httpwebwitch - 4:10 pm on Aug 19, 2009 (gmt 0)

Recently had an experience where an employee registered domains we were using for the company - but did it all under his own name, with his personal info, etc. When he was let go the domains went with him. Thankfully he was very cooperative when we asked for them to be transfered, but that was an extra cost that needn't have been spent had he used the company account in the first place.

I agree with all of the above. Keep domain ownership clear from the start. Don't register anything in your name that isn't actually yours.

In your situation I would have done the same thing, but I wouldn't have haggled for so long over the fee, instead I'd just do the work, transfer the domain, and send them an invoice after the fact. 1 hour spent on the phone, 4 hours on email and correspondence, = $750. pay up thank you and have a good day.

At least the domain ownership problem would be solved, and if they have a problem with my hourly rate, that's a separate discussion.