Web Site Registration

[Bødkerman]

I am looking at setting up a website but find that the "name" I want is previously registered but available for a £75 for 2 years, does this mean that after 2 years the "owner" can turn around & charge me whatever he/she feels like if I wish to renew.....thats what it looks like to me.

Bødkerman

 

[Mike Werner]

No, it means that after 2 years you need to renew. When you buy a domain name, it's yours, unless you stop paying.

 

[Paul G (BHT)]

I am looking at setting up a website but find that the "name" I want is previously registered but available for a £75 for 2 years, does this mean that after 2 years the "owner" can turn around & charge me whatever he/she feels like if I wish to renew.....thats what it looks like to me.

Bødkerman

Mike,

If you do 'buy' it, make sure you have total control over the DNS settings and don't have to rely on a faceless company to configure these for you…… Otherwise in two years time, if things go pear shaped, you’ll end up with a 'web site' that no one can access.

 

[Bødkerman]

Website

Thanks guys, I will look into what you have reccomended and see what happens.

Bødkerman