How to Know If You’re Being Scammed Out of Your Hard-Earned Marketing and Advertising Dollars
Part 4: How to Reclaim Your Domain Name—And Why You Must Do It Now
Let’s get brutally honest—if someone else controls your domain name, they control your business. Period.
Whether it was an agency that said, “Let us handle it for convenience,” or a freelancer who insisted, “It’s easier if I just register it for you,” or a platform that told you, “We require the domain to be under our registrar for integration,”—you’ve been sold a lie.
And it’s time to fix it.
This guide is your step-by-step path to reclaiming your domain name, with simple instructions, zero tech-speak, and full support from us at Phoenix AZ Ad Agency and our sister company, WebsitesAndEmail.com.
Why You Must Reclaim Your Domain Name
Your domain (e.g., phoenixazadagency.com) is not just a web address. It’s the digital title deed to your brand. It’s where:
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Your website lives.
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Your email is routed.
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Your customers find you.
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Your SEO rankings point.
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Your online reputation is anchored.
If you don’t own it, you’re renting your online identity—and that is one of the most dangerous positions a business owner can be in.
You need to own it, not just have access to it.
3 Common Ways People Lost Control of Their Domain
1. They Were Convinced to “Hand It Over” for Management
A slick marketer, designer, or IT “expert” told you it’s best if they handle the domain for you. They may have had good intentions (or not), but the result is the same: your domain is in their name, not yours.
2. They Were Told It Was “Necessary” for Hosting or Website Services
Some platforms—especially DIY website builders and shady digital agencies—say they need to control the domain to set up your website. That’s not true. You can point your domain to any host, at any time, without transferring ownership.
3. They Thought It Was Just More “Convenient”
Maybe your web guy said, “Don’t worry, I’ll buy it for you.” Sounds helpful, right? Until you part ways or they stop responding—and now you have no control over your domain, emails, or DNS.
What You Need: The EPP Transfer Code
The EPP code (also called an “authorization code” or “auth code”) is like the key to your domain’s front door. It’s required if you want to transfer your domain to another registrar—one that you control.
This is how you reclaim full ownership.
Step-by-Step: How to Take Back Your Domain
✅ Step 1: Create Your Own Account at www.WebsitesAndEmail.com
This is our secure domain registrar built to give ownership back to business owners. Creating an account is fast, easy, and free.
✅ Step 2: Request the EPP Transfer Code from Your Current Registrar
You’ll need to contact the person or company who currently holds your domain. Ask them directly:
“Please unlock the domain and send me the EPP transfer code for [yourdomain.com].”
If they delay, stall, or give excuses—that’s a red flag. You’re entitled to this code, and they are legally required to give it to you.
✅ Step 3: Book a Free Support Call with Jason at Phoenix AZ Ad Agency
Once you’ve created your account and received the code, go to PhoenixAZAdAgency.com and book an appointment.
We’ll walk you through:
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How to input your EPP code.
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How to complete the domain transfer.
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How to keep your website and email running smoothly during the switch.
✅ Step 4: Don’t Panic When They Try to Scare You
When you start the transfer process, you’ll probably get pressure. They’ll say things like:
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“Your website might go down!”
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“Your email could break!”
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“It’s not worth the hassle.”
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“We need to be involved to maintain service.”
Here’s the truth: under most conditions, your website and email will not go down—because we’ll copy your DNS settings beforehand using a tool like MXToolbox. This ensures your services remain uninterrupted while the domain transfer completes.
If you’re unsure how to do this, we’ll do it for you.
We’ve Done This Dozens of Times—And We’ll Guide You Every Step
This isn’t our first rescue mission.
We’ve helped electricians, HVAC pros, plumbers, retailers, and service companies reclaim their digital identity after years of being locked out. Some didn’t even know what a domain was—until it cost them leads, SEO rankings, and reputation.
This is why we built WebsitesAndEmail.com.
This is why we train every client to manage their own digital property.
This is why you’ll never hear us say, “Trust us, we’ll handle it for you.”
We’re here to empower you, not entrap you.
Why It Matters: Your Domain Is Your Business Asset
Imagine this:
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You build a reputation.
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You rank on Google.
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You send thousands of emails with your domain.
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Your brand grows.
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Your customers remember your website.
Now imagine:
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Someone else owns that domain.
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They redirect it to their new agency.
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Or worse—they shut it down.
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Or hold it hostage.
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Or try to sell it back to you for thousands.
Don’t wait until it’s too late.
We’re On Your Side—Let’s Fix This
At Phoenix AZ Ad Agency and WebsitesAndEmail.com, we believe in giving you:
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Ownership.
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Control.
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Transparency.
No middlemen. No lock-ins. No games.
Ready to Reclaim What’s Yours?
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👉 Get your EPP code
We’ll walk you through the rest.
Your domain. Your website. Your future.
Let’s make sure it stays that way.
Reclaim Your Domain. Reclaim Your Business.
If someone else owns your domain, they own your identity online—and your future is in their hands. It’s time to take it back.
Phoenix AZ Ad Agency and WebsitesAndEmail.com make it easy to reclaim your most valuable digital asset—with real human support and zero pressure.
👉 Step 1: Create your free account at WebsitesAndEmail.com
👉 Step 2: Request your EPP code from your current registrar
👉 Step 3: Book a one-on-one call at PhoenixAZAdAgency.com and we’ll walk you through the transfer
We’ve got the tech. We’ve got the experience. Most importantly, we’ve got your back.
Take your business back—starting with your domain name.
Media Contact:
Jason Patrick Kelly
Owner, Phoenix AZ Ad Agency
jason@phoenixazadagency.com
www.phoenixazadagency.com
