Beyond Basics

This section covers advanced topics that build upon the fundamentals of domain registration. It delves into the complexities of pricing, premium domains, and other non-obvious aspects of the domain industry.

The topics covered include:

• Price Protections: Understand the different levels of price protection across various TLDs, from the strong controls on .com to the weaker, often misunderstood protections for other gTLDs.
• Premium Domains: Learn about the different types of premium domains, how they are priced, and the significant risks associated with their renewal costs due to a lack of price protection.
• Reclassification: Discover the controversial practice of reclassifying a domain’s price tier post-registration, how it undermines registrant protections, and why it’s crucial to get proof of your domain’s original fee class.