Administrators Nathan Posted March 8, 2012 Administrators Share Posted March 8, 2012 So who is your favorite registrar? Have any horror stories of some we should stay away from? The only one I use is GoDaddy, all my domains are kept there. In the past I've used NameCheap, and a few others I forget. The only reason I even used them at all was to get a domain I bought transferred to me then I transfer out to my GoDaddy account. Get over 25 domains on GoDaddy and they let you buy domains going forward for $7 bucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrill Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 GoDaddy I'm sure are the King of domains. Used 1&1 in the past (steer clear, horrible customer support, pricey and an awful interface.. also, a pain to transfer out!). 123-reg.co.uk are very good too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visionrafael84 Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 GoDaddy.... Never really thought about using anything else, something about their ads makes me forget to look for another option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckTesta Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 I use domain.com for all mine. They are cheap, and i find them to be very courteous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siddharth Ramakrishnan Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 I am always with namecheap.com ! they are the best so for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeOne Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Our technician book domains at enom. G! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryce12 Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 I used to buy them from GoDaddy but now I use Namecheap. The biggest advantage of Namecheap is that they offer a free Whois Guard with every new domain registration. Plus I hate the marketing techniques adopted by GoDaddy, they try to cross-sell 10 different things when you are trying to buy just one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Tony Posted March 9, 2012 Administrators Share Posted March 9, 2012 I don't mind GoDaddy trying to upsell their products mainly because it makes me think about the strategy I'm going to use for each domain purchase, plus they give me give an easy No Thanks button to bypass them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkGizmo Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 I use godaddy to register all of my domains. It's just so quick and easy to get a domain through them and I've been happy with their service. I wouldn't use their hosting but as a domain registrar they are fine. I often get coupons for 30% off or something similar so I try my best to renew my domains and such at the right time as a good way of saving money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckTesta Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 I'm actually surprised by you all liking GoDaddy. They were firm supporters for the SOPA, which is why Wikipedia decided to finally leave them. Do you all, as site owners, no care about SOPA? Amdac 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikeTheLobster Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 I'm on boobs... er... GoDaddy, too. About 40 domains at the moment, I think. They're cheap and easy (and I used tucows once and really regretted it). I considered leaving when the whole SOPA thing came along but that was just typical GoDaddy crap: they're so focussed on breast-based advertising that they don't really consider the knock-on effects of anything else they say or do. As soon as people pointed out they were being retarded, they realised and back-pedalled. No big deal. I've seen far worse decisions online that have been totally ignored. Godric 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TehPhantom Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 I have used GoDaddy, but I started switching over to NameCheap. They offer deals so cheap I would highly recommend you use NameCheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dojo Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Have used Godaddy and then almost lost a domain to them (they block your domain name after 14 days and ask for $ redemption fee. Moved the domain to namecheap and then all others step by step. NAmecheap are way better than GD, simpler checkout process (they don't try to trick you into buying all kinds of 'extras'), their admin panel is nice and easy to use. Not to mention my new domains redirect to my server in 2-3 minutes, i don't have to wait for hours to get a change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MustangV10 Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 I use Namecheap. They've got a straight-forward control panel that allows you to manage everything you need with ease. Their support is decent, they're always on live chat which is a huge bonus. Not sure whether they have a multi-domain discount though. I've got about 25+ domains in my Namecheap account. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visionrafael84 Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I never really looked into trying something else, but my next domain I register I'll be trying Namecheap. Thanks for the heads up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcturbos Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 I have always used Namecheap with the only reason really being is because it's cheaper. I know it's not much but the way I look at it is if you can save a couple of quarters why not do it? Aside from their cheap prices they also have great customer services, I dont really know why so many people like GoDaddy so much when they can be using NameCheap for a dollar less; I mean I can see why if you want to use their host but why else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Nathan Posted March 13, 2012 Author Administrators Share Posted March 13, 2012 I use them b/c I get the domains at approx $7 a piece and $6 on renewals. I also have hosting so just makes sense to keep it all centralized, with their awesome customer service they have earned my business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrnothersan Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 I use Namecheap for domains. They seem amazing, and have always been fantastic for me. They have occasional coupon codes for domain registrations (even .com's) which is good for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amdac Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 I'm actually surprised by you all liking GoDaddy. They were firm supporters for the SOPA, which is why Wikipedia decided to finally leave them. Do you all, as site owners, no care about SOPA? This is the main reason I've left godaddy. I currently have 52 domain names with godaddy but ever since I saw their stance on SOPA, my last 4 registrations were with my new Namecheap account. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godric Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Namecheap and Name.com for Whitehat ones and Internetbs for the not so whiteones. I dont like godaddy becuse of their support towards SOPA. I wouldnt keep a domain on a registrar who can take domains down without asking me and notify me later. No thanks, i am good with others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creaky Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 I've got domains in various places, started moving most of them to namecheap now though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MustangV10 Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I've got domains in various places, started moving most of them to namecheap now though Good choice. Make sure to use the promotional code to get some money off.DOMAINS4US Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creaky Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Good choice. Make sure to use the promotional code to get some money off.DOMAINS4US Already using it , thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikeTheLobster Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Just figured a neat little trick for GoDaddy, for those who use it. Log in. Search for the stuff you want. Put it in your cart. Close the window. Now go away for a day or two - GoDaddy will email you with a money-off voucher to complete the purchase. I just got one for 30% off (before taxes, unfortunately). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardison Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 I use Namecheap. I like them because they are local (for me), very good customer services, and an user friendly interface. Most of my domains are here. I have a few at GoDaddy. I only buy from them when they have a .99 cent or $1.99 domain sale. I always transfer the domains to Namecheap. It only cost me at $4.99 to transfer and I get free whois protection too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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