FreeNom (.TK) - the ultimate domain parking company

[Kuffy]

I didn't really understand the philosophy behind the free .tk domain names, but I'm starting to realise how they make money. It seems that the provide these free registrations to people, and many of them aren't used, or are left to expire. FreeNom places advertising on these domains, and the revenue from these provides the profit for the company, and allows them to pay a licence fee to the island of Tokelau.

What an interesting marketing concept. Of course many registrars do this with client's expired names. I wonder how long it will be before other registries cotton on, and start to retain names for their own profit. In fact is this the thinking behind Eurid's recent announcement.

 

[Hypersot]

I think it's Tokelau and not Tovalu (tovalu is for .tv)

There are some restrictions with .tk domains afaik. Like, no free speech (as in, you can't setup a blog saying anything you like or showing adult content).

There is also the danger of having your site taken down if it doesn't work properly.

That's from what I remember the last time I checked on .tk domains, I might be wrong though.

 

[Kuffy]

I think it's Tokelau and not Tovalu (tovalu is for .tv)
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That was stupid of me wasn't it. Of course you are right, and I've edited my post accordingly.

Thanks for pointing that out - it serves me right for listening to political videos whilst I'm posting.