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Can Expired Domain Traffic Really Increase Online Hits?
Author:Vincent Damphousse 2010-06-27 06:10:47
Category: Domain Tips
Expired domain traffic is said to be a sound option to increase Web site hits or online visitor numbers. But does it really work? Below, we discussed what expired domain names are and what services they can provide to a Web site owner.
What are expired domains?
Expired domain names are active Web sites that have been promoted by their previous owners. Traffic from these expired sites are being sold by various registrars for a certain amount of registration fee. The idea is that, for a relatively low amount, a Web master can purchase a domain which has pre-existing online traffic and links with other sites.
Another form of these types of services is redirected traffic. Some registrars help a Web site increase its number of hits by redirecting the traffic from existing sites with a similar domain. In this form, a Web site owner will buy not the expired domain name, but the traffic generated by other sites, either expired or existing and are similar or related to the site of the buyer. Traffic or hits are also provided by these registrars from expired sites that are still receiving hits or through type-ins, or keywords typed at the browser by those seeking for these particular sites.
Pros and cons of traffic from expired domain names
The good thing about these types of services is that they can really increase the number of hits that a Web site will receive. The number of hits can translate into more advertisers and higher profits. A site owner can also benefit from association with popular sites that are existing or have expired. However, a lot of scam has been generated by the popularity of expired domain and redirected businesses.
Because of its popularity, a lot of fraudulent activities have been spawned by this type of services. In some cases, the so-called targeted or redirected traffic actually do not exist and are merely junk hits. The underlying logic why some people have claimed that these services are fake is that no Web site operator will let go of assured online visitors for a low amount of fee. If these hits or online visitors do exist, then the site who owns them may as well use these hits for his or her site.
If you buy expired domain traffic, then you better make sure that the purchase is legitimate or you're buying from a trusted services provider. Redirected traffic or expired domain services do have their benefits, but one needs to know how to sort out the fakes from the real thing. And the best way to do this is to do your homework - conduct a research before making any purchase.
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