Issues with Namecheap
A few issues with Namecheap… I’ve been moving my domains away from Namecheap for a bunch of reasons. Their control panel is seriously buggy. If you transfer a domain away from them, they’ll keep showing that domain in your namecheap account and even send you renewal reminders. If you request an EPP code, 25% of [...]
My secret tips on buying domains
I read a lot of forums and have not seen these tips mentioned. So, here are some ways to find and/or sell quality domain names. All the resources are free so you can get started right away. 1. Go to http://www.wsmdomains.com/help/expireddaily.html and download any list. Keep in mind the 5-day grace period after a domain [...]
The Devil You Know – GoDaddy
If you read this blog, you know I do and have done a lot of business with GoDaddy. This blog is hosted with GoDaddy, the domain is hosted with them (I know, I am just asking for trouble), and so are many other of my domains and websites. But, take a look at NoDaddy.com (I [...]
There is no perfect registrar – A look at Namecheap and GoDaddy
After reading through the 50 different sections of the GoDaddy Domain Name Registration Agreement and 21 sections of the Namecheap Registration Agreement, it’s clear there is no such thing as the perfect registrar. If someone tells you otherwise, they are trying to sell you something. The focus. While, at first glance, GoDaddy’s contract looks intimidating, [...]
Oh GoDaddy, Why Do You Bother Me?
It seems GoDaddy is up to their funny business again. It looks like they closed down one of my major sites. Of course, they still want to charge me for hosting but they have seized the domain name. Well, what happened, you ask? Here’s the story. One of my sites shortens URLs. I really don’t [...]