I saw this also today (via Google AdSense Ad). Anyone have any experience with this site or know who the actual registrar is?
Tucows is the registrar for hostmysite.com Note: prefixes removed from quote due to my posting restrictions (new users can't post links)
I saw this offer posted elsewhere inside this forum but fearing to get a domain from this site. However, Jenn Mattern is a respectable DP's member and knowledgeable person whose postings are featuring this offer as blog's entry so I finally decided to have a look at. Surprisingly amazed with the service and the ability to setup a wildcard domains from the registrar side because that empower you with this feature whether your hosting support it or not. Most cPanel hosting services don't, but with this option wildcard is working
I just took the risk and registered a few domains. Your Content, if you don't mind divulging, what domain(s) did you register with HostMySite?
whats the catch with these kind of offers? im sure they dont make anything off it or if they do it isnt worth the trouble. so are these just to help jump start the business?
Good price but damn their interface sucks... plus I didnt get a propper email with all my management link info... first time in about 5 years i've had to speak to someone for technical support
What this part means: ------------------------------------------------------------------- Registrant: HostMySite.com 260 Chapman Road Suite 205 Newark, Delaware 19702 US Domain name: HOSTMYSITE.COM Administrative Contact: Hostmaster, HostMySite 260 Chapman Road Suite 205 Newark, Delaware 19702 US +1.3027314948 Technical Contact: Hostmaster, HostMySite 260 Chapman Road Suite 205 Newark, Delaware 19702 US +1.3027314948 Registrar of Record: TUCOWS, INC. Record last updated on 04-Jan-2007. Record expires on 11-Aug-2014. Record created on 12-Aug-1998. Domain servers in listed order: NS2.LNHI.NET NS1.LNHI.NET NS3.LNHI.NET Domain status: clientDeleteProhibited clientTransferProhibited clientUpdateProhibited ------------------------------------------------------------------- I have a domain registered elsewhere but haven't seen 'clientTransferProhibited' mark there, this is crucially important for me as I want to try make some traffic on newly registered web-sites and sell them, 'TransferProhibited' @hostmysite makes me wonder. Why aren't there any of your info as a registrant and other, you forgot to fill them in? Isn't it a bit odd that they are not accepting any other mean of paying for domains other than credit cards??? no paypal, wire transfer... hope on someone's opinion on this.
I wouldn't take the risk. I tried a weird registrar before and buy 2.29 domains... You CANNOT transfer out to another registrar.
According to HostMySite, they lock registered domain names by default to avoid any domain hijacking or theft from domain owners who might be less experienced. Due to this I was unable to modify my name server configuration from their web interface. I called up their toll free number and got through to someone immediately. No wait time whatsoever. I provided the name servers that I wanted to point my 4 new domains to, and they agreed to make the configuration change for me asap. It was all a very pleasant experience and I have no trouble recommending HostMySite so far...
I have just a few days with my domains at HostMySite and satisfied with the experience. By the way, they extended this offer through March
I have about 20 domains purchased through this company - I started getting them in December when they initially started the 2.95 campaign - just saw they were doing it again and bought more. Cheap prices, and I have had no issues. I had a issue this morning changing nameservers because their interface honestly is pretty bad - but they were quick to send me to a better interface and help me get the issue resolved. So with all that said - I highly recommend them for domains - never ran hosting through them.