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bad_bob00
Sep 14th 2007, 6:03 am
Hi there,

This is a bit of a random thread to start but I was just wondering if someone could help me.
Basically if you type in a random number or letters as a URL (275.com for example) you will be taken to a site with a list of general categories and a search box.
I'm just wondering, how do these sites make their money? They must be affiliated to someone, or earn for every link that is accessed via their site - who is it that pays them?

Usually they all have the same sort of template and colours used etc, and are covered in pop ups.

Thanks for any helpful replies :)
Matt

bad_bob00
Sep 15th 2007, 3:16 pm
Don't suppose anyone has an answer to this? :(

MrX
Sep 15th 2007, 3:21 pm
Those are parked domains. Google "domain parking".

bad_bob00
Sep 16th 2007, 3:17 am
Ahh okay, thanks MrX, reps given.