There are some ways to monetize a domain names.
There are several different categories of domain names investment and monetization; below are quick descriptions of each. Some methods are easier than others. Some methods have a higher return than others. They all have their pros and cons, and they all take time and hard work to utilize effectively.
- Affiliate Websites – Think of a good domain name, register it, and then build a website filled with various advertisements for other sites that bear a similarity to your domain name, making money off anyone who clicks on the ads and purchases the advertised products.
- PPC Websites (Pay-Per-Click) – These are very much like affiliate sites, except the revenue generated comes from PPC advertising systems like Google AdSenseand Yahoo Publisher Network.
- Domain Parking – There are several services, like sedo.com, where you can “park” your domain. The domain will have a variety of keyword targeted ads, similar to the ppc and affiliate sites mentioned above. You make money off the ads that your parking company puts up. Additionally, you can also list your site for sale at the same time.
- Domain Leasing – Rent the domain name out to advertisers or other interested parties.
- Domain Purchase and Resale – Register a domain or buy an existing domain with hopes of reselling it to other domainers.
- Domain Development – Register a domain name and develop a website for it, with unique content and some sort of business model.
(Written by Igoldrush)