OpenDNS Finally Monetizes
Sunday, October 25th, 2009
I’ve been a long-time fan and user of OpenDNS, the free and often-superior DNS Server. I’ve always noticed drastic improvements in my site loading speeds when using the service (due to drastically improved domain name lookups). There’s really no downside to using the system. It’s significantly faster than most ISP’s own DNS servers, and it’s updated far more frequently.
Announcing OpenDNS Monetization
OpenDNS now offers a new service called OpenDNS Deluxe, which is tailed for the average household as well as smaller companies.
Premium Support
It allows users to have an ad-free experience and have priority over free members. The price for this service is only $9.95 a year. Not too bad!
For Power Users
They are also offering a very robust OpenDNS Enterprise edition for medium to fortune 500 companies. It has many advanced features such as: delegated administration, advanced reporting, and malware site protection.
Pricing
That price isn’t listed :)
Have they finally started providing proper DNS error codes or do they still feed you an HTML error page, thus breaking correct DNS functioning and making it REALLY hard to figure out why your script isn't working?
OpenDNS uses Yahoo search results and ads, but it's an independent company. Not owned by Yahoo.
Hmm…. Idk why i thought that….
I believe they give you a 301 redirect now….