=\"mdm-df-buy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/domain\/BBUXCO4417\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">View details<\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"mdm-df-card has-mid\"><div class=\"mdm-df-card-head\"><span class=\"mdm-df-name\"><span class=\"mdm-df-sld\">gelstonhouse<\/span><span class=\"mdm-df-tld\">.com<\/span><span class=\"mdm-df-tip\">gelstonhouse.com<\/span><\/span><span class=\"mdm-df-tag\">E-commerce<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mdm-df-fields mdm-df-fields--grid\"><div class=\"mdm-df-field-row\"><span class=\"k\">DA<\/span><span class=\"v\">25<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mdm-df-field-row\"><span class=\"k\">PA<\/span><span class=\"v\">35<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mdm-df-field-row\"><span class=\"k\">DR<\/span><span class=\"v\">26<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mdm-df-card-foot\"><span class=\"mdm-df-price-wrap\"><span class=\"mdm-df-price\">$ 10,000<\/span><\/span><a class=\"mdm-df-buy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/domain\/GGELCO8484\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">View details<\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"mdm-df-card has-mid\"><div class=\"mdm-df-card-head\"><span class=\"mdm-df-name\"><span class=\"mdm-df-sld\">lazymonkadventure<\/span><span class=\"mdm-df-tld\">.com<\/span><span class=\"mdm-df-tip\">lazymonkadventure.com<\/span><\/span><span class=\"mdm-df-tag\">Travel &amp; Tourism<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mdm-df-fields mdm-df-fields--grid\"><div class=\"mdm-df-field-row\"><span class=\"k\">DA<\/span><span class=\"v\">6<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mdm-df-field-row\"><span class=\"k\">PA<\/span><span class=\"v\">32<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mdm-df-field-row\"><span class=\"k\">DR<\/span><span class=\"v\">3<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mdm-df-card-foot\"><span class=\"mdm-df-price-wrap\"><span class=\"mdm-df-price\">$ 1,950<\/span><\/span><a class=\"mdm-df-buy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/domain\/LLAZCO7714\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">View details<\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"mdm-df-card has-mid\"><div class=\"mdm-df-card-head\"><span class=\"mdm-df-name\"><span class=\"mdm-df-sld\">letrasymas<\/span><span class=\"mdm-df-tld\">.com<\/span><span class=\"mdm-df-tip\">letrasymas.com<\/span><\/span><span class=\"mdm-df-tag\">Publishing<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mdm-df-fields mdm-df-fields--grid\"><div class=\"mdm-df-field-row\"><span class=\"k\">DA<\/span><span class=\"v\">31<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mdm-df-field-row\"><span class=\"k\">PA<\/span><span class=\"v\">38<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mdm-df-field-row\"><span class=\"k\">DR<\/span><span class=\"v\">6<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mdm-df-card-foot\"><span class=\"mdm-df-price-wrap\"><span class=\"mdm-df-price\">$ 1,500<\/span><\/span><a class=\"mdm-df-buy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/domain\/LLETCO2297\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">View details<\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"mdm-df-card has-mid\"><div class=\"mdm-df-card-head\"><span class=\"mdm-df-name\"><span class=\"mdm-df-sld\">vidmatemodapk<\/span><span class=\"mdm-df-tld\">.com<\/span><span class=\"mdm-df-tip\">vidmatemodapk.com<\/span><\/span><span class=\"mdm-df-tag\">Technology<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mdm-df-fields mdm-df-fields--grid\"><div class=\"mdm-df-field-row\"><span class=\"k\">DA<\/span><span class=\"v\">23<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mdm-df-field-row\"><span class=\"k\">PA<\/span><span class=\"v\">32<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mdm-df-field-row\"><span class=\"k\">DR<\/span><span class=\"v\">2<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mdm-df-card-foot\"><span class=\"mdm-df-price-wrap\"><span class=\"mdm-df-price\">$ 1,050<\/span><\/span><a class=\"mdm-df-buy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/domain\/VVIDCO6263\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">View details<\/a><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-faq\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span><strong>FAQ<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-what-s-the-difference-between-a-registrar-and-a-registry\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_difference_between_a_registrar_and_a_registry\"><\/span><strong>What&#8217;s the difference between a registrar and a registry?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One deals directly with customers. The other runs an entire extension behind the scenes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You deal with a registrar directly. The registry stays invisible to you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verisign, for example, is the registry behind every .com domain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-is-whois-privacy-the-same-as-anonymous-ownership\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_WHOIS_privacy_the_same_as_anonymous_ownership\"><\/span><strong>Is WHOIS privacy the same as anonymous ownership?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. It only hides your details from public lookups, nothing more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your registrar still knows exactly who owns the domain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Law enforcement and legal processes can still reach the actual registrant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-do-i-need-to-know-all-40-terms-to-buy-a-domain-safely\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_to_know_all_40_terms_to_buy_a_domain_safely\"><\/span><strong>Do I need to know all 40 terms to buy a domain safely?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No, but a handful matter for nearly every purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Escrow, WHOIS, and transfer codes come up in almost every deal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/mostdomain.com\/blog\/domain-buying-checklist\/\">domain buying checklist<\/a> walks through the essentials in order.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-what-s-the-difference-between-cybersquatting-and-reverse-domain-hijacking\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_difference_between_cybersquatting_and_reverse_domain_hijacking\"><\/span><strong>What&#8217;s the difference between cybersquatting and reverse domain hijacking?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One&#8217;s a bad-faith registration. The other&#8217;s a bad-faith complaint against a legitimate owner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cybersquatting goes after a trademark holder&#8217;s rights.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>RDNH twists the very process meant to protect those rights.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-why-do-some-glossaries-define-aftermarket-and-marketplace-as-the-same-thing\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_some_glossaries_define_aftermarket_and_marketplace_as_the_same_thing\"><\/span><strong>Why do some glossaries define aftermarket and marketplace as the same thing?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They&#8217;re closely related, but not identical in a strict sense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The aftermarket is the broader resale market itself.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A marketplace is one specific type of platform operating inside that market.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-is-a-premium-domain-always-a-brandable-domain\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_premium_domain_always_a_brandable_domain\"><\/span><strong>Is a premium domain always a brandable domain?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. The two can overlap, though neither one requires the other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A premium domain can be a plain, descriptive word priced high for demand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A brandable domain can register at a standard fee if nobody&#8217;s claimed it yet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-how-often-do-domain-industry-terms-change\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_do_domain_industry_terms_change\"><\/span><strong>How often do domain industry terms change?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rarely for core concepts, though specific terminology does shift occasionally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>EPP code, for instance, is increasingly called a TAC these days.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What&#8217;s here reflects current terminology, as of 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-keep-this-glossary-handy\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep_This_Glossary_Handy\"><\/span><strong>Keep This Glossary Handy<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most first-time buyers hit two or three unfamiliar terms before they&#8217;re done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pull this up during your next domain search or negotiation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The linked guides cover any term that needs more depth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Give it one real transaction. Most of this vocabulary sticks after that.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-references\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"References\"><\/span><strong>References<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>GoDaddy, Domain Glossary: Terms to Know for Starter Domain Investors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/namegulf.com\/resources\/blog\/domain-marketplace-a-guide-for-domain-buyers-and-sellers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">NameGulf<\/a>, Understanding Domain Terms: Registry, Registrar, WHOIS, ICANN, and Aftermarket<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NameGulf, Radio Test: An Essential Tool for Domain Buyers and Sellers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wikipedia, Domain aftermarket<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wikipedia, Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WIPO, Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Forty terms cover nearly everything a buyer runs into when shopping for a domain. Plain language, grouped by where each one actually shows up. A few of these already have a full guide elsewhere on the site. Those get a link, not a repeat. 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