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Re: Think twice next time you use Network Solutions for domains!

xenopod — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 04:45:02 GMT

Here is more information from the Wikipedia involving other problems people are having with Network Solutions and the way they conduct their business:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Network_Solutions#Controversy_over_
Domain_name_front_running

Additional links of use:
http://www.icann.org/announcements/announcement-06mar07.htm
http://www.icann.org/general/contact.htm

Hope that helps if anyone is having any problems.

Re: Think twice next time you use Network Solutions for doma

Fact_Finder — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 20:57:39 GMT

I have had a positive experience with Go Daddy its reseller lexiwebs.com.

Also, net solutions reg prices are 2-3 times that of GoDaddy depending on the TLD.

Re: Think twice next time you use Network Solutions for domains!

2go2Marketing — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 06:53:36 GMT

Disagree... Go daddy is terrible. I like Net Solutions. Only qualm I have with Net Solutions is when you register a private domain, it is not in fact "private". Maybe pricing would be another concern.

Regards,

Brandon

Re: Think twice next time you use Network Solutions for domains!

websolutions — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 19:55:00 GMT

I say try: http://www.livedomainsearch.com (they don't record your inquiries and register them later). Very useful and honest site. Try it and provide feedback.

Best!

Re: Think twice next time you use Network Solutions for domains!

altoids — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 19:37:12 GMT

Very useful information! So where does one go to conduct a 'clean' search for domain name availability? Is there a down side to using http://www.internic.net/whois.html other than the obvious / stated limitations?

Re: Think twice next time you use Network Solutions for domains!

Extescalade22 — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 09:11:36 GMT

Another GREAT web hosting company is Lonex.com. I have used them for over 2 years now, and they are great. Definetly a good company to work with.......

Re: Think twice next time you use Network Solutions for domains!

Lighthouse24 — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 06:28:30 GMT

One problem, in my view, is that Network Solutions draws new visitors in with wording like "check to see if your desired domain name is available" -- but the page such a visitor lands on is the exact same page that existing Network Solutions customers are using to "reserve" domain names. As a customer, I sort of like that functionality -- for example, when I'm tossing around a dozen or more possible domain names for a new project, I can enter them all and the ones that are available will effectively become "less available" for a few days. If I decide on one or more, I can register them then (albeit for about 50% more than it should cost) -- but if I don't, I nearly always get an e-mail offer soon after to register any or all of the names I entered for $10 each, or two years for the price of one, or some similar deal. That works for fine me -- but I think it's a big mistake on their part to do that by default to potential new customers.

Re: Think twice next time you use Network Solutions for domains!

LUCKIEST — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 02:31:23 GMT

Think twice next time you use Network Solutions for domains
Thanks for the info.

Think twice next time you use Network Solutions for domains!

websolutions — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:25:41 GMT

I am not sure how many of you are aware of this issue but just in case you had no clue, here it is: http://smallbiztechnology.com/archive/2008/01/is-network-solutions-stealing.html.

I have seen this happen to many of my customers. If this happens to you make sure to contact ICANN and file a report. Alternatively use eNom.com for registrations.

Good Luck!