28 {{ upvoteCount | shortNum }}
28 {{ upvoteCount | shortNum }}

A Word Of Advice... Re-new Your Domains Early...

by Jamie Iaconis
24 replies
Hi,

If anyone read the thread I had to put up...

It was definitely a lesson I have learned and
would like to tell you the same thing...

If your domains are coming up for expiry soon
(and you don't want to lose them)
re-new them at the earliest possible time!

My situation really had me in a corner, but I will
now re-new my domains as soon as I get the
email telling me to re-new them.

Just wanted to get that out!

Thanks guys and a special thanks to JayXtreme,
you are golden homie, and a very good person!!!
#advice #domains #early #renew #word
  • Profile picture of the author jjpmarketing
    Or you could just set them to auto-renew... at least on the ones that matter to you.
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[447824].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author bp.simms
    Banned
    [DELETED]
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[447865].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author Bryan Toder
      Many times, I'll have quite a few domains coming due on GoDaddy. I'll call them to renew and they'll allow you to renew at a nice discount.

      It pays to ask.
      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[447954].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author smartsites
    Also make sure you don't change your email address because if you forget your password it's a big hassle if you can't access the email you signed up with.
    Signature

    I build Facebook Messenger Chatbots and Provide Training. Feel free to check out my demo bot https://m.me/botsguy

    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[447964].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author Mark Kaye
    Have you ever received one of those letters in the mail from a company that doesn't host your domain name but is asking you if you want to renew? They send out a fairly convincing expiration notice and ask you to send in a check.

    I hope nobody falls for that one...
    Signature
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[448014].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author Bryan Toder
      I got one today. I just let them waste their money on postage and paper.
      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[448064].message }}
      • Profile picture of the author John Rogers
        Whenever I register a new domain, I check to see which are coming up for renewal. I then renew them at the same time and use a coupon code for the whole lot.

        When you let them auto-renew you pay full price.

        John
        {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[448179].message }}
        • Profile picture of the author jjpmarketing
          Auto Renew is in case you forget. I usually renew mine early with a coupon code. GoDaddy sends out emails probably about 2 months ahead of the due date on the renewal. Gives you plenty of time to respond.
          {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[448462].message }}
        • Profile picture of the author Raydal
          Originally Posted by John Rogers View Post

          Whenever I register a new domain, I check to see which are coming up for renewal. I then renew them at the same time and use a coupon code for the whole lot.

          When you let them auto-renew you pay full price.

          John
          Where do you get the coupon codes from? I just autorenew as well.

          -Ray Edwards
          Signature
          The most powerful and concentrated copywriting training online today bar none! Autoresponder Writing Email SECRETS
          {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[448675].message }}
          • Profile picture of the author davezan
            Just a note on autorenew.

            Some registrars autorenew domain names nth days before expiration, not on
            the day itself. Ask your registrar or read their FAQ prior to activating it.

            Last thing you'd want is dealing with an unwanted autorenew later on. You
            also ought to consider renewing more than a year if you foresee keeping it for
            a longer period.
            Signature

            David

            {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[449492].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author Chris Lockwood
      Originally Posted by Mark Kaye View Post

      Have you ever received one of those letters in the mail from a company that doesn't host your domain name but is asking you if you want to renew? They send out a fairly convincing expiration notice and ask you to send in a check.

      I hope nobody falls for that one...
      I get those, but every one of them, if read carefully, says it is not a bill, just an offer to renew your domain.
      Signature
      Comprehensive membership site training
      My other blog
      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[452124].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author cjdcool
    Good idea, maybe somebady just waiting for your domain name.
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[448660].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author Suthan M
    if you use namecheap, you wont lose it if you forgot.. somehow, the cool kids at namecheap put them on hold for you but the content will be down, and will be showing their ads.

    You can renew without any charge.. done too many times. :-)
    Signature

    Whats the latest movie you watched? Anything good?

    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[449519].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author yenod
      I use namecheap and just lost two domains that I had sitting idle. I knew I was supposed to renew but was on vacation and forgot. (Should do auto-renew. Now I know)

      Went in to renew two days after the expiration date and they were nowhere to be found in my account. Checked whois and it shows they have been re-registered.

      I assume someone got them.

      Melanie
      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[449536].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author Jamie Iaconis
      Originally Posted by asianlunatic View Post

      if you use namecheap, you wont lose it if you forgot.. somehow, the cool kids at namecheap put them on hold for you but the content will be down, and will be showing their ads.

      You can renew without any charge.. done too many times. :-)
      Really asianlunatic... I should look into that...

      I am with Namecheap, but either way would've
      hated losing the domain that was up for expiration.

      Maybe the FAQ's say so... I'mma look!
      Signature
      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[450796].message }}
      • Profile picture of the author JohnMcCabe
        I have a special list on my autoresponder. All the emails on the list are mine. I call it my "Nag List."

        Any time I need to remember something important, like a domain renewal, I schedule a broadcast to the list with a reminder. If it's something I tend to set aside, I'll set up multiple reminders.

        Why send it to multiple addresses? In systems design, they call it 'redundancy'...

        If the message went to just one account, and got snagged in a filter...or lost in a heavy volume...or accidentally deleted...or..., I'm in the weeds. If it goes to half a dozen accounts, the odds I'll miss it are pretty slim.
        {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[450812].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author TheNightOwl
    Melanie

    Did you click on the "Reactivate Domains" link (on the left nav bar -- under "Manage Domains")?

    If 30 days (I think! Don't quote me on that) haven't passed yet, you might still find them in there ready for renewal by... you!

    Hope you find 'em.

    TheNightOwl
    Signature
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[449766].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author Mark Brian
    Does anybody know if Namecheap charges an $80 redemption fee like Godaddy if you domain has expired for the last 80 days?
    Signature

    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[450834].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author yaguy
      Recently I had a domain up for renewal with godaddy
      About a month before it was due I did a google search on the domain and found that godaddy had it up for sale at $500
      This was a month before the renewal was due :confused:
      I renewed it straight away
      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[450875].message }}
      • Profile picture of the author Jamie Iaconis
        Ya,

        I just checked my Statcounter and I am getting mad hits from all over
        the place... somewhere's prolly listed it as coming up for re-newal...

        No referring link though, so I'm not sure where it's listed.

        Of course... many sources can figure out domains coming
        up for expiry and the traffic etc that the site is getting!

        HHMM.
        Signature
        {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[450890].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author davezan
      Originally Posted by Mark Brian View Post

      Does anybody know if Namecheap charges an $80 redemption fee like Godaddy if you domain has expired for the last 80 days?
      Namecheap.com - Registration Agreement

      You acknowledge and agree that we may, but are not obligated to, participate in this process, typically called the "Redemption Grace Period" ("RGP")...

      The typical RGP fee is $200 plus any registration fees.
      All domain registrars supporting .com charge a higher fee to redeem than their
      regular renewal fees because they're billed by a "higher authority" (also called
      the Registry) for it. But none are required to charge a "consistent" amount to
      their end users, so some are higher than others depending on their business
      models.

      So try to renew your domain names early, autorenew if you're aware of how it
      works with your registrar, note when they're going to expire, and do not rely
      on your registrar's renewal notice/s as not all may necessarily reach you. Just
      take it from someone who's worked in the business in a previous life.
      Signature

      David

      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[451939].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author yenod
    Thanks NightOwl. Just renewed them in Namecheap. Guess I didn't dig deep enough.

    Melanie
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[450854].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author Tyson Faulkner
      Wow I wish I would've known about Namecheap's late renewal thing. I lost a domain of mine because of slight non-interest at the time. But when I checked to see if it was available again it was taken!

      I just thought some sniper sits back and buys up all the expired domains hoping to sell them at premium back to the owner.

      I guess the joke's on me haha.

      Glad I learned this today and I am definitely putting my domains on auto-renew so there's no hiccups.
      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[450882].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author banuelosraul
    Well i would say to have it on auto renew, because even if you forget, the auto renew would do it for you and you won't lose out on your domain.
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[452092].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author dessy01
    It is as easy as setting it on auto renew. One might become forget manual renewal if he controls several domain names
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[452143].message }}

Trending Topics