GoDaddy Domain Names & Affiliate Marketing

[NitaB]

I normally use GoDaddy for purchasing my domain names but recently I have come across others who refuse to use them because they are not Affiliate Marketing friendly. I believe it has something to do with their SPAM and charging additional fees for maintence which is listed in their TOS.

Has anyone had any problems with them?

[Jim Guinn]

I have always used GD and am also a reseller for them. I have never had one problem with them.

Jim

[NitaB]

Thanks, Jim! I've never had any problems but as I am setting up my first website I really don't want any issues.

[Domain Name Guy]

Like most if not everything else, you just have to be aware of what they'll
do and won't do. Ultimately you decide whether both of you can jive.

[Bina Omar]

I use GoDaddy as well but have switched some of my main domain names over to NameCheap. I have also heard "rumours" about GoDaddy's strict terms.

I think it goes along the lines that if GoDaddy ever receives a complaint about people receiving spam from your domain, they'll suspend your account even if it wasn't your fault and before you have a chance to explain yourself. And it will take some time before they will activate it again.

Although I've never been in this situation. I've heard of many others who have been. Including some big gurus. So, just in case, I transfered some of my more important domains.

I would love to hear if others have had this problem.

[NitaB]

I'm wondering if I should transfer mine as well. As I'm just getting started and I don't want my site going down.

[Domain Name Guy]

Without sounding like a doomsayer, I'll say this.

Everything has an inherent risk somewhere. Whether you use Go Daddy,
Namecheap, or some other lesser known domain provider, the important
thing is to be aware of those risks.

Read their fine prints, ask them questions. Know what you can and can't
do.

I'll grant that it isn't getting any easier which provider does this or that. I
wish I can simply say, "Go with X! They won't do this guaranteed!"

However, one reality is we're going to see more registrars taking more
proactive measures against spam, phishing, and the like, especially when
they grow "bigger". The registrar I currently recommend can very well do
a Go Daddy tomorrow, things change.

Again, be aware. And be prepared to act swiftly and accordingly.

Good luck!

[CorpRebel]

Atta Boy Dave!

That's the best explanation I've seen on any forum about this potential issue. I've tried to tell people in a similar way.

Due diligence is all one can do. Most registrars have pretty much the same type of TOS. Personally I have been using GoDaddy since about 2000, though I have gotten a few bargains at other registrars also. I like GD and am continuing to use them as my main Registrar. I've shuttled a few domains between GD and other registrars with no issues.

It's NOT a perfect clear-cut online marketing world out there. Things can and do go wrong from both sides of the fence. You'll rarely have issues IF you actually abide by the "rules".

FWIWA,

Rick Wilson aka CorpRebel

[Beverly]

I am looking into getting a domain for my Blog. Can someone tell me what the advanage of getting one from Names Cheap vs Go Daddy.

I also was recommended to use Hostgator for my host.

Any help or comments would be appreciated as I am new to this site and am going to work with someone to help me with my Blog

Beverly

[rfresh]

I think GD is fine for domain management and that's all you should be doing with it (there are a ton of other ways to market your domain name/website than to worry about affiliate marketing friendly domain services).

However, I cannot recommend GoDaddy's websites as they are just too limiting in what they allow you to do. I'd recommend to anyone a Linux server as there are a ton of free applications that most Linux hosting providers make available to their customers.

[Lynn Terry]

I also was recommended to use Hostgator for my host.

Be sure to take advantage of my coupon code when you set up with HostGator

[Getagrip]

You may not want to use Godaddy if you are collecting opt ins, but other than that, you should be ok - I've personally never had any problems, but I have read some horror stories.

[Beverly]

Thanks for the feedback on the Domain Name. I might want to add opt in for my blog which is why I am getting Domain. If Go Daddy would not be the best choice, whom do you recommend?

Thanks for your input.

Beverly

[robert adams]

I have never heard of a domain registrar that would or could shut down your domain name for any reason other than a dispute about ownership of the name ( or not paying the renewal fees on time).

Now hosting companies is another matter.
They all have clauses in their TOS about spam and will definitely shut down your hosting account if they get compaints about spamming from your domain.

My question is, what does "affilitate friendly" mean in relation to a domain name registrar?
The registrars are just that, they are where you register your domain name. Many offer other services, but nothing that I can think of that has anything to do with whatever type of website you wish to point the domain name at.



robert

[Domain Name Guy]

I have never heard of a domain registrar that would or could shut down your domain name for any reason other than a dispute about ownership of the name ( or not paying the renewal fees on time).

First time for everything, Robert:

http://www.google.com.ph/search?hl=en&q ... ames&meta=

IMHO Go Daddy is the "strictest" registrar I've ever come across. In the
last 3 years since I've used them, unfortunately I see they haven't really
changed their policies and approaches on certain issues.

But like I posted above before, the important thing is to be aware of what
both of you can and can't do.