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Where and how do domain flippers host their sites?

by Parto
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Hi Warriors!

A domain flipper will have hundreds of domains that need to be pointed at a simple, but unique, common "domain for sale" website.

Since most hosts only allow 5-10 domains, how are they solving this problem? Sure they could just redirect the domain to a random host, but that doesn't make you able to get verified by google webmaster tools etc.

Warriors got any knowledge on this topic?
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  • Profile picture of the author WebRank1
    How about pointing the domain to a subdomain on a general hosting account?
    Like:
    Domain > subdomain.generaldomain.com
    Domain2> subdomain1.generaldomain.com

    Does that make sense?
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    • Profile picture of the author Parto
      Originally Posted by WebRank1 View Post

      How about pointing the domain to a subdomain on a general hosting account?
      Like:
      Domain > subdomain.generaldomain.com
      Domain2> subdomain1.generaldomain.com

      Does that make sense?
      And the sub-domains pointed to different directories? How is this soloution SEO wise? And should I use "Redirection" or "Send to external URL" when pointing domain to subdomain?
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  • Profile picture of the author Dimitris Skiadas
    I don't think that they have a problem.Most of them have dedicated servers and they can host as many sites as they like...
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  • Profile picture of the author WebRank1
    Yes every subdomain would have its own httpdocs directory.
    I use Plesk most of the time and thus for every subdomain I get a hosting within the actual hosting account.

    You could use the CNAME record in you domain manager to point to the subdomain.

    If I am not mistaken this will work the same, SEO wise, as would with a standard domain setup. Although some people will argue that all your domains will be hosted on the same IP. That works the same way with shared hosting though, so I am not to worried about that part.
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  • Profile picture of the author ladywriter
    Do they HAVE to host it anywhere? <----flashing newbie sign

    I understand that they'd like to have 'for sale' up for anyone looking for the domain, but is that the only reason? For example, if I want to sell imanewb.com and know I'm selling it on Sedo or Flippa or whatever, do I have to have the domain hosted?

    Because when I do sell the site, if my host is Hostgator and they want to use GoDaddy....isn't that a bit of a hassle?

    Thank you for starting this thread, recently discovered domain flipping and I'm very interested.
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  • Profile picture of the author WebRank1
    Personally I do flip some domains once in a while and I have found that whenever I am selling a domain name with an idea or concept attached to it, it helps enormously to have a mock up website attached to it to help the prospect buyer visualize the idea or concept that is attached to the domain.
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  • Profile picture of the author sbucciarel
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    Originally Posted by Parto View Post

    Hi Warriors!

    A domain flipper will have hundreds of domains that need to be pointed at a simple, but unique, common "domain for sale" website.

    Since most hosts only allow 5-10 domains, how are they solving this problem? Sure they could just redirect the domain to a random host, but that doesn't make you able to get verified by google webmaster tools etc.

    Warriors got any knowledge on this topic?
    Hostgator allows unlimited domains. I'm sure there's a secret limit but after 100 or so sites, I still haven't reached it.
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    • Profile picture of the author mkt
      My host (Dreamhost) also has unlimited domains. Although they aren't the best host for flipping
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      • Profile picture of the author Parto
        I just checked out Hostgator to maybe skip all the hassle, and so far so good! Great to have a service with 100 assistants ready at live chat 24/7! Also unlimited adds of domains.

        Thank you for the advices

        Cheers!
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  • Profile picture of the author aaronngoh
    you can do with a reseller hostgator account and then the number is unlimited.
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