Are there internet domain registration issues of which I need
to be aware? The answer, actually, is yes. Internet domain
registration is big business with competition for the best
names that can be picked up by the top search engines. Like
in any competitive field, there are always those out looking
to take advantage of you. We both know that your domain name
is important to you and so is your money, so it is important
that you be aware of and concerned with certain scenarios
where you can be taken advantage of in the internet domain
registration game.
The most common “trick” you may encounter comes
by way of internet domain registration renewal. The internet
domain registration companies will use the credit card number
you gave them to begin with and automatically renew your domain
name several months in advance of when you need it done. This
is a way of getting your money in advance of when you need
it and thus cutting your paid for time down. It is a not a
new scam that the internet domain registration companies invented;
magazines sometimes will use the same method with regard to
subscription renewals.
There is a way to stop this from happening, or at least reducing
the risk. Never give the internet domain registration company
permission to user your credit card to automatically renew
your domain name. They may try to scare you by telling you
that giving them permission in advance will ensure that you
do not lose your domain name. The truth is, you can keep track
of the time as easily as they can.
If you do not allow the internet domain registration companies
to automatically renew, trust me, they will remind you when
your time is approaching via email. This, however, is another
time when scammers are out in full force. Be sure the emails
you receive are from the internet domain registration company
you are working with. Sometimes domain renewal is a way of
hiding phishing scams. Just stay on top of things and be aware
of who the sender is on any email you receive.
The truth is that if you use a legitimate internet domain registration
company, they will send you email notices reminding you that
you need to renew. They will send such notices well in advance,
but will let you know when you actually need to renew. As ridiculous
as it may seem to many people, you do have to renew your domain
registration every time your registration runs out. The best
way, though, to avoid the many scams and cons out there is
to simply keep track of your domain timing and the companies
with which you are working. Your best defense is being knowledgeable
about your own situation.
One of the most important actions you will perform in the building
of your presence on the web is internet domain registration.
Keeping the name you want is valuable, but does cost you money.
With such high demand for domains, there are obviously going
to be those who want to take advantage of the situation. Your
best defense against such people is to keep track of your domain,
your registration time, and which internet
domain
registration company you are using.
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