what is domain parking?

Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by lewissmith20, Apr 22, 2009.

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    Before I contact any hosting services provider I want to know about some of basic information like, what is domain parking? What is virtual web hosting? How do I pay for web hosting?

    Thanks,
    Smith
     
    lewissmith20, Apr 22, 2009 IP
  2. mentos

    mentos Prominent Member

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    Domain parking refers to the registration of an internet domain name without that domain being associated with any services such as e-mail or a website. This may have been done with a view to reserving the domain name for future development, and to protect against the possibility of cybersquatting.

    Virtual hosting is a method that servers such as web servers use to host more than one domain name on the same computer, sometimes on the same IP address.

    You can pay hosting by CC or paypal.
     
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    save Active Member

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    Parking domains these days is no longer worth the effort unless you have a high traffic name and if you do then you are better off developing it.
     
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    I'll argue that parking a domain is worth the effort when it has traffic since little or no effort is involved once the domain is pointed to a parking page. (But traffic doesn't always last)

    On the other hand, "save" has a very good point... the trend is moving away from parked domains and towards developed domains since the return on investment is potentially much greater.

    If you are just starting out, you will learn more and have the potential to make a lot more if you develop sites instead of parking domains. Parking domains might be a stepping stone while you learn but I wouldn't count on it for any substantial income.

    Best of luck.
     
    Nitroshock, Apr 22, 2009 IP
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    Thanks for the information guys. Can I use that for shopping cart site?
     
    lewissmith20, Apr 24, 2009 IP
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    Shopping cart that is web application and I suppose that has own requirements. Check them and use for your search. As rule any web application developer place the list of the web hosting recommendations so you can follow them as well
    Good luck
     
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    Thank you very much. I will ask the developer for the same.
     
    lewissmith20, Apr 26, 2009 IP