Patent ID: 7925786
Filing Date: 2011-04-12
Classification: G06Q

Abstract:
1. A computer-implemented method for hosting network-based services for a domain name, said method comprising: obtaining a request to host one or more network-based services for said domain name, wherein said request is obtained from an entity purporting to be authorized to control said domain name; providing an authorization code to said entity in response to said request, wherein said authorization code is to be published by said entity in a Domain Name System (DNS) record associated with said domain name so as to demonstrate control of said domain name through the ability to modify said DNS record; verifying that said entity is authorized to control said domain name, wherein said verifying includes determining whether said authorization code was published by said entity in said DNS record associated with said domain name; incident to verifying that said entity is authorized to control said domain name, providing said one or more network-based services in one or more user interfaces, wherein at least a portion of said one or more user interfaces present advertising content to users; generating advertising revenue in connection with the presentation of said advertising content; and allocating at least a portion of said advertising revenue to said entity.