So what's the deal with registering a domain?

[TheNinja]

So I can register a domain through yahoo for $4.95 a year. So how do I get my website on there? They want to charge $12 per month for web features but why can't I just host it myself or use a cheaper host service?

 

[KeyserSoze]

Originally posted by: TheNinja
So I can register a domain through yahoo for $4.95 a year. So how do I get my website on there? They want to charge $12 per month for web features but why can't I just host it myself or use a cheaper host service?

Don't get hosting trough them. Search here in OT for some good Rossman reccomendations.

And yes, you can also host it yourself if you have the ability/connection speed. When you get your domain name, you'll have to specify the servers to redirect your site to. You can *park* it there until you get your hosting setup.

DeviousTrap's Webhosting service. I've used it a few times, and reccomend it to friends.
(Also, check out other user's experiences with it, from the forums. Good prices as well.)



KS

 

[rh71]

I guess that's how they lure you with a cheaper registration fee... by tying you into a hosting plan too. Typically it's $8 per year or thereabout for domain names then you get your own hosting.

It can work out in the end... depends on what you need as a webhost. Where's Yahoo's link ? I'm just curious as to how they're competing.

 

[RossMAN]

I would not register a domain with Yahoo!

1) Register a domain with NameCheap.com or GoDaddy.com
2) Web hosts are available as cheap as $30/yr up to $300/mo.
It all depends on how much disk space/bandwidth you need and if you're willing to pay for quality.

What's your budget for web hosting?

 

[helloedchen]

If yahoo domains lets you change nameservers, you are free to have your domain/site hosted anywhere.

 

[TheNinja]

thanks for the replies guys, I'm not ignoring them I'm busy at work....will be back again later

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: TheNinja
thanks for the replies guys, I'm not ignoring them I'm busy at work....will be back again later

No problem.

One quick question if you can reply, what is your budget for web hosting?

 

[KeyserSoze]

Originally posted by: RossMAN

Originally posted by: TheNinja
thanks for the replies guys, I'm not ignoring them I'm busy at work....will be back again later

No problem.

One quick question if you can reply, what is your budget for web hosting?

Quit changing avatars!!!!!




KS

 

[TheNinja]

The cheaper the better probably. I don't use a lot of bandwidth as I basically use it to put my digital pictures up for my family and friends to see (I use Gallery). I'd also super cheap website b/c I want a cool name, even though I won't put much on it....I just want the rights to the domain name initially.

 

[RossMAN]

The cheaper the better probably. I don't use a lot of bandwidth as I basically use it to put my digital pictures up for my family and friends to see (I use Gallery).

That does me no good. If you only care about price go with e-rice.net but there are better web hosts with better software for more $.

So I need a solid $$$ not a range.

I'd also super cheap website b/c I want a cool name, even though I won't put much on it....I just want the rights to the domain name initially.

Just make sure to register with namecheap or godaddy and you will own the domain.

You can switch web hosts whenever you want, no problem.

 

[TheNinja]

Originally posted by: rh71
I guess that's how they lure you with a cheaper registration fee... by tying you into a hosting plan too. Typically it's $8 per year or thereabout for domain names then you get your own hosting.

It can work out in the end... depends on what you need as a webhost. Where's Yahoo's link ? I'm just curious as to how they're competing.

http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/domains/?p=CRUISE