In this post, we assume that you already know what is a domain. If you still confusing on the domain meaning, you may refer to our articles for more details. Still, sometimes, it can be really confusing when we try to differentiate different types of domains, such as add-on domain, subdomain and parked domain.
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However, do you know the differences between Addon Domain, Parked Domain and Subdomain?
What is Add-on Domain
Addon Domain name is a separate domain with its very own special web content and own Domain.
Using Addon Domain names permits you to host multiple internet sites on a single Web Hosting plan. These are treated as different sites as well as need to have unique styles and content.
Are you aware that when you sign up for a web hosting account and a domain, you can still register another domain in the future and use the SAME hosting account (without paying for hosting again)?
For example, now you have a hosting account and a domain (let’s call it www.domain1.com).
Few weeks later, you buy another domain (let’s call it www.domain2.com) to create an additional website. All you need to do is just host the domain on the same web hosting account without paying for hosting again.
In this case, www.domain2.com is the add-on domain.
Benefits of using Add-on Domains
- You can create several domains and websites with the same hosting account
- It has independent FTP manager, site statistics and storage bins which are posted automatically
- SEO benefits: Different sets of keywords can be used to promote the websites from a single hosting account
Related article: Should I use Addon domain to host multiple?
What is Subdomain
Subdomain is an one-of-a-kind URL that attach on your acquired domain as an extension stay in front of your domain name.
Based on SearchEngineJournal,
The subdomain is associated with the domain, but not the website that is associated with the domain name.
A Subdomain is extremely useful as it allows you to have a stand-alone website with unique content without having to register for another new domain. Imagine you own the domain: www.exabytes.sg.
To create a blog for your company, you just need to create another subdomain http://blog.exabytes.sg/
In this case, http://blog.exabytes.sg/ is the subdomain.
Benefits of using Subdomains:
- Increase search rankings and website traffic
- It’s easy to install/upload anything to your subdomains
- Free Subdomains – you can add them at zero cos
Related article: What is example of subdomain
What is Parked Domain
Parked domain name is a domain with a single page that has no webhosting solutions attached to it.
This web page generally just says that the domain is not currently in operation and might consist of a “Coming Soon” message. Many web designers park domain to reserve them for future usage or to stop cybersquatting.
Domain owners use a parked domain to point to their main website. For example, if www.domain1.com is your main site, you can register another domain www.domain2.com and assign it as a parked domain.
When a website visitor visits www.domain2.com, he or she will see the exactly same content as on www.domain1.com.
In this case, www.domain2.com is the parked domain.
Benefits of Parked Domain
- Increase online visibility with multiple parked domains
Now that you know the differences between them, you can use them to your advantage. For example, an add-on domain can optimize your web hosting space.
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Can you think of other benefits?
