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    Network Solutions

    Score1.3 out of 10
    N/ANetwork Solutions is a website domain name registration service.N/A
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    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup fee
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    Chose Network Solutions
    Network Solutions was the easiest to use and (at the time) the lowest cost option.
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    Network Solutions is on the higher side if not the top of normal domain registration costs while being at or near the bottom in terms of features and general experience using their management console. If you want to pay more and be spammed with ads every time you log in, be my …
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    Chose Network Solutions
    Bluehost had some good web hosting packages depending on what you need it for. They use some newer builds for Open Source web options that Network Solutions didn't support at the time.
    GoDaddy has cheap domain name registration but the Customer Support isn't as good as it is …
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    We have other domains and SSL hosted with GoDaddy and while GoDaddy's web management currently has issues, it is because they are currently switching over to a new web management system and getting the bugs worked out. Network Solutions has had the same old interface for 3+ …
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    Chose Network Solutions
    Based on my experience to date, I would rate Network Solutions easily at the bottom of the list. I have not previously and would not select Network Solutions, but have worked with it as related to sites and clients previously set up there.
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    User Ratings
    Network Solutions
    Likelihood to Recommend
    1.1
    (6 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
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    Support Rating
    8.0
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    User Testimonials
    Network Solutions
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Network Solutions
    My experience with using Network Solutions hasn't been great. At best, it has almost feature parity with its competitors at a higher price. But when you tack on all the minor annoyances of being given interstitial ads for their other products or discount offers when logging in or performing a transfer, the all too common bugs where a feature doesn't work, and in my experience support takes at least a half-hour to understand your problem before even attempting to fail at a resolution. It just isn't worth it in my opinion. Go with a service with better support, features, security, and lower price.
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    Pros
    Network Solutions
    • Network solutions supports TXT, MX, and CNAME records.
    • DNS changes propagate fairly quickly.
    • Network Solutions has a web management portal for maintenance of your account.
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    Cons
    Network Solutions
    • Support for Free Open Source 3rd party products you have to pay for the help
    • Calling Network Solutions during busy periods can lead to an overflow center which isn't as helpful as the domestic support centers
    • Pricing could be more competitive on domain name registration
    • Email boxes could have a larger capacity without having to pay for more space
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    Usability
    Network Solutions
    The backend for managing your domain is very easy to work thru once you learn where everything is and what it is for if you want to do it yourself. The company has toll free phone support 24/7 that can also make changes for you if you are away from your desktop or have an emergency situation where you can't make the change yourself. This is peace of mind knowing that there is help out there should you need it. You don't have to learn the backend if you want to have the Network Solutions customer support team help you. They are secure and won't make changes for anyone who calls, they authenticate you for your protection every time
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    Support Rating
    Network Solutions
    For the most part I've had excellent interactions with the customer support team I've dealt with at Network Solutions. When I've needed help with something like Wordpress, it hasn't always worked out so well but you can pay their techs for 1 on 1 help with these offerings, you just won't have the support for free. I've often been talked to on upsells for services that I particularly didn't need and found the offers to be annoying when the agents kept pushing me on an upsell instead of addressing my issue. It's hit or miss on that, perhaps it depends on the department you speak with.
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    Network Solutions
    Based on my experience to date, I would rate Network Solutions easily at the bottom of the list. I have not previously and would not select Network Solutions, but have worked with it as related to sites and clients previously set up there.
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    Return on Investment
    Network Solutions
    • Huge time sink for routine activities.
    • Higher direct costs than competitors with similar or better features.
    • Poor service leading to even more expense of time on the user's side.
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