| Domain name renewal might sound simple, but with | | | | situation. Perhaps you've changed to a new hosting |
| so many scams going on, it's definitely a subject | | | | company since registering your domain name. You |
| worth mentioning. If you fail to renew your domain | | | | might consider moving your domain name to that |
| name properly or within a certain amount of time, | | | | company to make things easier in the future. During |
| you could lose it to someone else and never get it | | | | the renewal period, this is a good time to make the |
| back - no matter how hard you've worked on your | | | | switch without wasting part of your yearly fee. |
| website. Here are some helpful tips to ensure that | | | | You might also use this time to register another |
| your domain name stays right where it needs to be - | | | | domain name or two that will complement your |
| in your domain name account! | | | | business. You can package your registrations |
| Early Domain Name Renewal Recommended | | | | together to save money on each domain name. |
| It is recommended that you renew your domain | | | | Automate to Avoid Domain Name Mishaps |
| name as early as possible - before its expiration date. | | | | Many domain name registrars allow you to automate |
| The registrar (or domain name registration company) | | | | your domain name renewals so you won't have to |
| should send you a reminder of when it is due for | | | | be reminded each time. This is an automatic credit |
| renewal. But emails can get lost or stuck in spam | | | | card charge billed to you during renewal time. Be on |
| folders easily. So it's wise to do your own scheduling | | | | alert still with this system. No system is flawless, so |
| for domain name renewal. | | | | you should still be mindful of when your renewal time |
| If you own multiple domain names, keep a list of all | | | | is to ensure that your domain name gets renewed |
| your domain names, their individual expiration dates (if | | | | on time. |
| each was registered at a different time), and your | | | | Start with the Initial Registration |
| personal account information for your domain name | | | | If you're brand new to this whole domain name |
| registrar. You will likely need to log-in securely to an | | | | registration process, keep the following tips in mind. |
| account to renew your domain name and pay the | | | | Register your domain name at a trustworthy |
| renewal registration fee. | | | | company. Cheaper is not always better. Keep your |
| Secure Your Domain Name for Longer Periods | | | | domain name account information in a safe place on |
| If you own a domain name that you plan on keeping | | | | your hard drive as well as in your office, written or |
| for many years to come, you can save money now | | | | printed as a hard copy in case you lose your |
| and time in the future by signing on for a longer | | | | computer information. |
| duration of domain name registration. For example, | | | | When renewal time comes, you will need your |
| some domain name registrars are offering up to | | | | account login and password to access your domain |
| 10-year registration at a tremendous discount per | | | | name information for renewal. Registrar companies |
| year. You will pay a little more up front, but save | | | | are usually very strict when it comes to domain |
| dollars in the long run. Also, this frees you from the | | | | name security, so you might have to give an arm |
| yearly domain name renewal for 10 years! | | | | and a leg to get your password back if you lose it! |
| Use Renewal Time to Re-evaluate | | | | Keep these tips in mind when domain name renewal |
| When your domain name renewal time comes | | | | time comes around to ensure lasting success online! |
| around, use that time to re-evaluate your website | | | | |