http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2009/02/09/six-important-considerations-for-domain-name-registration/ Web Hosting Industry News, Latest Trends, and Analyses. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:51:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2009/02/09/six-important-considerations-for-domain-name-registration/comment-page-1/#comment-30941 Lance Vennard Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:30:35 +0000 http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/?p=190#comment-30941 When I started the renewal process with cheapdomains.com I was asked to update my personal contact information. I complied with their request. I was told then to check a box to continue and then presented with a renewal price that was 50% higher than the one advertized on the website for "org" addresses. When I asked why - they went into a speal about how expensive everyone else was. I told them I wanted to check around before I renewed. The first company I called Network Solution was willing to meet the lower advertized price and so I agreed to renew with them. I went back to the Cheap Domains website and obtained the authorization code to transfer from Cheap Domains, which I provided to Network Solutions. I then recieved an email notice that my account was locked for sixty days and could not be transferred. I called to inquire why it was locked and was told it was locked by ICANN because I had updated my contact information. After researching the information I became aware that ICANN hadn't locked my account but that it was Cheap Domains. I again called to request that they unlock it and was told there is nothing we can do because ICANN dictates the policies and they're not allowed to make any exceptions. Talked to NS and found out that this was also a lie. So I made another attempt using the information found on this website regarding reasons an account can legit. They final came clean and said it's not ICANN, it's there policy and that when I updated my contact information the box I checked was their terms and conditions which gave them the right to lock my account fo sixty days. The conversation deteriorated from there! I have been lied to over and over and now I'm being held hostage because I followed the instruction of one of their customer service representatives who walked me through a process that would insure I renewed at the undisclosed higher price or have my account locked in an effort to strongarm me into renewing. These guys are dishonest, the process is deceptive, and they are now bullying me for no other reason than they can. STAY AWAY!!!! When I started the renewal process with cheapdomains.com I was asked to update my personal contact information. I complied with their request. I was told then to check a box to continue and then presented with a renewal price that was 50% higher than the one advertized on the website for “org” addresses. When I asked why – they went into a speal about how expensive everyone else was. I told them I wanted to check around before I renewed. The first company I called Network Solution was willing to meet the lower advertized price and so I agreed to renew with them. I went back to the Cheap Domains website and obtained the authorization code to transfer from Cheap Domains, which I provided to Network Solutions. I then recieved an email notice that my account was locked for sixty days and could not be transferred. I called to inquire why it was locked and was told it was locked by ICANN because I had updated my contact information. After researching the information I became aware that ICANN hadn’t locked my account but that it was Cheap Domains. I again called to request that they unlock it and was told there is nothing we can do because ICANN dictates the policies and they’re not allowed to make any exceptions. Talked to NS and found out that this was also a lie. So I made another attempt using the information found on this website regarding reasons an account can legit. They final came clean and said it’s not ICANN, it’s there policy and that when I updated my contact information the box I checked was their terms and conditions which gave them the right to lock my account fo sixty days. The conversation deteriorated from there! I have been lied to over and over and now I’m being held hostage because I followed the instruction of one of their customer service representatives who walked me through a process that would insure I renewed at the undisclosed higher price or have my account locked in an effort to strongarm me into renewing. These guys are dishonest, the process is deceptive, and they are now bullying me for no other reason than they can. STAY AWAY!!!!

]]> http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2009/02/09/six-important-considerations-for-domain-name-registration/comment-page-1/#comment-842 Serenity Wed, 09 Dec 2009 07:16:49 +0000 http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/?p=190#comment-842 Just wanted To Say Hello. And Thanks for all this very important information. I have learned something today. Just wanted To Say Hello. And Thanks for all this very important information. I have learned something today.

]]> http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2009/02/09/six-important-considerations-for-domain-name-registration/comment-page-1/#comment-99 Yahoo Web Hosting Mon, 13 Apr 2009 18:33:27 +0000 http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/?p=190#comment-99 Domain Names are a dime a dozen and over-populated. This is why anyone can buy one for cheap money and the hosting companies such as Yahoo just give them away when you sing up for a hosting account. Domain Names are a dime a dozen and over-populated. This is why anyone can buy one for cheap money and the hosting companies such as Yahoo just give them away when you sing up for a hosting account.

]]> http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2009/02/09/six-important-considerations-for-domain-name-registration/comment-page-1/#comment-79 Marble Host Thu, 02 Apr 2009 05:12:44 +0000 http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/?p=190#comment-79 Well, it is only natural that host pricing will be a large part of your decision. Spend some time researching what you can get for various prices. Maybe the most expensive isn’t always the best. However, the cheapest option may not meet your needs. Just taking the time to read what various plans will offer you will pay off in the end. Remember you can always upgrade or downgrade a monthly package, so don’t stress too much if you feel you have made the wrong decision. Well, it is only natural that host pricing will be a large part of your decision. Spend some time researching what you can get for various prices. Maybe the most expensive isn’t always the best. However, the cheapest option may not meet your needs. Just taking the time to read what various plans will offer you will pay off in the end. Remember you can always upgrade or downgrade a monthly package, so don’t stress too much if you feel you have made the wrong decision.

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