Parked Domain

A parked domain is a registered domain name that is not associated with a website or email service. It’s typically used to reserve a domain name for future use or to protect brand identity.

More About Parked Domains

Usage: Often used to redirect to a primary domain or to hold a domain for future development.

SEO Considerations: Usually has no significant impact on SEO.

Management: Can be managed through domain registrar or hosting provider control panels.

Monetization: Sometimes used for advertising or to sell the domain at a premium price.

Why Use a Parked Domain?

1. To Protect a Valuable Domain Name:
   • Parked domains can act as safeguards for valuable domain names. By parking variations of your primary domain, you prevent competitors or domain squatters from acquiring similar names and potentially siphoning your traffic.
2. To Send Users to the Same Website as a Primary Domain:
   • Parked domains serve as aliases to your primary website. They allow users who enter these parked domain names to land on the same website as your primary domain. This simplifies access and ensures a seamless user experience.
3. To Sell a Domain:
   • If you own multiple domain names and wish to sell one of them, parking it is a common practice. Potential buyers can visit the parked domain to get a sense of what it represents. This can increase its perceived value and make it easier to sell.

What’s The Difference Between a Parked Domain, Addon Domai & Subdomain?

• Addon Domain: An addon domain is a separate website with its own content and files, hosted within the same hosting account as your primary domain. It functions independently and can have its own email accounts and databases.
• Parked Domain: A parked domain is an alias for your primary domain. It points to the same website and content as your primary domain, allowing users to access your site through multiple domain names.
• Subdomain: A subdomain is a division of your primary domain. It is used to create separate sections or areas within your website. For example, “blog.example.com” is a subdomain of “example.com.”

How to Create a Parked Domain (Alias) in cPanel?

1. Log in to cPanel:
   • Access your cPanel account provided by your hosting provider.
2. Navigate to “Parked Domains” or “Aliases”:
   • Look for the “Parked Domains” or “Aliases” section within cPanel. This location may vary slightly depending on your hosting provider.
3. Enter the Parked Domain:
   • In the “Create a New Parked Domain” section, enter the domain name you want to park.
4. Click “Add Domain” or “Create”:
   • After entering the domain name, click the “Add Domain” or “Create” button. Your hosting account will configure the parked domain.
5. Confirmation:
   • You will receive a confirmation message indicating that the parked domain has been successfully created.
6. DNS Propagation:
   • It may take some time for DNS changes to propagate across the internet. Once propagation is complete, the parked domain will direct users to your primary website.

Creating parked domains in cPanel is a straightforward process and can be a valuable strategy for managing multiple domain names associated with your primary website.