OK, my other thread [WTB] degenerated into "what is a an overselling offer" which is an (as ever) unresolved question. So, I will try a different way. Anyone who offers hosting and the whois for your domain shows no change for 3 years (OK,will accept at least 2 years BUT NO UPDATES within 2 years), please post here. Post a cut-paste of and link to DPs whois. Unfortunately the guys I already use and recommend in the other thread show a recent update but I assume it was just a domain reg extension. Is there a tool where I can see a history of whois info? In which case no change in registrant to qualify for this thread I will start with the only guys so far who qualify and replied on my other thread: http://tools.digitalpoint.com/whois.php?query=webhostgiant.com Domain Name: WEBHOSTGIANT.COM Registrar: TUCOWS INC. Whois Server: whois.tucows.com Referral URL: http://domainhelp.opensrs.net Name Server: NS1.HOSTDNS4U.COM Name Server: NS2.HOSTDNS4U.COM Status: ok Updated Date: 02-may-2007 Creation Date: 28-aug-2000 Expiration Date: 28-aug-2013
I highly doubt you'll find many people. WHOIS updates do consider it an update if Name Server's change. IP addresses and Name Servers tend to change throughout the years. You can use DomainTools to get WHOIS history. It's for premium members only though.
Yeah, seems to be pretty close to zero. I agree the whois updated date is a very rough measure and probably unrealistic to expect no updates. Basically the object was just to avoid recent startups and get a host that is experienced enough and stable. Perhaps looking here for those is not the best choice