Re: [CGUYS] Newbie at domain name/web hosting asks simple question

2008-08-31 Thread GK
Actually, this is a benefit offered by most domain companies for years: http://www.networksolutions.com/domain-name-registration/private.jsp as just one example. /gayley On Aug 30, 2008, at 10:51 PM, Tony B wrote: Please note. He did not say his hosting was with Godaddy, only the name regist

Re: [CGUYS] Newbie at domain name/web hosting asks simple question

2008-08-30 Thread Tony B
Please note. He did not say his hosting was with Godaddy, only the name registration. I'm not sure anyone else - bluehost included - actually offers 'private' domain info? Honestly, I'd never heard of it before this thread. On Sat, Aug 30, 2008 at 10:16 PM, GK <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I agree

Re: [CGUYS] Newbie at domain name/web hosting asks simple question

2008-08-30 Thread GK
I agree with the general consensus at this point that it is not necessary to go the private route. I also agree with Tom that you can do better than godaddy. I suggest looking at bluehost.com -- regardless, you'll have to pay for privacy and it is not, imo, of much value. /gayley knight

Re: [CGUYS] Newbie at domain name/web hosting asks simple question

2008-08-30 Thread Tony B
It depends what he's doing, and just how 'secret' he wants his info to remain. Personally, I wouldn't bother, but I can imagine it might be worth it to some people. But make him aware that, when faced with a subpoena, or even a strongly worded letter from an attorney, they _will_ cave. For $9 a ye

[CGUYS] Newbie at domain name/web hosting asks simple question

2008-08-30 Thread Robert
Newbie at making a web site (better said: at creating a new domain name & web hosting) has registered a domain name (godaddy) and paid for web hosting (3essentials). Godaddy wants me to pay an additional $9 per year to them for privacy for the domain name. Is it worth it? *