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Domain types

# Category-defining domain

A category-defining domain is a name made of the plain term for an industry or product, such as Insurance.com or Hotels.com. Buyers see it as the main address for that whole market.

## Why it matters

These names carry the highest prices because one company can claim the category with them. They bring type-in traffic, trust, and a strong search signal. A buyer should check whether the market can pay for it, since the price must fit the company's customer value. Sellers should expect long talks and often a broker. Common mistake: calling any keyword name category-defining. A name qualifies only when it is the most natural word for the whole category, not a niche phrase.

Source: [icann.org](https://www.icann.org/en/icann-acronyms-and-terms)

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