How to Keep Your Domain Names Safe, and Privacy vs Transparency…
Today on Blog Catalog the owner of GoSmellTheFlowers.com posted about the theft of his just mentioned domain name. And you could read his story and how this hostage of his domain name happened on his GoSmellTheCoffee.com site.
If you take the time to go and absorb the story and comments on GoSmellTheCoffee.com – you will probably learn a lot about what not to do in order to protect the ownership of your domains. And you also might ask yourself if it was necessary to go public with the private info of all concerned in this matter? The answer is an obvious “No” – for me at least, as one never knows how many scammers and folks with bad intentions are reading all of it.
And while the story was unfolding, a newly written article by Michel Fortin – Don’t Be Transparent, Be Authentic Instead – was published on his blog, that goes about transparency and how much of it is more than enough. A highly recommended post and definitely one to read.
Enjoy your summer and keep yourself, and your domain names, and private life safe…
Tags: gosmelltheflowers.com, hostaged domain names, how to keep your domain safe, Kassandra photography, Michel Fortin - Don’t Be Transparent - Be Authentic Instead, privacy versus transparency
July 8th, 2009 at 5:43 am
Let me tell ya, I’m glad that the company I host through locks down my domain even if it expires, giving me the opportunity to renew it even if the worst happens. Can’t imagine being without my blog…yikes!
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July 11th, 2009 at 1:31 am
Thanks for the interesting and informative post. I had something worse stole on the net.. my identity, and money, got my money back as it was insured through the bank but there is nothing worse then getting your self stole.
ps love what you do with your images.
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July 11th, 2009 at 6:03 pm
Hey Bob, what happened to you is the worst thing ever, and it happens more lately, so we all should stay aware – ALWAYS… Thanks buddy and I will pay a visit to your blog soon
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