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Hey ho, it's the eternal struggle to register the domain name of your choice. And that's just the first step on the slippery slope...
- it is highway robbery and there's nothing you can do about it. You could hang around and try and pounce, but if it's a 'desirable' name, CatchyDomains will inevitably renew their ownership. It's so cheap for them, they can keep doing this forever...
- If you want a desirable name, expect to pay top dollar. Look for variations on the name, different top-level domains or different country domains (.com goes quickly, .biz and .org.be don't... for some strange reason).
- Remember, you can get .name domains now for a cheap price. Join the fun at www.ntk.net with the.man.with.no.name and where.the.streets.have.no.name
- You can buy a domain for up to 10 years (possibly more? not sure), thus avoiding the need to renew. It's also cheaper that way.
- Hosting rates vary depending on the package. There are absolutely loads of places that do cheap hosting, it's just a question of working out what hosting options you want and then comparing prices. Oneandone.co.uk claim to be number 1 - does this make them any good? Mods, where is Barbelith hosted?
- If you're looking for recommendations, I like www.gandi.net for registration and www.domainmonger.com for hosting, but that's because my taste runs to very very cheap and moderately cheerful.
- Credit cards are a must. Occupational hazard of the modern world, I'm afraid - they need the cards because credit card companies act as guarantors.
Any inaccuracies in the above are solely my responsibility because frankly, right now, I'm 100% wired. |
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