Buying and Owning a Domain Name 3

[BoulderBum]

Does anyone know how domain name purchasing works? How does one go about owning a name? Do the sites that claim they will "register" your name for you actually give you ownership (for the yearly fee), or do they sort of rent it out to you?

 

[WizyWyg]

Also, dont forget that YOU are only leasing the domain name and will never "own" it outright ( unless you'r a big a corporation with millions behind you; ie Microsoft; Nike etc) If you dont pay your renewal fees, you can lose it. Best way to guarantee you keep the domain name is to trademark it so that its protected.

 

[BoulderBum]

I guess Verisign is now selling 100 year registration! I'd love to do it if I only had the money.

 

[WizyWyg]

verisign = evil