What a Domain String Can and Cannot Prove
A domain name is a label, not a biography. Learn what you can and cannot infer from the string itself, and when to check the record.
Name Limits
What domain strings do and do not tell us about past or present activity.
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How Top Level Domains Shape First Impressions
A practical guide to reading the suffix that follows the dot, from .com to country codes and brand domains, and what it can and cannot tell you.
Hyphens, Numbers, and Other Naming Signals
Can punctuation and digits hint at a domain’s origin? We explore patterns and limits.
Why Search Results Do Not Confirm a History
A search result can look like proof of a domain's past, but it often is not. Learn why search snippets are weak evidence and what to check instead.