Internet domain names are typically licensed for a calendar year. If not registered properly, it’s possible for the domain name to expire at the end of the year.
When a domain name expires, the domain is listed for auction. If the domain did not sell at the auction, it will then become publicly available to license. This can leave your live site vulnerable to domain name “squatters”.
Domain “squatters" are companies or people that look to license expired domains. Their main goal is to re-sell your domain back to you at a much higher price than the regular registration fee. This process is known as "Domain Prospecting."
Solution #1 - Trust LexBlog
At LexBlog, when we obtain your domain name, we ensure that your domain name is automatically renewed each year. The extra price to renew is included in your blog service plan.
Solution #2 - Archive Plan
If you wish to cancel your service plan, LexBlog offers an Archive plan at $10/month. This allows your site to remain live while retaining search engine indexing. Additionally, your domain name will remain managed and will automatically renew each year. This ensures your site will always have your domain name secured for future use and also guarantees that your domain name will not be purchased by a domain “squatter”.