Reliable domain transfer policy

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This is one of the most overlooked critical points when choosing a domain registrar. A domain transfer is when you take a domain you currently own and transfer it to a new provider. This is common when you start with a packaged provider but now want more powerful features that make hosting easier and give you more control and options.

Another example is when you are unhappy with your provider and want to change. The nightmare begins when you blindly choose a domain registrar without knowing how they handle domain transfers. Some providers may hold your domain hostage and not release it until you pay to release it. Others will cancel your connection to their servers but not release it. Then you spend hours playing the “phone game” or, worse, talking to a chatbot trying to figure out how to get through linkedin database to a real live person. In the meantime, your site sits in a dormant state, receiving no visitors or even being found online. This may continue until you provide the specific evidence needed to release the domain or pay the old provider to release it (depending on their policies).

You may even have to coordinate negotiations between the new and old providers to transfer the domain. This can be very expensive. This is very important because your traffic and rankings are likely to evaporate into thin air, sales will slip away, and your reputation as a reliable site will quickly wither like a two-day old cilantro while your site is down. Another problem is that some providers “accidentally” cause data and content loss that is sometimes impossible to find after the domain is transferred. Choosing a reputable domain registrar that is trustworthy and will not throw a fit if you decide to move to another is very important. Some providers charge for this service, while some offer it for free. Understanding how the entire process works is crucial. The tip we want to share with you is to create backups of your data and content outside of your hosting provider. This will help you prevent your web content from being lost when you change hosts or accidentally delete files.