Domain knowledge
Registrar checkout pages show price and availability. They rarely explain why prices differ, how registry policy changes risk, or which evidence remains unknown. This library covers those decisions.
The article index is available in English. Full articles currently open in Chinese and are clearly marked below.
Guides
Durable concepts to review before buying a domain.- From .io to .ai to .si: when country-code domain trends matter2026-10-10
A framework for separating durable product fit from terminology-driven ccTLD hype.
Full article in Chinese - Mainland China ICP filing: the domain-name requirements2026-09-24
What must be true about a domain before a mainland China website can complete ICP filing.
Full article in Chinese - How to choose a domain extension2026-09-22
Origins, meanings, operating tradeoffs, and a practical ranking of common TLDs.
Full article in Chinese - Why a hand-registered .online domain can be suspended2026-09-22
How registry pattern-abuse clauses can affect an otherwise legitimate registration.
Full article in Chinese - $2 in year one, $30 on renewal2026-09-22
How promotional registration prices and long-term renewal costs shape TLD economics.
Full article in Chinese - Which TLDs support mainland China ICP filing2026-09-22
A practical view of approved extensions for products serving mainland China.
Full article in Chinese - Who sets a domain's price2026-09-22
The separate roles of registries, registrars, premium pricing, and the aftermarket.
Full article in Chinese