Two year registrations?

GJ · 08-16-2005, 07:11 AM

On .co.uk there is a two year registration rule, I think this is pointless.
The .uk extensions are really good but this rule is really getting me angry.
This rule has stopped me buying them a few times.

I think .co.uk, .org.uk and the rest of the .uk's should go down to one year.
Do you agree with me??

**Michelle** · 08-16-2005, 07:17 AM

I think they should stay at 2 years but for the same price as 1 year

dweeb · 08-16-2005, 07:23 AM

some people may chose to give up on certain domains that they have bought after a yearif they think that there's no profit coming in from them. so a one year registration for .uks and what not would be more attractive.

ThreeD · 08-16-2005, 08:19 AM

I don't see why .co.uk should be treated any other way than the regular TLD's, so yea I agree with you, 1 year regs would be better. Makes them a lot more interesting..

GJ · 08-16-2005, 06:35 PM

Woo! Someone agrees with me!

faisj · 08-16-2005, 06:39 PM

Whats the idea behind this rule?

NickRac · 08-16-2005, 07:09 PM

no clue why they did this, really dumb IMHO

**Dave Zan** · 08-16-2005, 08:17 PM

That’s speaking on the viewpoint of a consumer. Try putting yourself in the
shoes of the provider and try to "justify" how to stay profitable and continue
offering it to consumers.

Note this phrase from Nominet:

http://www.nominet.org.uk/ReferenceD...AndConditions/

Quote:

We are a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee, generally performing these services on a cost-recovery basis

It all boils down to what side of the fence you choose to be on.

The question isn’t “shouldn’t people be allowed to register a domain name with
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/domain-newbies/116009-two-year-registrations.html
this extension for 1 year at least?”. The real question is “do I really need this
domain using this extension in the first place?”.

Sabre · 08-16-2005, 08:18 PM

I guess it just means they get more money, as there is a small charge per domain that is registered?

(Though, im not exactly sure on the law regarding domain registrars...)

barefoottech · 08-16-2005, 09:32 PM

Australia is also 2Yrs Registration period for
com.au & all the other .au ccTLD's .

But it gets back to do you really want the name or not.
If you really want it ,having 2 years is nothing.
Domain Names were never really intended for short term speculation
(Did I really say that ,with all mine),but for business or
personal Web-site usage . I suppose when the rules were formulated ,
it was thought 2 years was a reasonable period for Web-site development and use.

Google is now considering giving higher ranking to domains
that have been regged for longer , so having 2 years could be advantage

Jimmy Changa · 08-16-2005, 10:02 PM

Yeah, supposedly spammers reg for one year so requiring more years will create a better quality of domain holders....supposedly.

Xyzer · 08-17-2005, 12:23 AM

Thats correct they shouldnt treat it different, there trying to make money.

GJ · 08-18-2005, 06:41 PM

Originally Posted by Sabre

I guess it just means they get more money, as there is a small charge per domain that is registered?

(Though, im not exactly sure on the law regarding domain registrars...)

But they sell it cheaper on 1and1 but they are not very good so I have been told.

08-16-2005, 07:11 AM	THREAD STARTER #1 (permalink)
GJ Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,227	Two year registrations? On .co.uk there is a two year registration rule, I think this is pointless. The .uk extensions are really good but this rule is really getting me angry. This rule has stopped me buying them a few times. I think .co.uk, .org.uk and the rest of the .uk's should go down to one year. Do you agree with me??

08-16-2005, 08:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
ThreeD Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Online Posts: 2,301	I don't see why .co.uk should be treated any other way than the regular TLD's, so yea I agree with you, 1 year regs would be better. Makes them a lot more interesting.. __________________ ► * Losers make excuses - winners make it happen *

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faisj Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 3,212	Whats the idea behind this rule? __________________ The PPC Parking Guide.com ~how much do you want to earn today?

08-16-2005, 08:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
Sabre First Time Poster! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Chelmsford, UK Posts: 11,311	I guess it just means they get more money, as there is a small charge per domain that is registered? (Though, im not exactly sure on the law regarding domain registrars...) __________________ Backpacker Insurance

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barefoottech The MINISITE King Join Date: May 2005 Location: QTHR Posts: 4,588	Australia is also 2Yrs Registration period for com.au & all the other .au ccTLD's . But it gets back to do you really want the name or not. If you really want it ,having 2 years is nothing. Domain Names were never really intended for short term speculation (Did I really say that ,with all mine),but for business or personal Web-site usage . I suppose when the rules were formulated , it was thought 2 years was a reasonable period for Web-site development and use. Google is now considering giving higher ranking to domains that have been regged for longer , so having 2 years could be advantage __________________ Barefoottech Minisites! Often Copied Always Amazing Never Bettered.

08-16-2005, 07:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
Michelle Be Happy... Don't Worry Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: UK Posts: 16,039	I think they should stay at 2 years but for the same price as 1 year

08-16-2005, 07:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
dweeb NamePros Regular Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 405	some people may chose to give up on certain domains that they have bought after a yearif they think that there's no profit coming in from them. so a one year registration for .uks and what not would be more attractive.

08-16-2005, 06:35 PM	THREAD STARTER #5 (permalink)
GJ Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,227	Woo! Someone agrees with me!

08-16-2005, 07:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
NickRac Yes, I am THAT good. Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Greenwich, CT Posts: 1,426	no clue why they did this, really dumb IMHO

08-16-2005, 10:02 PM	#11 (permalink)
Jimmy Changa PlanetBurrito.com Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 642	Yeah, supposedly spammers reg for one year so requiring more years will create a better quality of domain holders....supposedly. __________________ My Current Domain Listings. Celebrity & Model Website Portal I ate some prunes today and they didn't do shit for me! - Jimmy Changa

08-17-2005, 12:23 AM	#12 (permalink)
Xyzer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: United Kindom Posts: 1,502	Thats correct they shouldnt treat it different, there trying to make money.

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