Godaddy Auctions...what about domain privacy?

[randybishop]

I've bought a couple of expired domains for a private blog network via Godaddy Auctions.
What sucks about Godaddy is you have to pay extra $10 for whois privacy which is essential for a private blog network.
Has anyone found a cheaper way to get domain privacy (i.e. free transfer to another domain registrar)?

 

[TropicalSun]

Namecheap offers free privacy right? What's the cost of transferring a domain there.

 

[xha44a]

I *think* you can't transfer a domain within 60 days of purchasing it if I'm not mistaken - which might cause a problem. If you don't want to pay the $10 you could possibly use fake information on the domain contact and after 60 days transfer it out?

 

[randybishop]

I *think* you can't transfer a domain within 60 days of purchasing it if I'm not mistaken - which might cause a problem. If you don't want to pay the $10 you could possibly use fake information on the domain contact and after 60 days transfer it out?

Yeah, I just saw it is 30 days until you can transfer, bastards!

 

[randybishop]

I ended up finding a good coupon for privacy on godaddy.com for 88 cents.
This code: cjcrmn3cp

 

[Laubster]

The guys at NoHatSEO and ViperChill (both highly respected in SEO community) are putting fake WHOIS info instead of using privacy. Way to save money and play it safer with Google.

 

[solventnine]

The guys at NoHatSEO and ViperChill (both highly respected in SEO community) are putting fake WHOIS info instead of using privacy. Way to save money and play it safer with Google.

Just make it look natural...a quick search engine check for reasonable information shouldn't be hard. Also, if someone checks on your domain, they're less likely to think you're spammy or scammy.