So, you’re existing web site developer is obsessed with Front Page and frame sets, doesn’t respond to your phone calls and ONLY wants to be referred to by Webmaster?  You’ve got problems.  You seek out a reputable web design firm (like, for example, On Target Web Solutions) and hire them to redesign your existing web site.  No problemo… Until… The domain name needs to be transferred in. The new web design firm is to be hosting the domain, BUT, they can’t get access to the domain name to transfer the name-servers because the old ‘WEBMASTER’ either bought the domain name in your name (under his account…) or added himself as an administrator on your registrar account.

This happens MORE than you know and causes MANY problems.  Here’s how to prevent this from happening all together.:

:: Register YOUR own domain name.

:: Keep the user and password in a VAULT or bury it in a shoebox, what have you.

:: You can add your new web design firm as a TECHNICAL contact which will allow them to alter name servers if needed.

:: DO NOT add others as an ADMIN to your registrar account… This essentially gives them access over everything.

Hope this helps in your quest.  As a side: NONE of the employees at On Target Web Solutions, Inc. are EVER allowed to label themselves as webmasters.  Give us a call if you need a fresh look and feel for your web site or to get your web site found online.  407-830-4550.

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