Confused about Domain names and Web hosting

[Denise6714]

[cwboaze]

[Jim Guinn]

[robert adams]

[cwboaze]

[Lynn Terry]

[Domain Name Guy]

[RKramkowski]

[Denise6714]

I had a very busy weekend and when I checked back this morning to see if anyone responded to my post I was thrilled to see so many responses!!
Thank you everyone for taking the time this weekend to advise me on my next step.

I have contacted SBI and am waiting to hear what there policies are. $299 a year ( $25 a month ) is quite costly! I believe they will charge me to switch to another host.

As for registering my new site, Since I don't want to host and register with the same company, I will probably register with Go Daddy and host with Host gator. I am concerned, though, that once I register, Go Daddy will then charge me to host somewhere else and Host Daddy will charge me for taking over my domain name - Which I will be getting charged at both ends. Has anyone ever heard of this? I couldn't find any info on either site about their policies.
And another thing I will have to go to the Host Gator website to check out is how easy is it to cancel after I have tried it for "free" for one month.

Thank you, once again, for advising me - I am a lot less confused!
Denise

[cwboaze]

[Lynn Terry]

[karynsolo]

In order to not be snared by a webhost into losing control of your domain name read the tos through and through and ask them point blank do I have full control of my domain name if I purchase it through you?

We never register a domain name for a client and not give them full control over it, it is only good business to let the client control what they have purchased.

Be very careful who you search for domain name availability through too, some companies watch what is searched upon and then if a great name idea comes about they register it and put it up for sale at a much higher price right away.

When looking for a good host, always keep in mind you want a host who has prompt , reliable customer support, they offer several support options such as ticket support, live chat, email support etc. , look for things like tools that will help you along the way while putting your site up on the servers such as a good knowledgebase, tools such as Fantastico deluxe and site builders etc.

You want a host who will be there for you through every step of the way and be willing to help you succeed.