Hi,
I know it's a fairly basic query but all advice would be appreciated.Is it better to register your domain name (obviously my first site) with your intended web host,or with an independent company? I suspect the latter but does it matter?
best regards
maclantis
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Jump to PostThis is a BIG NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And I cannot stress things enough, even if you are listed as owner.
When you get your domain name, get it from a large reputation Domain Name Provider.
Godaddy, Register.com, ect
Do not …
Jump to PostIf you are going with a large scale host, as long as you are listed as the domain owner there should be no issues, for instance, if you buy a domain through EV1, and you have a dedicated server there, I have not experienced any problems getting it moved to …
Jump to PostI always say NO because a lot of hosts dont give you full control!!! Ive known so many people that lost their domain name simply because their host would not renew it!
Use a real domain register like godaddy.com
Jump to PostI think you guys should read the question again.
Jump to Postwhy.........?
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