Yakezie.com - Topic: Domain Registration https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/domain-registration/ Simple:Press Version 4.5.1 Dossey02 on Domain Registration https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/domain-registration/#p60971 Bloggers Lair https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/domain-registration/#p60971 Registration does matter.  GoDaddy has recently been holding up transfers as people tried to leave because of their SOPA support, the elephant issue, etc.  I'd avoid them at all costs.  

If you're running your own server and just need a registrar to hold the domains, that is, if you redirect your DNS to your own servers, then you should check out 1and1.com.  Huge host, cheap registration, good support, and free private registration.  

I've used them for about 9 years and have never had a problem.  I don't like their hosting, mostly because they don't use cPanel and their servers are oversold, but for domains, you can't go wrong here.

]]> Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:00:13 +0000 Shannyn @FrugalBeautiful.com on Domain Registration https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/domain-registration/#p60929 Bloggers Lair https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/domain-registration/#p60929 Thanks for the feedback everyone!  Apparently it doesn't really matter how much you spend on the name registration, but the hosting.  Since I use Bluehost (which has been pretty good) I will save a few bones and go with a cheaper site than register.com.  

 

I'm glad some have had good experiences with GoDaddy but I've heard nothing but horrible things about their tech support, reliability, their sexist commercials and the fact that they supported censorship... Yikes.

 

Thanks again for sharing your wisdom to help a blogger out!

]]> Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:54:19 +0000 My Personal Finance Journey on Domain Registration https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/domain-registration/#p60726 Bloggers Lair https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/domain-registration/#p60726 I've used GoDaddy and the domain registrar that Google Apps uses. Both have provided pretty good service. 

]]> Sun, 15 Jan 2012 09:29:21 +0000 Glen Craig on Domain Registration https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/domain-registration/#p60702 Bloggers Lair https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/domain-registration/#p60702 From what I understand it doesn't matter where you register your domains; they act as middle man of sorts.

But I think some may have better interfaces and other options that can make them better for you.

]]> Sun, 15 Jan 2012 06:56:01 +0000 BeforeYouInvest on Domain Registration https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/domain-registration/#p60684 Bloggers Lair https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/domain-registration/#p60684 Ive always had great service with Godaddy so I always use them. The commercials are bordering on pathetic though.

]]> Sat, 14 Jan 2012 19:48:48 +0000 Kay Lynn Akers on Domain Registration https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/domain-registration/#p60675 Bloggers Lair https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/domain-registration/#p60675 Funancials said:

I'm a Go Daddy guy myself but I think I'm heavily influenced by Danica Patrick..

That is exactly why I refuse to give a penny to GoDaddy. I hate their sexist commercials during the Super Bowl.

]]> Sat, 14 Jan 2012 15:15:55 +0000 Hank Coleman on Domain Registration https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/domain-registration/#p60659 Bloggers Lair https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/domain-registration/#p60659 I have used GoDaddy, Name.com, and NameCheap. I personally think that domain registration does not matter as much as hosting. Go cheap with domain registers and concentrate on a good host. Definitely don't forget to always use discount coupons at RetailMeNot.

]]> Sat, 14 Jan 2012 10:49:12 +0000 Craig @ PFDiscussion on Domain Registration https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/domain-registration/#p60648 Bloggers Lair https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/domain-registration/#p60648 hi, everyone almost missed a question asked by the thread creator.. Does it actually matter from where we buy domains? Or we need to focus on good hosting only and get a domain name from anywhere at any price. Pardon me if my question sound stupid. 

]]> Sat, 14 Jan 2012 09:53:09 +0000 Funancials on Domain Registration https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/domain-registration/#p60630 Bloggers Lair https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/domain-registration/#p60630 I'm a Go Daddy guy myself but I think I'm heavily influenced by Danica Patrick..

]]> Sat, 14 Jan 2012 06:01:59 +0000 Glen Craig on Domain Registration https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/domain-registration/#p60606 Bloggers Lair https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/domain-registration/#p60606 As mentioned, GD were backing SOPA.  Also, their interface can be confusing as it's full of upsells.

 

I've been using Namecheap (I plan to move my GD domains over).  Real easy to use. and I find their prices to be reasonable.

]]> Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:47:17 +0000 Jason@LiveRealNow on Domain Registration https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/domain-registration/#p60584 Bloggers Lair https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/domain-registration/#p60584 Namecheap always has whois blocking for free.

Use coupon HNY12 for a discount on new domains.

Godaddy is a fan of SOPA, which made me transfer half a dozen domains away from them a couple of weeks ago.

Namecheap has a better interface, usually better prices, and they won't roll over for a strongly worded letter like Godaddy does.  They require an actual subpoena to go around their whois block.

]]> Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:40:57 +0000 Mike - Saving Money Today on Domain Registration https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/domain-registration/#p60567 Bloggers Lair https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/domain-registration/#p60567 I like namecheap too.  The year of whois blocking is free and I like their interface better than Godaddy's.  Also, when you make changes to DNS settings it goes through much faster in my experience

]]> Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:29:37 +0000 Marissa on Domain Registration https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/domain-registration/#p60563 Bloggers Lair https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/domain-registration/#p60563 Ive been using Namecheap (they have a promo on right now where you get whois blocking free)

]]> Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:44:08 +0000 Eric - PersonalProfitability.com on Domain Registration https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/domain-registration/#p60562 Bloggers Lair https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/domain-registration/#p60562 I have always used GoDaddy. You can find discount coupons at RetailMeNot. I am also a GoDaddy affiliate if you are interested: http://www.narrowbridge.net/resources/

At GoDaddy I usually pay about $7.50 per year for a .com. Here is a link to GoDaddy coupons: http://www.retailmenot.com/vie.....odaddy.com

]]> Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:32:03 +0000 MoneyBeagle on Domain Registration https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/domain-registration/#p60555 Bloggers Lair https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/domain-registration/#p60555 I've always used GoDaddy.  They seem to have promo codes available quite regularly where you can get the first year for a couple of bucks.  Check RetailMeNot.com and other promo code sites and/or watch SlickDeals.  Shouldn't take long for something to come up.

I'd recommend Private Registration services, so that when someone does a Whois on your domain, they don't get your personal contact info.  It's like $12/year per domain but well worth it for the reduced spam e-mails and snail mails.

If you manage multiple domains, I would make sure to go with and stick with one company.  It's such a small expense these days that it's not worth the hassle of having to deal with multiple registration services.

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