Paid for a domain name on Nameterrific, domain unavailable, no reply from support for at least a week.
Zhou Tong get back to me asap!
Topic: My New Project - NameTerrific (now in Alpha) (Read 3810 times)
Ryan Zhou has abandoned NameTerrific (https://www.nameterrific.com) apparently since late 2013. He no longer attend to any support request sent to NameTerrific. Neither is he responding to emails sent to him separately in regards to NameTerrific.
See reports from other users here:
1) http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/2216939
2) https://www.facebook.com/nameterrific
3) https://twitter.com/search?q=nameterrific
One of my domains is registered with NameTerrific as well and I haven't been able to transfer my domain out to a proper registrar as NameTerrific does not respond to my auth code request. I had previously registered my domain with NameTerrific as he accepts bitcoins.
Do not consider registering your domain with NameTerrific. You have been warned.
See reports from other users here:
1) http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/2216939
2) https://www.facebook.com/nameterrific
3) https://twitter.com/search?q=nameterrific
One of my domains is registered with NameTerrific as well and I haven't been able to transfer my domain out to a proper registrar as NameTerrific does not respond to my auth code request. I had previously registered my domain with NameTerrific as he accepts bitcoins.
Do not consider registering your domain with NameTerrific. You have been warned.
Oh I'm sorry... I don't follow this entire ordeal 100%, I thought he still worked for bitcoinica getting refunds processed or whatever... Shows what I know 
In ZT's defence were these emails not bitcoinica related with nameterrific links ?
If they were bitcoinica emails but he quit from bitcoinica, which means he shouldn't still be using bitcoinica data. In addition, if they are bitcoinica emails, they shouldn't have been soliciting my business for a new and unrelated business. I never opted into 3rd party marketing.
In ZT's defence were these emails not bitcoinica related with nameterrific links ?
I reported your bitcoinica email as a violation of the US CANSPAM Act. It is against the law to send unsolicited messages without permission when a business relationship does not exist..
NameTerrific's Bitcoin payment is now automated. I have updated the OP.
Nice! Looks to be about a 10% or more discount for paying with Bitcoin. At the current exchange rate I was quoted 1.2 BTC, which is about 12.5% below the $12 USD price, using Mt. Gox last.
One bit of feedack -- during the checkout process I filled out the profile but the Company was mandatory. The instructions say to use your name if not a company. If you are asking for display name, then use the field title display name. But titling a field Company when no company exists feels wrong. I don't know how other registrars handle it. I've always left the field blank for domains I own personally-
Also, after entering my profile, I didn't know what to do next ... I believe showing a link that goes to the cart would have helped.
Yes, we deliberately offer a significant discount for Bitcoin users (because we would save on the transaction fees and chargeback risks anyway). I believe that it's one of cheapest Bitcoin registrars available.
Thanks for the feedback! The WHOIS standard requires an "Organization" name, and in case of an individual, it's simply the person's name. I will consider changing it to something similar to "Displayed Name" while still maintaining the clarity. Thanks!
NameTerrific's Bitcoin payment is now automated. I have updated the OP.
Nice! Looks to be about a 10% or more discount for paying with Bitcoin. At the current exchange rate I was quoted 1.2 BTC, which is about 12.5% below the $12 USD price, using Mt. Gox last.
One bit of feedack -- during the checkout process I filled out the profile but the Company was mandatory. The instructions say to use your name if not a company. If you are asking for display name, then use the field title display name. But titling a field Company when no company exists feels wrong. I don't know how other registrars handle it. I've always left the field blank for domains I own personally-
Also, after entering my profile, I didn't know what to do next ... I believe showing a link that goes to the cart would have helped.
NameTerrific's Bitcoin payment is now automated. I have updated the OP.
Honestly, last time I checked it wasn't. But now it apparently is 
. I guess I should check first.
. I guess I should check first. 
| TLD | Price (per year) | Description |
| xxx | $100.00 |
Last time I checked, xxx was not a TLD.
Edit: I checked again, and it is. Must be fairly recent, then. I apologize.
If you want to order a domain by Bitcoin. Just generate an invoice, and then PM me with your invoice number. I'll give you a Bitcoin address for you to pay. :-D
I am happy to now share that I purchased ciyam.org thanks to NameTerrific and Zhou's help.
Funny logic. To not pay with PayPal you must click "Pay with Paypal" to be able to access "Don't have a Paypal account", which when clicked doesn't give you any option at all, but takes you to Paypal.
rjk already suggested Bit-Pay so I won't.
rjk already suggested Bit-Pay so I won't.
I have already developed the whole credit card billing system, but I don't have a merchant at the moment (minor can't apply).
I will probably build another site for Bitcoin payments, so that the banks won't mind.
Funny logic. To not pay with PayPal you must click "Pay with Paypal" to be able to access "Don't have a Paypal account", which when clicked doesn't give you any option at all, but takes you to Paypal.
rjk already suggested Bit-Pay so I won't.
rjk already suggested Bit-Pay so I won't.
Just click "Pay with PayPal" and then click the "Don't have PayPal account?" option below the login box.
Hmm... perhaps it is because the system has already created the Invoice and already knows me (when I go to it I am already logged in) but if I click "Pay with PayPal" then just just takes me to PayPal (only option there is to cancel and return).
I have started working on another project (not Bitcoin-related) that is going to make a little difference on the Internet
the best way to be known in the Internet industry is to build products that save people time, money and headaches.
the best way to be known in the Internet industry is to build products that save people time, money and headaches.
is this that project?
Yes, I have started working on NameTerrific since late March.
So it took you 8x longer to make NameTerrific than Bitcoinica?
About 3x, I guess. I still need to study and handle Bitcoinica stuff during the last two months. Interacting with the legacy system used by registrars is very hard. A lot of exception handling and debugging (and eNom's test system always fails).
Well, you don't have to reopen your PayPal account. Just choose "Don't have a PayPal account" and you can use your credit card directly.
Hmm... well I guess the "Don't have a PayPal account" must be hiding somewhere I can't find (although I have already provided my CC details).
Can you tell me which link I need to click on to find this option?
Just click "Pay with PayPal" and then click the "Don't have PayPal account?" option below the login box.
Well, you don't have to reopen your PayPal account. Just choose "Don't have a PayPal account" and you can use your credit card directly.
Hmm... well I guess the "Don't have a PayPal account" must be hiding somewhere I can't find (although I have already provided my CC details).
Can you tell me which link I need to click on to find this option?
Or sure, I will email you when my merchant account is ready.
Thanks - appreciated.
I have started working on another project (not Bitcoin-related) that is going to make a little difference on the Internet
the best way to be known in the Internet industry is to build products that save people time, money and headaches.
the best way to be known in the Internet industry is to build products that save people time, money and headaches.
is this that project?
Yes, I have started working on NameTerrific since late March.
So it took you 8x longer to make NameTerrific than Bitcoinica?
I have started working on another project (not Bitcoin-related) that is going to make a little difference on the Internet
the best way to be known in the Internet industry is to build products that save people time, money and headaches.
the best way to be known in the Internet industry is to build products that save people time, money and headaches.
is this that project?
Yes, I have started working on NameTerrific since late March.
You don't actually ever touch the coins yourself with an MSP.
Or sell egiftcodes at least so that some other vendor (e.g., SpendBitcoins.com, BTCBuy.info, GiftCoin.net ) can sell them.
Good idea. I'll create a discount/voucher code system and make another site to exchange BTC with NameTerrific credit!
You should click the "Sign Up" link to create a new account.
Oh - okay - didn't notice that - got through now but also didn't realise you are only taking PP at the moment (should have read the OP more carefully).
By strange coincidence I decided to close my PP account (which I hadn't used for years anyway) just recently and am not planning to reopen it.
Anyway I've placed an order which hopefully you can process for me when your direct CC processing comes online.
Well, you don't have to reopen your PayPal account. Just choose "Don't have a PayPal account" and you can use your credit card directly.
Or sure, I will email you when my merchant account is ready.
You don't actually ever touch the coins yourself with an MSP.
Or sell egiftcodes at least so that some other vendor (e.g., SpendBitcoins.com, BTCBuy.info, GiftCoin.net ) can sell them.
I have started working on another project (not Bitcoin-related) that is going to make a little difference on the Internet
the best way to be known in the Internet industry is to build products that save people time, money and headaches.
the best way to be known in the Internet industry is to build products that save people time, money and headaches.
is this that project?
You should click the "Sign Up" link to create a new account.
Oh - okay - didn't notice that - got through now but also didn't realise you are only taking PP at the moment (should have read the OP more carefully).
By strange coincidence I decided to close my PP account (which I hadn't used for years anyway) just recently and am not planning to reopen it.
Anyway I've placed an order which hopefully you can process for me when your direct CC processing comes online.
NameTerrific doesn't suck like everyone else. And the prices are not insane.
Not insane but still pretty high.
Are you an accredited registrar or are you a reseller for another registrar?
EDIT: From a WHOIS query it looks like its a reseller.
NameTerrific is a reseller of eNom.
The price is cheaper than separate services. Route 53 charges you at least $0.5/month, and that's already $6 a year! With NameTerrific, it's included (with 500k free queries).
It's definitely worth it to use the cloud-based DNS.
Got as far as the checkout but when trying to create an account it keeps telling me "Invalid email or password".
You should click the "Sign Up" link to create a new account.
Sorry for the confusion, I'll definitely improve the UI.
Got as far as the checkout but when trying to create an account it keeps telling me "Invalid email or password".
Too bad. I wanted to accept Bitcoin but I'm applying for a merchant account at the moment and the bank doesn't seem to like it. There's only one bank for me to choose from.
This is a mainstream product so Bitcoin support has to be dropped. :-(
So even a merchant service provider (paysius, bit-pay) won't make your bank happy? You don't actually ever touch the coins yourself with an MSP. Also fees, but PP charges them too. This is a mainstream product so Bitcoin support has to be dropped. :-(
Currently only PayPal is supported (I know we all hate it, but there isn't a choice at the moment). Your feedback is definitely welcome!
Too bad. I wanted to accept Bitcoin but I'm applying for a merchant account at the moment and the bank doesn't seem to like it. There's only one bank for me to choose from.
This is a mainstream product so Bitcoin support has to be dropped. :-(
A registrar with a built-in Route 53 frontend. That's actually pretty cool.
:-D
NameTerrific doesn't suck like everyone else. And the prices are not insane.
A registrar with a built-in Route 53 frontend. That's actually pretty cool.
Currently only PayPal is supported (I know we all hate it, but there isn't a choice at the moment). Your feedback is definitely welcome!
This purely off-topic. I posted on bitcointalk.org simply because I'm deeply associated with Bitcoin, and nothing else.
I have launched the Alpha version of NameTerrific to a small group of people (including you). Currently it's already production-ready, so you can really register or transfer your domain names to NameTerrific and enjoy the cool Cloud-based DNS!
Currently only PayPal is supported (I know we all hate it, but there isn't a choice at the moment). Your feedback is definitely welcome!
EDIT:
I forgot the link!
https://www.nameterrific.com/
EDIT 2:
If you want to order a domain by Bitcoin. Just generate an invoice, and then PM me with your invoice number. I'll give you a Bitcoin address for you to pay. :-D
EDIT 3:
Bitcoin payment is now automated. Comes with discounted exchange rates!
I have launched the Alpha version of NameTerrific to a small group of people (including you). Currently it's already production-ready, so you can really register or transfer your domain names to NameTerrific and enjoy the cool Cloud-based DNS!
Currently only PayPal is supported (I know we all hate it, but there isn't a choice at the moment). Your feedback is definitely welcome!
EDIT:
I forgot the link!
https://www.nameterrific.com/
EDIT 2:
If you want to order a domain by Bitcoin. Just generate an invoice, and then PM me with your invoice number. I'll give you a Bitcoin address for you to pay. :-D
EDIT 3:
Bitcoin payment is now automated. Comes with discounted exchange rates!
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