10 year domain lengths

[stevebrowne]

That's quite painless. Tried a domain that was due to expire next year, went online, and domain manager only allows you to select valid period so that it doesn't go over 10 years, so I did 8.

Nice to see a 2021 expiry date

I assume my Nominet credit account might get a little full in the next month or two as I start to move across to multi year registrations. I seem to remember that the system was a bit clunky in this respect? (ie. not able to make a manual payment towards an invoice before the end of the month or something?)

 

[ratboy]

*Bumper month for Nominet*

 

[tifosi]

I did query with Nominet why there was no financial incentive to register beyond the 2yrs (as per disincentive to register at 1yr) but was told their systems didn't accomodate this and at a later date they'll be looking at this. Hmmm.

As post 2yrs are simply priced multiples of the 2yr fee then I see absolutely no reason to register / renew for more than 2 years. Even for domains I'll be keeping ad infinitum. I'd rather keep the money in my pocket thank you very much!

 

[EdwinEdwin is verified member.]

It could be a great way to "nudge" end user domain buyers a bit, if you renew a domain name for 10 years after it receives an enquiry but before you reply. Shows them that you're super-serious about hanging onto it...

 

[Blossom]

As post 2yrs are simply priced multiples of the 2yr fee then I see absolutely no reason to register / renew for more than 2 years. Even for domains I'll be keeping ad infinitum.

Surely to avoid future price increases -there will be at least one in the next decade?

 

[SystregSystreg is verified member.]

post 2yrs are simply priced multiples of the 2yr fee

What is the actual price, usual registration cost is £5 (£2.50 per year) + vat (£6).

I just tried out the longer registration, renewed a domain for 5 years, and was charged £15 from my Nominet credit, which makes it £3 per year, whereas it's usually £2.50 per year + the vat, so I assume that £3 includes VAT but, then they'll charge VAT on that again when I get my Nominet invoice.

 

[Maccke]

I like the new domain lenght options. But why not give some discount for people doing 10 year registrations?

 

[AlienAlien is verified member.]

Surely to avoid future price increases -there will be at least one in the next decade?

I was just thinking that - surely it would save a tiny amount on inflation over the next ten years?

 

[AlienAlien is verified member.]

The price might come down! Not for profit?

LOL, who's to say in this day and age?! Hope you're right though!

 

[Blossom]

Can you only do 10 years on new registrations though?

No, you can do up to ten years on new regs and renewals.

Anyone who doesn't have their own tag watch out because there are some crazy prices out there.


Anyway, I s'pose in ten years time we might not even have currency at this rate...!

 

[websaway]

Impulsive registrations, particularly for new domainers could prove to be more expensive mistakes. But at least they won't be there in two years for some other new domainers to catch.

 

[foz]

But you'd still need less than 6 months remaining to buy a further ten years!?

Looks like this is not the case. Just add years anytime you like.

 

[foz]

I was just thinking that - surely it would save a tiny amount on inflation over the next ten years?

If Nominet factored inflation (+costs of living) the DRS fee would be £1K+ by now.

 

[cm1975]

Impulsive registrations, particularly for new domainers could prove to be more expensive mistakes. But at least they won't be there in two years for some other new domainers to catch.

The opposite could be true. Taste a domain on an initial 1 year reg, then reg longer if it goes well.