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Nicole Posts: 2854 Joined: 9/15/2004 From: Nambucca / Kempsey, Australia Status: offline	Another Domain Name Question... - 5/24/2005 6:05:00 Searching for domain name registering prices using the auDA (Australian Domain Name Registry) list of accredited domain name registrars, i've noticed a huge variation in prices for .com.au registrations. The cheapest i've found is $49 for 2 years and the dearest is about $160 for 2 years. Can anyone tell me if i shouldn't just advice my client to register with the cheapest one? Are there any hidden catches with cheaper ones in anyone's experiences? Am i correct in thinking this is only a registration process, and once registered the domain name can be moved to any web host for hosting? Nicole _____________________________


Kitka Posts: 2520 Joined: 1/31/2002 From: Australia Status: offline	RE: Another Domain Name Question... - 5/24/2005 7:33:25 quote: Am i correct in thinking this is only a registration process, and once registered the domain name can be moved to any web host for hosting? Quite correct. As regards cheaper domain registering: we have several .au domains registered with Wobygong (clients' and our own) and one with NetRegistry. Neither are the very cheapest, but we have been quite happy with their service. _____________________________ Kitka It is impossible to make anything foolproof because fools are so ingenious. (in reply to Nicole)


Nicole Posts: 2854 Joined: 9/15/2004 From: Nambucca / Kempsey, Australia Status: offline	RE: Another Domain Name Question... - 5/24/2005 7:42:45 Thanks Kitka, Both of those companies are on the list i have too. quote: Neither are the very cheapest, but we have been quite happy with their service. But that's my point, what "service" do they really provide? How can any one of them be better or worse at providing that service? I've only had reason to call Melbourne IT once and i'll admit they were nice to deal with, but all i needed was a reference number from them for when i transferred my domain to TPG Internet. Nicole _____________________________ (in reply to Kitka)


Reflect Posts: 4769 From: USA Status: offline	RE: Another Domain Name Question... - 5/24/2005 8:46:01 quote: But that's my point, what "service" do they really provide? How can any one of them be better or worse at providing that service? I see you have never tried to transfer a domain out of Network Solutions death grasp . It can be quite a hassle. That is one aspect of the service one can provide....or not. Take care, Brian _____________________________ (in reply to Nicole)


Mojo Posts: 2443 From: Chicago Status: offline	RE: Another Domain Name Question... - 5/24/2005 10:24:33 quote: I see you have never tried to transfer a domain out of Network Solutions death grasp . It can be quite a hassle. Reflect has hit upon an important part of domain registrars - customer service. Make sure your registrar has a control panel. I use dropping services to pick up domain names and am always frustrated when I get stuck with some lame registrar where you can even change the DNS settings without having to email them and wait days. ICANN has made some changes to make transfering domains out of a registrar easier, but if they don't allow you to easily unlock the name - you will have problems. I once has a domain stuck in a registrar located in Kuwait. It took close to 6 months to move it. Updating the DNS would take a week or longer. _____________________________ Split Testing Order Fulfillment Emergency Kits (in reply to Reflect)


jaybee Posts: 14207 Joined: 10/7/2003 From: Berkshire, UK Status: offline	RE: Another Domain Name Question... - 5/24/2005 11:42:53 I use Freeparking.co.uk for all my domains. They have a good control panel that allows you to handle all aspects of the domain. The few times I've had to contact them they've been very quick at relpying and very helpful. Their prices are cheap too. I have around 30 domains registered with them either for myself or my clients. _____________________________ If it ain't broke..... fix it until it is. GAWDS Now where did I put that Doctype? (in reply to Mojo)