Privacy Registration...Worth it?

[CannaNiche]

Hi Folks...

I'm new to this forum, but not to domaining.

Anyone here feel that the fee for a privacy registration is worth the extra cash?

 

[snowbird]

That is entirely up to you really. If you are in the business of domaining, then it might be a good idea to leave your contact information visible and possibly get a PO box. If the domain is being used for a personal blog or something, then to some, yes the domain privacy might be worth it since someone having a personal website doesn't need their contact information out there in the whois record. Also check the prices of whois privacy at various registrars. Some are cheaper than others and some registrars have domain privacy included free with domain registration.

 

[CannaNiche]

Thanks snowbird.
I was kind of thinking the same thing. If your in business and have nothing to hide, but everything to gain as far as contact information, then why pay the extra cost. On the other hand, I can understand why you would want it for particular security measures. As far as pricing, I guess it pays to shop around.

 

[biggie]

Hi Folks...

I'm new to this forum, but not to domaining.

Anyone here feel that the fee for a privacy registration is worth the extra cash?

:talk:

short answer = no


long answer = no


why?

if you ain't got nothing to hide, then why you need privacy?

if the point of being in this biz is to buy and resell, then why make it difficult for a potential buyer to reach you?

for people who don't want to be bothered with the multitude of lowball offers they may receive on a "6 or7 figure" name I could see where it's applicable


for others, I say waste of money.

BTW: fabulous.com offers free privacy

imo...

 

[Registernuke]

Hi Folks...

Anyone here feel that the fee for a privacy registration is worth the extra cash?

In regards to your question, in my opinion it would depend on your business model. As stated beforehand if your business model revolves around selling and buying domains, you probably would want to have your information out there so that it is easily viewable and accessible. If your site is more on a personal level or a non-commercial site than I could say it would be beneficial to have privacy registration. Other than that, unless you have some specific reason to be anonymous (personal safety, etc.), it's probably not worth the cost.

 

[Traveler]

If you are looking to sell then privacy protection isn't going to help.

If you are looking to develop, it won't help there either. You won't get a huge penalty from google, but the current thinking is ... A site with a contact page (with names, addresses and phone number), privacy policy, and disclaimer along with no privacy protection looks more legit. If I am wrong there, please let me know.

If you are a legit domainer or developer, there should be no reason to hide that info. Sure you will get some spam but that is no big deal.

 

[ezcoms]

I think privacy is a good thing. It's there for a reason. Do you want people to contact you with spam or research who you are? There are websites that archive your information and e-mail, so when you search someone's e-mail or address, personal information comes up. I don't think it makes a difference if you mark it private and are in the "domain" business.

 

[Kate]

Whois privacy ?
Maybe, especially for sensitive names. For example, if you run a political blog or own adult domains, and you don't your mother to find out about your online assets

But in general whois privacy services are not bulletproof (what do you expect for $10/year ?).
Privacy is not the same as anonymity...

You can also set up your own privacy scheme:
Incorporating for tax benefits and privacy, getting a P.O. box, virtual number...