NetworkSolutions.com Domain Name Registrar Review

Introduction

networksolutions.com.com claims itself as a web.com company, existing from 1979. They offer services like Domain name registrations, Email Hosting, Web Hosting, SSL Certificates, Online Marketing, Design Services, Mobile Services, etc.

Pricing

Introductory
.com registration – $2.95/yr* Promotional (Domain Name Promotional Pricing Terms)
Domain privacy – $9.99/yr (Domain Privacy Pricing Terms)
Total – $12.94/yr* Promotional

Renewal
.com registration – $37.99/yr
Domain privacy – $9.99/yr (Domain Privacy Pricing Terms)
Total – $85.96/yr

Domain name Introductory pricing

The pricing for the Introductory period i.e. the first year is can be seen in the screenshots below (highlighted in purple):

Network Solutions Domain Name Pricing

Domain name Renewal pricing

The pricing for the Renewal i.e. after the first year can be seen from the screenshots below (highlighted in red):

Domain privacy pricing

The domain privacy pricing is mentioned in the screenshots as $1.99/month. But when the same is added to cart, the pricing charges to a flat rate of $9.99/yr. This leaves me confused!!!

Network Solutions Domain Privacy Pricing

Total Order pricing

The total order price for domain registration and privacy is $12.94 for the first year.

Network Solutions Domain Name Introductory Pricing

The renewal charges are $85.96/yr. Proof below.

Network Solutions Domain Name Renewal Pricing

User Interface (UI)

networksolutions.com sports a modern UI. They make sure that a visitor does not miss the domain name search box by placing it just below the navigation and above the fold. The domain name search results, however, are not AJAX powered and hence could tax users by having them spend more time on searching the right domain name. Finally, when placing an order for the domain name registration, the Add to Cart system and the Checkout process is quite easy to understand.

Other Services/Features offered

Domain Names
Email Hosting
Websites
Ecommerce
Web Hosting
SSL Certificates
Online Marketing
Design Services
Mobile Services
Payment: Credit Cards (VISA, Mastercard, American Express, Discover), PayPal

About the Company

In Service from 1979
Support via: Phone, Blog, FAQ
Support timings: Not Available
Support phone: + 1-800-333-7680; International Customers: +1 (570) 708-8788

Pros

Initial signup discount available for domain registration
Pricing of the domain name registration is the lowest in the introductory price
ICANN-accredited
Accepts Credit cards
Phone support available

Cons

Pricing for renewal is the highest
Online chat support not available

networksolutions.com Review Conclusion

As a domain name registrar, networksolutions.com could have been a good option, consdering that they also have a initial domain registration discount. They have a good UI that makes leaves a pleasing experience. But when we get to the core of our reason of shopping for domain name registration, the total price of the order comes out really high for the renewals.

For example, you are looking at paying at least $25-26/yr. per domain, just for the domain name. So for 4 domains, you end up paying $100 more per year. This is really expensive.

Also their Terms of service and billing policies are really confusing. They quote a pricing structure and apply some other pricing structure and this leads to lot of confusion and could leave users frustrated at the end.