It happens all the time. And evidently, it just happened again. The scenario goes something like this. You want a web site and don't have any clue about the Internet and how it works. But, you see this really great deal on the Web, "Host with us and get your domain free." Or, you hire a developer to create your web site for you and he purchases the domain under his own name.
In both cases, you THINK you own the domain, when in fact you don't. In the first case, the hosting company bought the domain in your behalf and they are the ones who own it. There really isn't much you can do to recover from this. If you decide to change hosting companies, it will probably take you around a month to get the hosting company to sign the domain over to you.
The second case is a little more dangerous, but not as intentional. The developer knows all you really want is the web site. You don't want to be bothered with the details. So, he just goes ahead and does the work. Unfortunately, if your developer goes away and leaves no forwarding address, when it comes time to renew the domain, you won't be able to.
So, when you start a web site, make sure YOU own the domain.
Monday, what to do if you don't own the domain.
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