GoDaddy.com or NameCheap.com? Trying to register a domain name..

[WayneTeK]

Ok, i found two pretty good sites but i need a recommendation on which one to pick.

GoDaddy or

NameCheap

Help out Please.

 

[rh71]

Both are exactly the ones I'd recommend, but I only have experience with GoDaddy (3 domain names with them) and they are great - easy & cheap.

 

[aphex]

<-- 6 domains with Godaddy.com, they are GREAT 🙂

 

[BeeVo]

I have used NameCheap for a domain. Worked out just fine. I recommend them.

 

[WayneTeK]

When you do a whois search, doesn't GoDaddy block on private information? Isn't that the benefit of Godaddy?

 

[Ciber]

Have like 6 domains with GoDaddy. No problems here.

 

[Infos]

I use OneStop,Net
they have free 😀 hosting for domains you purchase from them
$11 @ year

 

[FoBoT]

i like dotster

 

[AnyMal]

Thanks for al the tips guys! Just transfered my domain to godaddy. Sure beats paying $35.00 a year!

 

[WayneTeK]

For those of you who registered with GoDaddy.com, did you guys use the PRIVATE REGISTRATION so that your 411 won't be listed when somebody does a WHOIS search on you?

Example(this is a website registered with godaddy.com): Go to www.networksolutions.com and click on WhoIs. Then type in www.sol-designers.com in the search box.

You will see that nothing comes up. NO relevant information to say the least. His address doesn't show up, nor does his name. I want my domain name to look like this as well. I don't like giving out personal information.

So, in summation, did this guy use the PRIVATE REGISTRATION, or did he not? Is this a standard service? Soo confusing

please help out. =)

 

[RossMAN]

NameCheap.com all the way!

I have RossWorx.com registered with NameCheap.com (along with 10 other domains) and here is my WHOIS lookup info, which I can change to anything I want:

Address lookup
canonical name rossworx.com.
aliases
addresses 208.251.150.135


Domain Whois record
Querying whois.internic.net with "dom rossworx.com"...

Whois Server Version 1.3

Domain names in the .com and .net domains can now be registered
with many different competing registrars. Go to http://www.internic.net
for detailed information.

Domain Name: ROSSWORX.COM
Registrar: ENOM, INC.
Whois Server: whois.enom.com
Referral URL: http://www.enom.com
Name Server: NS14.DIXIESYS.COM
Name Server: NS15.DIXIESYS.COM
Status: REGISTRAR-LOCK
Updated Date: 27-jul-2002
Creation Date: 26-jul-2002
Expiration Date: 26-jul-2003


>>> Last update of whois database: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 17:29:04 EST <<<

NOTICE: The expiration date displayed in this record is the date the
registrar's sponsorship of the domain name registration in the registry is
currently set to expire. This date does not necessarily reflect the expiration
date of the domain name registrant's agreement with the sponsoring
registrar. Users may consult the sponsoring registrar's Whois database to
view the registrar's reported date of expiration for this registration.

TERMS OF USE: You are not authorized to access or query our Whois
database through the use of electronic processes that are high-volume and
automated except as reasonably necessary to register domain names or
modify existing registrations; the Data in VeriSign Global Registry
Services' ("VeriSign") Whois database is provided by VeriSign for
information purposes only, and to assist persons in obtaining information
about or related to a domain name registration record. VeriSign does not
guarantee its accuracy. By submitting a Whois query, you agree to abide
by the following terms of use: You agree that you may use this Data only
for lawful purposes and that under no circumstances will you use this Data
to: (1) allow, enable, or otherwise support the transmission of mass
unsolicited, commercial advertising or solicitations via e-mail, telephone,
or facsimile; or (2) enable high volume, automated, electronic processes
that apply to VeriSign (or its computer systems). The compilation,
repackaging, dissemination or other use of this Data is expressly
prohibited without the prior written consent of VeriSign. You agree not to
use electronic processes that are automated and high-volume to access or
query the Whois database except as reasonably necessary to register
domain names or modify existing registrations. VeriSign reserves the right
to restrict your access to the Whois database in its sole discretion to ensure
operational stability. VeriSign may restrict or terminate your access to the
Whois database for failure to abide by these terms of use. VeriSign
reserves the right to modify these terms at any time.

The Registry database contains ONLY .COM, .NET, .EDU domains and
Registrars.

Querying whois.enom.com with "rossworx.com"...

Registration Service Provided By: NameCheap.com
Contact: support@NameCheap.com

Domain name- rossworx.com

Name servers-
NS14.DIXIESYS.COM
NS15.DIXIESYS.COM

Creation date- Jul 25 2002 00:00:00
Expiration date- Jul 25 2003 00:00:00

Registrant Contact-
RossMAN
Ross MAN (melloross@ureach.com)
503-111-1111
123 Main St
Portland, OR 97290
US


Administrative Contact-
RossMAN
Ross MAN (melloross@ureach.com)
503-111-1111
123 Main St
Portland, OR 97290
US


Billing Contact-
RossMAN
Ross MAN (melloross@ureach.com)
503-111-1111
123 Main St
Portland, OR 97290
US


Technical Contact-
RossMAN
Ross MAN (melloross@ureach.com)
503-111-1111
123 Main St
Portland, OR 97290
US



Status: PROTECTED
Note: To help prevent malicious domain hijacking and domain
transfer errors, the registrar has protected the registrant
of this domain name registrant by locking it. Any attempted
transfers will be denied at the registry until the registrant
requests otherwise. The registrant for the name may unlock
the name at any time at the current registrar in order for
a transfer initiation to succeed


The data in this whois database is provided to you for information
purposes only, that is, to assist you in obtaining information about or
related to a domain name registration record. We make this information
available "as is," and do not guarantee its accuracy. By submitting a
whois query, you agree that you will use this data only for lawful
purposes and that, under no circumstances will you use this data to: (1)
enable high volume, automated, electronic processes that stress or load
this whois database system providing you this information; or (2) allow,
enable, or otherwise support the transmission of mass unsolicited,
commercial advertising or solicitations via direct mail, electronic
mail, or by telephone. The compilation, repackaging, dissemination or
other use of this data is expressly prohibited without prior written
consent from us. The registrar of record is eNom. We reserve the right
to modify these terms at any time. By submitting this query, you agree
to abide by these terms.
Version 6.3 4/3/2002

 

[WayneTeK]

Hmm. interesting...

Don't most companies do this anyways? where you can customize it so it can appear to be fake? So i assume GoDaddy.com won't let you do this?

 

[rh71]

Originally posted by: WayneTeK
For those of you who registered with GoDaddy.com, did you guys use the PRIVATE REGISTRATION so that your 411 won't be listed when somebody does a WHOIS search on you?

Example(this is a website registered with godaddy.com): Go to www.networksolutions.com and click on WhoIs. Then type in www.sol-designers.com in the search box.

You will see that nothing comes up. NO relevant information to say the least. His address doesn't show up, nor does his name. I want my domain name to look like this as well. I don't like giving out personal information.

So, in summation, did this guy use the PRIVATE REGISTRATION, or did he not? Is this a standard service? Soo confusing

please help out. =)

I don't believe I saw a PRIVATE registration feature when I signed up (nor did I see it for one of my transfers). This was about a year ago.

 

[WayneTeK]

Originally posted by: rh71

Originally posted by: WayneTeK
For those of you who registered with GoDaddy.com, did you guys use the PRIVATE REGISTRATION so that your 411 won't be listed when somebody does a WHOIS search on you?

Example(this is a website registered with godaddy.com): Go to www.networksolutions.com and click on WhoIs. Then type in www.sol-designers.com in the search box.

You will see that nothing comes up. NO relevant information to say the least. His address doesn't show up, nor does his name. I want my domain name to look like this as well. I don't like giving out personal information.

So, in summation, did this guy use the PRIVATE REGISTRATION, or did he not? Is this a standard service? Soo confusing

please help out. =)

I don't believe I saw a PRIVATE registration feature when I signed up (nor did I see it for one of my transfers). This was about a year ago.

I just did a whois on my own domain name and it didn't have any private info. I don't remember requesting it to be private, but ok.

Actually, i did find your information...


Crap, it isn't working... Just go to www.x-registrar.com and type in your name as if you were registering that domain name.. the ****.com one.. and then click on "SEE INFORMATION" I'd post your 411 on here, but I figured you'd want some privacy.. 😉

EDIT
NO PROBLEMO.. 🙂

 

[rh71]

Hmm... wasn't in the big Whois that google came up with. Anyway that's my old address (moved 2 months ago). Now can you kindly unlink it ? 🙂

EDIT>>> Gracias. 😉

 

[WayneTeK]

I heard if you faked your information, they can suspend your account.???

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: WayneTeK
I heard if you faked your information, they can suspend your account.???

It's not a good idea to fake info but I am safe because
1) I doubt anyone has a legal trademark or copyright on RossWorx and
2) I used a valid e-mail address, if someone needs to contact me they can.

 

[numark]

Originally posted by: WayneTeK
For those of you who registered with GoDaddy.com, did you guys use the PRIVATE REGISTRATION so that your 411 won't be listed when somebody does a WHOIS search on you?

Example(this is a website registered with godaddy.com): Go to www.networksolutions.com and click on WhoIs. Then type in www.sol-designers.com in the search box.

You will see that nothing comes up. NO relevant information to say the least. His address doesn't show up, nor does his name. I want my domain name to look like this as well. I don't like giving out personal information.

So, in summation, did this guy use the PRIVATE REGISTRATION, or did he not? Is this a standard service? Soo confusing

please help out. =)

They sell that for an extra $9, but I don't really see the point. The whole purpose of having a central domain registration point is to provide a way to reliably contact people who own a domain (whether it be for law enforcement or business purposes). All private registrations do is cause distrust in the whois system and make it that much harder to find out who owns a domain.