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Domain investing glossary

Short definitions for the terms that matter during research and purchase decisions.

Dynappraisal

An automated marketplace estimate, not an offer or guaranteed sale price.

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TLD Count

How many domain extensions contain the same term; it does not prove demand.

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Referring Domains

Distinct websites linking to a domain. Quality matters more than count.

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Domain Age

A registration-age signal, which can differ from active website history.

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Archive History

Saved snapshots of a site’s earlier content and use.

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BIN

Buy It Now: a stated purchase price, subject to current listing terms.

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Make Offer

A listing format where buyers propose a price and the seller may accept or counter.

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Closeout

A later sale stage that may use a posted price after an auction.

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Backorder

A request for a service to try acquiring a domain if it becomes available.

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Registrar Push

A domain transfer between accounts at the same registrar.

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Auth Code

A transfer authorization code used when moving between registrars.

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Transfer Lock

A setting or rule that can temporarily block transfer to another registrar.

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Escrow

A third party may hold funds during a transaction under its own terms.

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Wholesale Price

An investor-to-investor price that accounts for holding and resale risk.

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End-user Price

A price negotiated with a buyer who has a direct use for the name.

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