Some of this PR is true. However, it will take a long time to live down their previous horror-story past before people begin to trust them again.
Presently, I can get someone from billing, tech support or domains on the phone in a few seconds, that's a huge improvement.
On the down side, they still have some policies that are very negative toward domain name owners.
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"Dear **********
There's never been a better time to manage all of your domain name registrations in one place - through the Network Solutions(r) Partner Portal. As we continue to improve our Partner tools to make it easier for you to do business with us, Network Solutions(r) recently released new online transfer capabilities for .com, .net, .org, biz and .info Top Level Domains (TLDs).
You now can:
* Modify customer names
* Initiate domain name ownership changes
* Initiate the transfer of domain names with .com, .net, .org, biz and .info extensions to your Wholesale Account
* Keep track of all of transfer requests online
In a market space where many companies are struggling to support their existing infrastructure, Network Solutions continues to invest in capital improvements and to remain watchful of new technologies that can assist our Partners in meeting their business objectives. We understand that our business grows by ensuring that you have every opportunity to grow yours.
With Network Solutions, you will find a long-term, stable partner, with vision and resources.
Make the Network Solutions Partner Portal your primary domain name and account management tool. Transfer domain names to Network Solutions today and simplify your business. The process involves only 4 easy steps. All you need to do is:
1. From the Network Solutions(r) Partner Portal home page, click the Transfer Domains link under the Manage Domains tab*
2. Enter the domains names you wish to transfer
3. Enter the Customer ID of the account to which you wish to transfer the domain name(s)
4. Submit
And we take it from there...
* We will send an authorization e-mail automatically to the Administrative Contact of the domain name selected for transfer. The Administrative Contact will be given instructions on how to approve the transfer. Please note: approval from the Administrative Contact is necessary in order to process
the transfer.
* We will notify you via e-mail whether or not your transfer request was authorized and successful.
It is that easy! So start benefiting from our new transfer enhancements today.
Network Solutions is pleased to tell you about our new initiatives on behalf of Partners. In the coming months, we have even more exciting news in store. If you have specific questions about Network Solutions' new transfer capabilities, please contact your Partner Support Representative or send an e-mail to ********@networksolutions.com.
Best Regards,
Network Solutions(r) Partner Program
* Transfer requests may also be submitted via the XML-based Network Solutions(r) Partner Protocol.
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