Best place to get domain name?
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I just registered with NameCheap, $8.88 per year. I almost went with GoDaddy, because .us domain names are 6.95 or less for multi-year contracts, but then I noticed that GoDaddy provides URL forwarding for free, but not email forwarding, which was the reason I registered the domain specifically. It's included in the NameCheap fee, so I went with them even though it costs more. Still a hell of a lot better than 35 bucks a year.
Damn, domainmonger is 20 bucks a year and requires a 2 year contract for a .us domain, even though nobody else does, and they only provide the same services NameCheap does. (ATer yllus sent me to namecheap because it's worked for him.)
Lord Evermore, I only use them for .com/.net/.org, which is $17 straight with a $1/yr multi year discount. In any case, they are not the cheapest - I think Go Daddy is the cheapest. But below $20 to me gets into the territory where I'd spend a few bucks to go with somebody I like (okay, so I'm paying $8 more a year, while it nearly doubles the price, it's still only $8). I've not actually been a customer of Go Daddy but the times I've crossed paths with them have left me a bit sour on them (they're a favorite registrar of network abusers, and they don't follow their contractual obligations to ICANN about handling false registration information).
I know nothing at all about Dotster or Name Cheap, if they're cheaper and folks recommend them, and the domain you're registering isn't critical, give 'em a try. (I occasionally set up "scratch" domains just to test out new registrars... no way I'm trying somebody new with one of my critical domains)
I know nothing at all about Dotster or Name Cheap, if they're cheaper and folks recommend them, and the domain you're registering isn't critical, give 'em a try. (I occasionally set up "scratch" domains just to test out new registrars... no way I'm trying somebody new with one of my critical domains)
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In the US there are about 40 Official Registrars appointed by the corporation that controls the Internet affairs.
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers.
When you buy a Top Level Domain (TLD) name from the reseller, make sure that you know who is the actual registrar (e.g. Netsol, enom etc.).
Your Domain name is actually with the official registrar, if one of them will go down it will ICAN job to find a solution.
ICANN-Accredited Registrars
The official Registrars tend to be more Expensive (E.g. Network Solutions $35 a year).
Resellers provide most of the discounts. They buy on our behalf large amount of Domains and thus get better price. However, they are not in control of the system
If you buy a TLD from a reseller, and the reseller goes down you can have a variety of troubles since you are not privy to nature of the deal between your particular reseller and the official registrar.
If you buy or rent one of the ?tricky? lower level domains, you probably will loose it if the reseller ?disappears.?
Here you have an example explaining the Domain Level using TLD.gov
Domain Levels Explained.
If you care about your creation do not base your decision on few $$$ a year.
When you buy a domain from a reseller, wait few weeks, and enter the domain name into WhoIs engine to make sure that the domain is registered with an official registrar under your name, and did not stay in the hand of the reseller.
WhoIs engine
E.g., I bought my domains from a reseller but WhoIs search shows that my domains are registered with enom.com, which is an official Registrar. That means that the domains are officially mine.
So YMMV be careful every one.
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers.
When you buy a Top Level Domain (TLD) name from the reseller, make sure that you know who is the actual registrar (e.g. Netsol, enom etc.).
Your Domain name is actually with the official registrar, if one of them will go down it will ICAN job to find a solution.
ICANN-Accredited Registrars
The official Registrars tend to be more Expensive (E.g. Network Solutions $35 a year).
Resellers provide most of the discounts. They buy on our behalf large amount of Domains and thus get better price. However, they are not in control of the system
If you buy a TLD from a reseller, and the reseller goes down you can have a variety of troubles since you are not privy to nature of the deal between your particular reseller and the official registrar.
If you buy or rent one of the ?tricky? lower level domains, you probably will loose it if the reseller ?disappears.?
Here you have an example explaining the Domain Level using TLD.gov
Domain Levels Explained.
If you care about your creation do not base your decision on few $$$ a year.
When you buy a domain from a reseller, wait few weeks, and enter the domain name into WhoIs engine to make sure that the domain is registered with an official registrar under your name, and did not stay in the hand of the reseller.
WhoIs engine
E.g., I bought my domains from a reseller but WhoIs search shows that my domains are registered with enom.com, which is an official Registrar. That means that the domains are officially mine.
So YMMV be careful every one.
Thanks for the great info Jack (as usual). I've heard secondhand most of what you've talked about, but never looked into it deeply. Those links are a great reference.
I did notice that GoDaddy and Dotster are Official Registrars while DomainMonger and NameCheap are not (not saying they are bad but Jack does bring up a great point on ownership which I hinted at, albeit poorly). I can only vouch for Dotster who has been great in handling all my domains and at $14.95 is competitive while being an Official Registrar with a good repuation (in everything I've ever heard). Just my two cents...
I did notice that GoDaddy and Dotster are Official Registrars while DomainMonger and NameCheap are not (not saying they are bad but Jack does bring up a great point on ownership which I hinted at, albeit poorly). I can only vouch for Dotster who has been great in handling all my domains and at $14.95 is competitive while being an Official Registrar with a good repuation (in everything I've ever heard). Just my two cents...
Hmm... Thank you for all the info! 
At some of the site that i have found myself its say 8.99 per year...but to renew its 17 per year...
Are GoDaddy and NameCheap 8.XX per year ever year?
And if i just but the domain name I'll be able to sever out a webpager from my own computer.. right? it just link my IP to the webpage?
Thank for all your help
At some of the site that i have found myself its say 8.99 per year...but to renew its 17 per year...
Are GoDaddy and NameCheap 8.XX per year ever year?
And if i just but the domain name I'll be able to sever out a webpager from my own computer.. right? it just link my IP to the webpage?
Thank for all your help
Having not used GoDaddy or NameCheap I can't comment on the renewal fees...
The answer to your second question is no, there is a little bit more to it than that. You will need a DNS host to authoritatively answer DNS queries for you particular domain. You will need to tell whoever you bought the domain from (actually the Official Registar I believe) who is hosting your DNS. You can either host your own DNS or have someone else do it for a small fee. Many companies that sell domains are now offering DNS services as well. You will need a record at the DNS host which links your domain name to your current IP address. What happens is any time someone tries to go to your domain by name, the DNS host will respond to the query and answer with your IP address so people will be directed accordingly to your webpage (given that you have the proper port open to do so). This explantion of DNS is simplified without going into root servers or anything like that.
I hope that helps somewhat, but I'm sure Jack will be back in this thread with some very helpful links to elaborate or offer a better explanation...
The answer to your second question is no, there is a little bit more to it than that. You will need a DNS host to authoritatively answer DNS queries for you particular domain. You will need to tell whoever you bought the domain from (actually the Official Registar I believe) who is hosting your DNS. You can either host your own DNS or have someone else do it for a small fee. Many companies that sell domains are now offering DNS services as well. You will need a record at the DNS host which links your domain name to your current IP address. What happens is any time someone tries to go to your domain by name, the DNS host will respond to the query and answer with your IP address so people will be directed accordingly to your webpage (given that you have the proper port open to do so). This explantion of DNS is simplified without going into root servers or anything like that.
I hope that helps somewhat, but I'm sure Jack will be back in this thread with some very helpful links to elaborate or offer a better explanation...
NameCheap uses eNom for registration (a .us accredited registrar), and it's in your own name.
NameCheap registrations are renewed at the same rate as the original cost, $8.88.
NameCheap registrations are renewed at the same rate as the original cost, $8.88.
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Domain Names Round II.
As an Example: If Name Cheap uses eNom.com for registration, and it is in your own name.
It means that your domain name is secured for the foreseeable future. As for price you are secured for the first year.
If next year NameCheap is gone, or decides to raise the prices dramatically, you will have to take further steps.
Which mean that there is a possibility that your site will be down for few days until it is resolved.
It is not a matter of Good or Bad, just to be informed of the different contingencies.
The good thing is that right now for the first year you saved few $$$.
As an Example: If Name Cheap uses eNom.com for registration, and it is in your own name.
It means that your domain name is secured for the foreseeable future. As for price you are secured for the first year.
If next year NameCheap is gone, or decides to raise the prices dramatically, you will have to take further steps.
Which mean that there is a possibility that your site will be down for few days until it is resolved.
It is not a matter of Good or Bad, just to be informed of the different contingencies.
The good thing is that right now for the first year you saved few $$$.
Well, given that the original question didn't indicate anything about the uses of the domain, and specifically mentioned saving money, I think his question is answered. Interesting that so few people either have domains, or like their registrar well enough to mention them.
As for GoDaddy, the fact that they are an accredited Registrar and are only $8.95 isn't all that great, considering that you get more of a product at a lower price (for the usual domains) at someplace like NameCheap. More services available for free such as email forwarding (which is damned expensive at GoDaddy since it requires a hosting package), and the domain is in your name through an accredited registrar just the same.
As far as I know, if GoDaddy were to go out of business or increase, you'd be just as out of luck as if a reseller died. Am I wrong, is there some sort of guarantee of service for a domain obtained directly from an accredited registrar, or limit to price changes for renewed domains?
NameCheap was VERY fast with my domain. Within 5 minutes of registering, I was able to resolve the name on Comcast's network. I didn't think of looking it up by whois until it was mentioned in this thread, but that was still only two days later and it was listed.
Interesting that so few people either have domains, or like their registrar well enough to mention them. As for GoDaddy, the fact that they are an accredited Registrar and are only $8.95 isn't all that great, considering that you get more of a product at a lower price (for the usual domains) at someplace like NameCheap. More services available for free such as email forwarding (which is damned expensive at GoDaddy since it requires a hosting package), and the domain is in your name through an accredited registrar just the same.
As far as I know, if GoDaddy were to go out of business or increase, you'd be just as out of luck as if a reseller died. Am I wrong, is there some sort of guarantee of service for a domain obtained directly from an accredited registrar, or limit to price changes for renewed domains?
NameCheap was VERY fast with my domain. Within 5 minutes of registering, I was able to resolve the name on Comcast's network. I didn't think of looking it up by whois until it was mentioned in this thread, but that was still only two days later and it was listed.
Wow... lots a good info
NameCheap is sounding like a better deal and they have more to give
Maximus1, NameCheap say that they have free DNS is that what your taking about?
I would just need to set that up and I'll be all set to sever out right?
Thank you everbody for all the info
NameCheap is sounding like a better deal and they have more to give
Maximus1, NameCheap say that they have free DNS is that what your taking about?
I would just need to set that up and I'll be all set to sever out right?
Thank you everbody for all the info
Yes, NameCheap provides DNS services for your domain if you choose, or you can specify your own DNS servers (like if you hosted your site at someplace else that provided DNS, or ran your own DNS server on your own IP). You just use the domain manager interface to specify that your domain name should point to whatever your IP is (though if your IP isn't static, this isn't going to work too well).
Phoenix, ditto on what Evermore said. That's actually a very good deal if NameCheap provides free DNS as very few provide it free of charge (not even Dotster :disgust: )
I never looked into NameCheap before, but I might have to give it a try in the future for comparison. Very good thread...
I never looked into NameCheap before, but I might have to give it a try in the future for comparison. Very good thread...
Thank you every body, I think I'll be going with NameCheap
This have been a big help for me thanks
This have been a big help for me thanks
Ugh, the main reason that I got a domain name in the first place, and chose NameCheap instead of GoDaddy, was because email forwarding was free with NameCheap. eNom's servers handle the email forwards, and it's SLOOOOOOOW. Takes 5 to 10 minutes to get an email through, when sending it directly to the actual destination address takes 30 seconds. So I'm back to using our real covad.net addresses, which shouldn't be too bad since we get 15 of them and there should never be a reason for me to lose them.
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