web domain

[Alex]

i am planing on getting a web domain from tripod. and i was wondering how AmDesigns1.net sounds. i really need some replies about this. thanks

[Alex]

great, half way through the process of payment, i figured out that it never told me how many years i would be locked in.:-\

[lostinbeta]

My domain required to be purchased for two years initially. But it let me know that. If it didn't notify you, then its most likely 1 year. You can always check your domain expiration through a whois lookup at any registrar.

[Alex]

they should be just a little more clear about how many years i will have it.:bandit:

[lostinbeta]

Well they probably are. You do have to pay for it you know, and they can't just pretend charge you for the amount of time you have it.


They charge you yearly, so if they only charged one years worth, then you only have it for one year. I had to pay for 2 years because I had to sign up for 2 years. They usually give you an option of how many years you want it. If not... then you probably only have it for one.


Who did you get your domain from?

[Alex]

im still fining out the form at tripod.com. they talk about payment but nothing about how long im going to have it:bandit:

[lostinbeta]

Ok

1) Don't go with tripod. They charge an arm and a leg. They offer a 1 year or 2 year Plan.

1 year @ 34.95/ year = $34.95 total cost
2 years @ 34.95/ year = $69.90 total cost

yeah, that is super expensive.
(took me like 2 seconds find it :-\)

2) I recommend www.godaddy.com or www.registerfly.com

[Alex]

are they safe to use with credit card info?

[lostinbeta]

godaddy and registerfly are excellent. I personally do not use them, but I am planning on switching because I use www.mydomain.com and they are more expensive than registerfly and godaddy.

But yes, they are trustworthy.

[Alex]

i hope so. but hey, its not my name on the credit card=)

[Alex]

im confused when it says

i will be....

under set up on the right hand side on this page https://www.godaddy.com/gdshop/smart/smart_register.asp?isc=&se=%2B&from_app=&mscssid=&pl_id=1&prog_id=GoDaddy


i just want to host a flash site but i dont know what to choose:q: :(

[kode]

select hosting and then your package from the dropdown :)

if you don't know what offers each hosting package go here:
https://www.godaddy.com/gdshop/webhosting.asp?isc=&se=%2B&from%5Fapp=

[Alex]

but how come on this page
https://www.godaddy.com/gdshop/default.asp?isc=&se=%2B&from_app=&mscssid=&pl_id=1&prog_id=GoDaddy
it says only 8:95 per year?

[kode]

domain name $8.95 per year. hosting $5.95 monthly :-\

two different things ..

[Alex]

o i though i hit the jack pot with only paying 8 bucks a year

[kode]

nope .. you didn't :(

i'm paying $53.95 monthly at mediatemple :P

[Alex]

:!: !!!


holy crap. i dont even make that much in a month.:!:

[lostinbeta]

Yeah, domain names and hosting services are completely different.

I have a domain name, but my friend is letting me mooch his server space until I can afford my own host :sigh:

[kode]

[ alex ]
have you decided your hosting package?

[ lost ]
until you can afford your own host ?

do you remember .. lost ?

this.ASspeaker ? this.noJob : this.hasJob;

[Alex]

i have to wait until my mom comes home with the credit card.:beam:

[lostinbeta]

Originally posted by kax
[ alex ]
have you decided your hosting package?

[ lost ]
until you can afford your own host ?

do you remember .. lost ?

this.ASspeaker ? this.noJob : this.hasJob;

Yes, and unfortunately that still holds true. But not only that... its a pain in the arse to get a job in an overpopulated city :(

[kode]

hmm .. interesting :bad:

tell her that you need $400.95 :P

[Alex]

i only work 2 hours a week - 8 bucks an hour.but i am going to get more hours because i am now 16=)

i make jewerly=)

[kode]

hey that's great alex :) you so can afford your own host =)

and lost .. really .. that sucks :-\
but it will come eventually. don't despair ;)

[Soul]

I use www.doteasy.com :beam:

I suggest its, its pretty good and reliable and not too expensive...

- Soul :goatee:

[Jubba]

I suggest www.ipowerweb.net it is only $8 a month for one year, 7 a month for 2 years, and if you get the one or two year plan they register the domain for free, and they register it to the credit card holders name.

[Alex]

what domain name is better

AlexsDesigns.net
AlexDesigns.com

???=)

[lostinbeta]

The second one out of those two.

[Alex]

i dont know, everyone seems to have a good name as their domain name.

[lostinbeta]

Thats a matter of opinion though. With a name, some people like it, some people don't. If you like it, that is all that matters since it is your domain name.

[Alex]

true, i think im going to use the second one.=)