Technical Terms - Internet (A-Z) - Parked Domain

What is a parked domain?

• A domain name that is associated with multiple websites

• A domain name that is not registered

• A domain name that is active but not associated with a specific website

• A domain name that is not active

Why do some people register domain names for domain parking?

• To generate revenue from advertising links on parked pages

• To prevent others from registering the domain name

• To create multiple websites under the same domain name

• To redirect users to a different URL

What is the purpose of domainers or 'cybersquatters' registering large numbers of domain names?

• To prevent competitors from using domain names

• To create a network of websites

• To generate consistent revenue from advertising links

• To sell them to interested buyers in the future

Why do web hosts display parked pages by default for newly registered domain names?

• To generate revenue for the domain owner

• To prevent users from visiting the domain

• To inform users that the domain is not active

• To generate revenue for the hosting company

What do webmasters do to prevent competitors from using domain names similar to their primary domain name?

• Redirect the domains to the primary site

• Sell the domains to competitors

• Delete the domains

• Keep the domains inactive

What do parked pages for domain names under construction typically include?

• A contact link for visitors to make an offer

• A message stating the website is under construction

• A list of links related to the domain name

• Advertisements generating revenue for the domain owner

How do domainers earn revenue from parked pages?

• By selling the domain names to interested buyers

• By generating 'type-in' traffic for common words

• By redirecting users to different URLs

• By clicking on the links or ads on the parked pages

What happens to a domain name when it is redirected to a different URL?

• It is deleted permanently

• It is registered by a different owner

• It is no longer a parked domain

• It becomes a parked domain

What is the purpose of a parked page for a domain name under construction?

• To inform users that the domain is inactive

• To display a list of links related to the domain name

• To redirect users to a different website

• To generate revenue for the hosting company

Why do some people register domain names hoping to generate 'type-in' traffic?

• To earn consistent revenue from advertising links

• To redirect users to different URLs

• To create a network of websites

• To prevent competitors from using the domain names