Domain Front-running
If you are searching for a good domain name, be careful who you use to do searches. In the past, it has been confirmed that certain registrars would analyze domain searches. If they decided enough searches had been made for a domain name, they would register it themselves. The purpose of this is to resell [...]
Calling out domainnamesystems.com / cheapies.com
Terrible Transfer. Ever tried to transfer your domains away from them? It’s a pain in the ass! They allow 3 whois queries per IP to their whois. Obviously, a big registrar like enom will be blocked in no time and you can’t get your domains transferred to them. You tell the owner about the problem [...]
10 things to know when you register a domain name
I saw this the other day, and decided to comment on it. The article starts… A domain name insider blows the lid off the hidden “gotchas” domain registrars use on your domains, your traffic and your money for their benefit. Okay, I’m all for getting the inside scoop on the registrars. The basic tricks These [...]