Mission 2.5, Good God! What Have They Done To The Internet!
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Mission 2.5, Good God! What have they done to the Internet!
I'm concerned about the current goals. As I look into creating a website I begin to think that its worth a more careful review before signing up to a service . Well, I should really say that its a bit too fast for me without a better review of what I'll get for my money and which registrar will provide a good home.
Domain name registrars concerns
I don't know a lot about using the different packages. I do know the if you read the service agreements you'll find very bad business practices. They are really really bad, Namecheap makes you agree to waive your right to a full refund within 3 days if you want to cancel your service with them......but it's a condition set up by the (ICANN)....so you begin to see why I am feeling a bit worried.
Other things to look out for....
whois - edit fees and locks
Every time you register a domain name, the details of that domain registration must be published in a publicly accessible database called Whois.
One of the functions a registrar is supposed to be providing to you is the ability to change those whois records. Some registrars (especially the bargain basement outfits) register your domain for a dirt-cheap price and then ding you with an "administration fee" when you want to edit your Whois record.
Some others may also "lockdown" your domain for 60 days everytime you make an edit to your record, preventing you from moving the name out to another registrar.
These hosting registrar providers are not your friends,
Some sites will make more money by treating you badly. I know of and had some very bad experiences with them. Go Daddy .....ouch.....they wouldn't let me run a website with dreamweaver. At that time they refused to allow me to connect and manage the files the way I wanted to and the way the software was designed to. Disaster, killed my project before it even got started.
The Band Name / Brand
I don't know how it is for others but this is a bit complex for me. I write my music, I create the demos. I want to market and sell my music. So far so good yeah?
But, If you have been reading all this you'll already know ....
....I have a cover band. They are learning some of the material and we do plan to perform and record it. I expect the band version of the music to be much better than my demo work. i.e. Lead breaks, Harmonies, Drums, those aspects should transform the material to a high professional level. If not it would not be worth my time to work with them, and I can say easily that these guys are very good musicians. So I'm not worried long term but I am concerened for the short term. Some of the basics are just not ready.
Use the Cover Band ?: The Beat 64, a Beatles Tribute Band, I don't want to place my original music under that name, nor do I want to create a website for them at this time.
Original Music Brand Name
:Well, I am using Zson as a temp name thingy. So, yes I could create a website for that and I think I should.
BUT, I've not had time to go over that much detail with the band. All they know right now is that I don't want to continue to use our current name. Even I don't know what brand to go with as yet. I've been working for the last 6 months on getting the music written. I also have to get my personal work going and provide high end service there. I am also doing other organizing projects, plus learning how to play, sing and record and master my own material, and finish the other 19 rough songs, etc .....
So the goals that I see for myself might look like this:
1. Research a good domain name registrar
--------------Good should have the following
- Easy to use
- Clear documentation, i.e. no hidden fees
- Meets Tech spec requirements
- Good Customer Support, check reviews and user reviews.
2. Band Brand and Product- Are you Ready Review
- Is the name working?
- Do you have product?
- Will you have content?
I've got a couple of domain name registrars in mind to check out. If we as a group can take a few of them and read through them and give each a report card review we could nail down a good place to host from.
My quick review shows these guys to be my personal pick so far.
Others to check
I don't like Go Daddy, nor Namecheap too much tiny text....it would take a full day to read it. Yes I DO read it.
Now, I may be missing the big picture.
If we were doing an exercise without the real world contracts and commitments I'd not be as concerned.
My most important goal is to increase traffic to the music. I want to learn how to do so. I just don't want to create a band with a website and a contract without having more concrete under my feet.
So I may be missing what we are doing and making assumptions, if so, I am sorry.
I really want to go forward with small solid steps. I hope to god I make some sense here.
Once more I've written a small essay....sorry about that 
I suppose I'm trying to give you a good look inside my thinking. I most likely am just making this too difficult. I have a good brain but it gets me in trouble too. 
Know this, I will go forward at a pace that I am happy with. I keep telling myself that.....don't stop, it's easy, don't stop, its easy.
Phrew.......
James
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