I've been holding onto domains "for the future" for quite a long time, with no intention of selling them. Then out of the blue, we got an offer to rent one of the domains, and it turned out to be a pleasant surprise. This got me thinking - why not put up simple text ads on the rest of the domains that I have rented out? It seems like a good idea, doesn't it?

However, the challenge lies in figuring out how to actually do this. The registrars don't seem to offer any option to host ads, and it's impractical to set up hosting just for one page.

So, the question remains - how can I put up a blank page on numerous domains from different registrars?

The opportunity to rent out one of your domains unexpectedly opening the door to potential revenue is indeed an encouraging development.
In order to monetize the rest of your domains through text ads without the need for individual hosting setups, a strategic approach would involve leveraging domain forwarding or URL redirection. This method allows you to redirect traffic from multiple domains to a single landing page where the text ads can be displayed.

You will need to identify a suitable landing page where the text ads will be hosted. This page should provide value to visitors and align with the theme or purpose of your domains to ensure a seamless transition for users clicking through.

Once the landing page is ready, you can proceed to configure domain forwarding or URL redirection for each of your domains through the registrar's management interface. Most domain registrars provide options for setting up redirects, allowing you to specify the destination URL for each domain.

It's important to consider the impact on user experience and the quality of the ads. To maintain a positive online presence and maximize the effectiveness of the text ads, focus on delivering relevant and non-intrusive advertising content to your visitors.

it is my duty to oversee the content of the website, not just on an administrative level but also in terms of its renting. Hosting is essential for delegating domains to this hosting and creating individual pages for each one.

However, if the advertisement lacks personalization for each domain, it is possible to redirect them to one page, which is free for some registrars. Nevertheless, this type of redirection has its downsides, as extensively discussed in various forums. In my experience, ensuring personalized content for each domain is key to creating a successful online presence.

I haven't personally encountered any domain "renters," but it's conceivable that such situations exist, given that even a snowman is occasionally photographed. It appears that on certain subjects, individuals may not touch upon the issue, leading to the inference that "renting" is exclusive to a particular region. However, I haven't come across any domain rental services in the domain sector either. Is it a figment of imagination? Who would willingly invest in promoting someone else's (rented) products without a firm guarantee of returns? It defies common sense, doesn't it?

Consider deploying a serverless function per domain or a single multi-tenant lambda that reads the hostname and serves tailored ad content on the fly. Platforms like AWS Lambda@Edge or Vercel support this pattern, enabling you to keep infrastructure costs near zero while scaling effortlessly.

You can integrate with ad networks or your own affiliate links dynamically. The downside is the learning curve and initial setup complexity, but once you're past that, it's a clean, modern solution that avoids registrar and hosting headaches altogether.