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Q: What is SmartName?
A: SmartName.com is the leader in domain monetization. We represent a full range of domain owners, some with a little as one domain and others with thousands. We offer the most customizable templates along with the highest payouts in the industry.

Q: What is domain traffic monetization? How can I earn money from it?
A: Once your domains are added to SmartName's system, our domain matching process will select corresponding advertisements relating to your domain name. Those ads will display on your website. When visitors to your website click on those ads that takes them to an advertiser's website, you make money.

Q: What makes SmartName different from other parking companies?
A: At SmartName, we believe that a domain name should be a destination. We continue to add flexibility and new features to our platform, allowing you to control the look and feel of your websites. Adding this ability to customize each website was driven by our own philosophy, as domain owners ourselves, that a domain name has more value when the domain name goes to an actual web site.

Q: What Features Do You Offer?
A: SmartName is constantly adding more to its arsenal of products and offerings, and currently offers a number of desired features for partners enrolled in our partner program. Some of our features include real time statistics, hundreds of themes, for sale signs, domain name optimization, dedicated account managers, managed accounting, live support, and much more.

Q: What Does This Service Cost?
A: SmartName's Domain Parking Service is absolutely free for all partners. This includes initial account setup and creation, account maintenance, and even account management. This also includes free landing pages, themed landing pages, and account optimization. We strive to offer only the best features for our partners. We do not charge and will not charge you for these services.

Q: Who Are Your PPC Partners?
A: SmartName is partnered the web's finest advertising providers to power your landing pages with advertisements.

Q: How Many Domains Do I Need?
A: SmartName's requirements are strictly on a case by case basis. Upon sign-up an account manager will review your application and take several things into consideration before approving your account. Some of these considerations may include but not be limited to your source of traffic, and the revenue that will be generated from parking your domain name with our services.

Q: What Are Your Requirements?
A: SmartName's requirements are strictly on a case by case basis. Upon submitting an application, an account manager will review your information and take several things into consideration before approving your account. Some of these considerations may include, but are not limited to, your source of traffic and the revenue that will be generated from parking your domain name with our services. It is also helpful if you have a current SmartName affiliate as a reference.

Q: What Do Your Domain Landing Pages Look Like?
A: Currently we have various versions of templates — Basic, 2-Column, 3-Column, Classic, Custom Photo, Hybrid, Tabs, Results & Related, Results-Simple, Results-Tabs and Search. Users have the option of selecting one layout for their domains, or running a test on the layouts to see which one receives the highest numbers of clicks per domain.

• Classic
• Tabs
• Search
• Hybrid
• Basic
• 2-Column
• 3-Column
• Custom Photo
• Results Simple
• Results 1
• Results 2
• Results Tabs

Domain Landing Pages: Classic

The Classic template has a proven track record and uses striking imagery. It typically does well with domains that are well targeted to a category and require more than just a basic design. This template uses a single banner image and simpler layout than the 2-Column and 3-Column templates. Domain owners can suggest up to four keywords that may be used in rotation with our feed providers' suggestions to find out which one optimizes best.

Example: http://www.2006election.net

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Domain Landing Pages: Tabs

The Tabs template is similar to Classic, but adds tabs and photos to the popular categories section. Domain owners can suggest up to four keywords that may be used in rotation with our feed providers' suggestions to find out which one optimizes best.

Example: http://www.00studio.com

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Domain Landing Pages: Search

This template provides a method to see what people are searching for when they arrive at that domain name. Used in conjunction with our click analysis tool, the search template can help domain owners uncover the keywords categories and themes that would work best for the domain name.

Example: http://www.instasearch.net

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Domain Landing Pages: Hybrid

The Hybrid is similar to our Basic template, but uses stronger color options, and a highlighted navigation area for related searches.

Example: http://www.3dmetrics.com

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Domain Landing Pages: Basic

The Basic template is a text-only page designed for simplicity with a clean appearance. The page is divided into popular categories on the left and related searches on the right. In the lower right there is a box where visitors can enter their own search terms.

Example: http://www.acrosstheboard.info

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Domain Landing Pages: 2-Column

The 2-Column template features a large image plus three keyword-associated smaller images. The navigation text links can be hand-selected by our domain name owners, and must be approved prior to being published. The images are already provided and their titles are hyperlinked to a sponsored results page. Below and to the left of the main image, there is descriptive text with additional keyword links. This template also has related keywords and popular searches.

Example: http://www.actionplus.info

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Domain Landing Pages: 3-Column

The 3-Column Customize allows domain owners to select their own navigational text links. It also features a large image plus four keyword-associated thumbnail images, which are not customizable, but are selected by a domain owner's choice of theme. The images' keyword titles are hyperlinked to a sponsored results page. Below the main image, there is a relevant theme description, additional related keywords and a box where visitors can enter their own search. The 3-Column's main strengths are its visual appeal and its reinforcement of a domain owners hand-selected keywords.

Example: http://www.activesystems.info

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Domain Landing Pages: Custom Photo

Domain name owners can upload a photo to their template, which will be published after approval by our support team. The recommended size of the photo is 481x245 pixels, in jpg or gif format. Domain owners using this template also can suggest up to 21 keywords for the navigation.

Example: http://www.islandcruise.com

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Domain Landing Pages: Results Simple

This is a 1-click or Direct to Results template that shows advertising links on the first page. It has no search box and no related links. Domain-name owners can suggest up to four keywords that may be used in rotation with our feed providers' suggestions to find out which one optimizes best.

Example: http://www.2hands.com

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Domain Landing Pages: Results 1

This is a 1-click or Direct to results template that shows advertising links on the first page. It includes an image based on the selected theme, and shows related searches in the right-hand navigation. Domain-name owners can suggest up to four keywords that may be used in rotation with our feed providers' suggestions to find out which one optimizes best.

Example: http://www.0connect.com

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Domain Landing Pages: Results 2

This is a 1-click or Direct to results template that shows advertising links on the first page. Unlike Results 1, it has no image and shows related searches in the left-hand navigation. Domain-name owners can suggest up to four keywords that may be used in rotation with our feed providers' suggestions to find out which one optimizes best.

Example: http://www.1track.com

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Domain Landing Pages: Results Tabs

This is a 1-click or Direct to results template that shows advertising links on the first page. It adds tabs near the top of the page and shows related searches in the right-hand navigation. Domain-name owners can suggest up to four keywords that may be used in rotation with our feed providers' suggestions to find out which one optimizes best.

Example: http://www.01technologies.com

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Q: Will my domains go directly to results pages?
A: You have the option to choose if your domains to direct to results, or to a lander page that further refines the user's search and often provides you with a higher RPC.

Q: How Much Can I Earn?
A: SmartName has partnered with the best on the web to ensure you get the highest payouts on your domain name landing pages. The possibilities are limitless! There are many other factors which can increase your earning such as traffic volume, and account optimization, which we have staff at your service to assist you with if you choose.

Q: How do I receive payment?
A: Payments are made via check, wire transfer or PayPal. The maximum amount that can be paid via PayPal is $10,000. If your monthly payment exceeds this amount, please contact us for alternative payment options.

Q: What Is Your Payout Cycle?
A: SmartName payout cycle works on a net 15 basis. We calculate the earnings from your account for the month and you are paid by the 15th of every month for your previous months earnings. We typically run the payment scripts within the first two days of the month, so any changes customers want to make to their account payment information are best done prior to the end of the month.

Q: What is the minimum payout amount?
A: Your account must have a minimum balance of $100 in order to receive payment. If your balance at the end of the month is less than $100, it will be carried over to the following month and you will receive your payment once it has reached the $100 minimum.

Q: What is Your Revenue Share?
A: Parking customers should realize that the revenue share quoted by any parking service depends on the contracts with their feed providers. For example, a 95% revenue share quoted to you means little if that partner is only getting 45% of the revenue from the feed provider. In that case, your payout is really only 42% — and the feed provider makes more on your domain names than you do!

As the owners of more than 700,000 domain names of our own, the NameMedia Network has the ability to leverage significant strategic relationships with the best feed providers on the web. We cannot divulge our feed provider revenue shares, but we can assure our SmartName customers that we actively and aggressively monitor domain name payouts industry wide to ensure our customers are paid at the top of the scale. In addition, our optimization technology tests domains on several lander page layouts to determine which ones yield the best click through rate.

Q: Do You Offer Real-Time Stats?
A: SmartName offers real-time statistics for all partners. Upon approval and creation of your account, you are given access to your online account manager which tracks statistics on your domain names, and gives you real-time visitor and clicks reporting. Revenue metrics are calculated overnight by our feed providers. At SmartName, our job is to keep you informed every step of the way! Account managers can also assist with special report requests.

Q: How Often Are Stats Updated?
A: Your account visit and click statistics are updated in real-time. revenue metrics are calculated overnight. Our reporting is always up to date and you receive this information every time you login to your SmartName account! These estimated statistics are then reviewed by our feed providers, usually overnight, before final payments are calculated. If you ever have questions regarding reporting, feel free to contact us so we can discuss them with you!

Q: Can You Help Me Sell My Domain Names?
A: All partners are able to list a "For Sale" sign on their landing pages. This is done instantly and dynamically via your online control panel. If you choose to enable this option, your visitors will see the "For Sale" sign on your landing pages and be able to contact you directly regarding the sale of your domain name. This feature can be turned off or on, which ever you choose. You can also ask your account manager to have your domains represented by a professional sales force at our sister company, BuyDomains.com.

Q: Do You Offer Help With Setup?
A: SmartName offers free setup for all accounts. Once your account is approved, an account manager will contact you with the details you need to setup your account. If for any reason you need help setting up your account, we will be more than willing to walk you through the process and help you get your domain names parked immediately!

Q: What Does Optimization Mean?
A:SmartName specializes in optimizing your landing pages for higher click-thru's. We offer multiple template choices, and if you select the "Optimize" option in our Edit Domains page, we'll test various landers and resolve to the one with the highest click-thru rate. We go the extra mile to optimize your domain names by adding relevant content to your landing pages. This relevant content will enable your visitors to find what they are looking for fast without the need to sift through unrelated links. This increases usability, and keeps advertiser's content on the subject matter.

Q: How Do You Optimize My Domain?
A: SmartName optimizes your portfolio in several ways by finding the most relevant words and categories for your landing pages. We also take into careful consideration the bid factor on words before we place them on your landing pages. We offer multiple template choices, and if you select the "Optimize" option in our Edit Domains page, we'll test several of our landers and resolve to the one with the highest click-thru rate. We work hard to ensure you get the best related words on your parked pages and the highest payout on these words if clicked by your visitors.

Q: How Does Your Optimization Work?
A: Our optimization works by targeting the correct audience for your landing pages. This is done via detailed research of your subject matter, I.E. Your domain name, and the content that will be most relevant for your website visitors. Also, we offer multiple template choices, and if you select the "Optimize" option in our Edit Domains page, we'll test various layouts and resolve to the one with the highest click-thru rate. Relevant content means, higher click thru rates, and this in tern increases your payout substantially!

Q: Whom Do I Contact For Support?
A: SmartName can be contacted anytime if you have support related questions. Please feel free to visit our contact page and send us your request. An account manager will answer all emails in the order they are received. You can expect a reply to your email in most cases as early as minutes.

Q: How Do I Register My Account?
A: To register at SmartName you must submit an enrollment application from our sign-up page. Once your application is received, an account manager will review your application and contact you regarding the status of your account. Once your account has been approved you will be notified via email and you may login and begin configuring your account settings.

Q: How Long Does It Take For Approval?
A: Approval varies on a case by case basis. This depends on the size of your domain portfolio in most cases. Once reviewed, you will typically get a response within 48 hours from the time you submit your enrollment application. If you do not hear from us and you have questions regarding the status of your account you may contact us anytime.

Q: I Submitted My Application But Haven't Heard Back. Why?
A: SmartName approves fewer than 1 out of every 10 applicants. With numerous applications received a day, the most common reason applications are not approved is that applicants do not meet the standards for the SmartName portfolio, or the application does not list their domains, or describe any traffic or other metrics that help us decide whether to allow the names into our systems. If you do not hear from us and you have questions regarding the status of your account you may contact us anytime.