I used to think that Co.cc is the best site to get free domain, but it seems I didn’t do adequate research.

One of my domain that use Co.cc services is hartaweb.co.cc. After a year, the domain couldn’t be accesed. So I opened my Co.cc account to check for error. I was surprised because I was asked to pay USD 3, USD 5, USD 7 and USD 9 to renew the domain for one, two, three or four years respectively.

Are all of of the co.cc domains need to pay the same renewal charge? Actually not, and co.cc have put it blatantly about this figure and show it in the main page. But people always not aware about it.

Co.cc only charges USD 3 for those who use this free domain service for commercial purposes, i.e. things that can bring pocket money. If you are not using this domain for advertising or paid review, then the renewal fee for that domain is still free.

However, I am quite amazed on how they can detect whether a website or blog are involved in commercial or not.

In conclusion,

4 years co dot cc = 1 year dot com.

Is it still worth to get a free co dot cc domain for a commercial purpose? Ask yourself which one suits your economic situation. For me, it’s better to get dot info (.info) domain from Godaddy. The cheapest offer for ‘dot info’ ever. We can get it for only USD 1.99 per year in certain promotion period.