Posted by: bhartzer on: February 22, 2012
Google has decided to retire the “hosted domains” product that they have via the Google AdSense system. Based on an e-mail straight in the Google AdSense team, they have evaluated the advantages of their partner network and decided to retire the Hosted Domains system with Google AdSense. This system shutting down is various than the Google AdSense for Domains program, although.
Within the long term, undeveloped domain names will only be served via their existing Google AdSense for Domains distribution network. I personally do not recall getting any of my parked domain names using this system, but apparently I have four domain names that use or utilized this program.
Right here is much more info from Google:
After evaluating the benefits of our companion network, we’ve decided to retire the Hosted domains item inside AdSense. Going forward, undeveloped domains will only be served via our existing AdSense for domains distribution network.
Key dates
When you have hosted domains in your AdSense account, they’ll be affected by this upcoming alter, which will follow the routine below:
February 22: AdSense publishers can no lengthier start using the Hosted domains item.
March 21: You’ll no lengthier be able to produce new hosted domains.
April 18: Hosted domains will turn out to be inactive and it’ll no longer be feasible to earn from them.
June 27: Hosted domains will no longer be available in AdSense accounts.
How you can continue monetizing
To carry on monetizing your undeveloped domains, you will need to migrate your domain portfolio to a brand new domain parking provider of your option. Domain parking companies specialize in monetizing undeveloped domains, provide competitive rates, and can help you migrate your domain portfolio. To obtain began, follow the steps in our manual to migrating your hosted domains.
Affected domains
To see whether you will be impacted by this change, click Hosted domains under “Domains” on the My advertisements tab of one’s AdSense account.
The hosted domains listed here will all be affected by this change regardless of standing, and will ultimately quit earning income inside your AdSense account. Particulars on upcoming changes to Hosted domains:
