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Hey everyone! I currently have a website through vistaprint. I thought I was happy with, and I was at first. It is nice and basic for my needs right now. I want to switch to Ipower. They have much better products, services and prices. I want to transfer my domain name through them, however, I cannot find an answer to this question. Once I transfer the domain name, can I customize the site using their tools that come with the package I want to purchase? I would love to hear from someone who has done exactly this. or reference, I want to purchase the "pro" plan. I look forward to hearing from aonyone who might have some info for me!

Claude

Thanks for the response Josh. I have talked to them, but they seemed to be giving me very vague answers. I almost felt like they were trying to tip-toe around it, or tell me what they thought I wanted to hear. I will keep trying, and see what happens. By the way, I can't wait for Saturday - rain, sleet or snow!

Claude

Funny you mention that, my little brother is visiting from England, and he is going to be with me. He is very excited about everything I have told him about my business, investing, etc. (most of which I learned right here). See you there!

I actually started looking at them because someone on this site mentioned them in another topic. They are at www.ipower.com and they claim that they are currently hosting over 700,000 sites. The reason I am not sure if this is a tool I can use is that the only reference they make to customizing and sitebuilding is for an additional, and large fee. Thanks for helping out.

Claude

Well, I felt bad so I went the extra mile and bother live chat to try to get your answer. I don't know exactly what tools you were interested in but you can view the links this woman provided and see if it's what you want. Here is the transcript of our conversation:

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Dorin Hardy: Hi Corey. My name is Dorin Hardy, how are you today?

Corey: hi i'm alright

Corey: I have a few quick questions

Dorin Hardy: How can I help you today?

Corey: I already have a domain

Corey: if I wanted to transfer it to you

Dorin Hardy: Sure.

Corey: and get the "pro" hosting plan

Corey: do i get access to all the cool tools you seem to have for designing my website?

Corey: or is that only if I pay additional fees for you to design it

Dorin Hardy: Okay.

Dorin Hardy: Do you have any active account with us?

Corey: not yet

Dorin Hardy: Could you please let me know the exact URL from where exactly you have hit the live chat button?

Corey: ... www.ipower.com

Dorin Hardy: Thank you!

Dorin Hardy: Once you sign up for an account with us, you should be able to transfer the domain to us.

Dorin Hardy: We do provide tools to our customers to create the Web site without any additional charges. These products comes along with the hosting package.

Corey: can you tell me which tools?

Dorin Hardy: Sure.

Dorin Hardy: Once you sign up for an account with us, you can create your Web site via WebSite Creator CM4all.

Dorin Hardy: WebSite Creator CM4all is a browser-based tool for creating a web site quickly, easily, and without any knowledge of HTML.

Dorin Hardy: To learn more about WebSite Creator CM4all, please refer the URL:

Dorin Hardy: http://www.ipower.com/knowledgebase/category.bml?c=510

Dorin Hardy: You can also create your Web site via SiteDelux.

Dorin Hardy: To learn more about SiteDelux, please refer the URL:

Dorin Hardy: http://www.ipower.com/knowledgebase/category.bml?c=509

Corey: Ok thanks

Corey: so those are the main tools for editing/creating sites?

Dorin Hardy: You're welcome!

Dorin Hardy: Yes, exactly.

Corey: alright thanks a lot

Wow, Corey. Thank you so much for taking so much time to help out! I really appreciate it. As it turns out, I went ahead and purchased the program that I wanted. So far so good. I like everything I am seeing with them so far. Now I have to say that I am not nearly as savvy as you guys are with websites, computers, etc. That is why I am going through a company like this instead of building one myself, so a lot of times when I get advice, it might seem like something I should already know, but I don't. Anyhow, thanks again for your help. You really went above and beyond! When it is up and running, hopefully tonight, I will post on here again so you can check it out, if you would like.

Anthony, thanks a lot for your input as well! I am glad to get some positive feedback on the company (since I already paid for it!)

Claude