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Re: Ask HN: recommendations for domain registrars

#101

Post by TeenSplayer »

edash wrote: post #43
jjcm wrote: post #17

http://name.com I've used godaddy, namecheap, and 1&1, but ended up switching all my domains to name.com. One of the best interfaces I've used as it doesn't try to abstract the DNS records from you. That was one of my biggest issues with 1&1 and godaddy - their interface made it so that I never knew exactly what my DNS settings were, just what the spoon-fed messages that I was given told me. The only "abstracted" thi…

I switched from GoDaddy to Name.com and almost cried for joy when I bought my second domain name there and it took 10 seconds as opposed to 10 minutes.

Woot woot for Name.com!

Re: Ask HN: recommendations for domain registrars

#102

Post by edash »

davidw wrote: post #68
davidmurphy wrote: post #48

Google actually registers domains (in partnership with outside registrars): https://google.com/a/cpanel/domain/new $10. The advantage is they come all easily configured for Google Apps usage.

I use this too, although I'm not entirely happy with what a PITA it has been to transfer domains if I sell them or give them to other people. It's a pretty good deal though, you get a domain with email, apps, etc... built in, all for 10$.

Google Apps standard edition is free. The only thing you're saving here is the 5-10 minutes it would take to switch MX records and verify your domain.

Name.com has this built in as well and they're a proper registrar.

Re: Ask HN: recommendations for domain registrars

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Post by [deleted] »

edash wrote: post #43
jjcm wrote: post #17

http://name.com I've used godaddy, namecheap, and 1&1, but ended up switching all my domains to name.com. One of the best interfaces I've used as it doesn't try to abstract the DNS records from you. That was one of my biggest issues with 1&1 and godaddy - their interface made it so that I never knew exactly what my DNS settings were, just what the spoon-fed messages that I was given told me. The only "abstracted" thi…

I switched from GoDaddy to Name.com and almost cried for joy when I bought my second domain name there and it took 10 seconds as opposed to 10 minutes.

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Re: Ask HN: recommendations for domain registrars

#104

Post by mtnsunone »

edash wrote: post #43
jjcm wrote: post #17

http://name.com I've used godaddy, namecheap, and 1&1, but ended up switching all my domains to name.com. One of the best interfaces I've used as it doesn't try to abstract the DNS records from you. That was one of my biggest issues with 1&1 and godaddy - their interface made it so that I never knew exactly what my DNS settings were, just what the spoon-fed messages that I was given told me. The only "abstracted" thi…

I switched from GoDaddy to Name.com and almost cried for joy when I bought my second domain name there and it took 10 seconds as opposed to 10 minutes.

Yess!!

Re: Ask HN: recommendations for domain registrars

#105

Post by pasbesoin »

johns wrote: post #24
jjcm wrote: post #17

http://name.com I've used godaddy, namecheap, and 1&1, but ended up switching all my domains to name.com. One of the best interfaces I've used as it doesn't try to abstract the DNS records from you. That was one of my biggest issues with 1&1 and godaddy - their interface made it so that I never knew exactly what my DNS settings were, just what the spoon-fed messages that I was given told me. The only "abstracted" thi…

What didn't you like about NameCheap?

The one thing that's started to bother me about Namecheap is that they don't maintain an https (SSL/TLS) connection during record management. My DNS entries' ownership and configuration are important to me, and I'd prefer to minimize the risk of a MITM situation.

Further, I find it somewhat ironic as one of the product classes the company pushes is, obviously and prominently, authorized certificates.

Also, their https connections (login, purchase) are quite often bog slow.

Other than that, I like their service. I'd prefer they fix these issues, rather than finding myself compelled to move away from them.

Re: Ask HN: recommendations for domain registrars

#106

Post by pasbesoin »

edash wrote: post #102
davidw wrote: post #68

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I use this too, although I'm not entirely happy with what a PITA it has been to transfer domains if I sell them or give them to other people. It's a pretty good deal though, you get a domain with email, apps, etc... built in, all for 10$.

Google Apps standard edition is free. The only thing you're saving here is the 5-10 minutes it would take to switch MX records and verify your domain. Name.com has this built in as well and they're a proper registrar.

I've taken this approach, as well. Given Google's rather complete lack of individual customer support, I do not relish the idea of trying to get a name transferred away from their registrar, in the event I need to.

I don't have any particular experiences with doing this; rather, I'm just being pre-emptively cautious.

Re: Ask HN: recommendations for domain registrars

#107

Post by pasbesoin »

nazariusk wrote: post #55

Google Apps ( http://www.google.com/apps/intl/en/business/index.html ) is a eNom reseller, and provides you with all the Google goodness (mail/docs/cal). 1 year = $10 (privacy included).

Well, it makes me feel a bit better, knowing they are reselling eNom.

Is there any route to direct access to eNom, in the event Google (lack of) support becomes a problem?

Re: Ask HN: recommendations for domain registrars

#108

Post by blacktulip »

edash wrote: post #43
jjcm wrote: post #17

http://name.com I've used godaddy, namecheap, and 1&1, but ended up switching all my domains to name.com. One of the best interfaces I've used as it doesn't try to abstract the DNS records from you. That was one of my biggest issues with 1&1 and godaddy - their interface made it so that I never knew exactly what my DNS settings were, just what the spoon-fed messages that I was given told me. The only "abstracted" thi…

I switched from GoDaddy to Name.com and almost cried for joy when I bought my second domain name there and it took 10 seconds as opposed to 10 minutes.

I dont really know why any person on earth chooses godaddy

Re: Ask HN: recommendations for domain registrars

#109

Post by nirav5300 »

edash wrote: post #43
jjcm wrote: post #17

http://name.com I've used godaddy, namecheap, and 1&1, but ended up switching all my domains to name.com. One of the best interfaces I've used as it doesn't try to abstract the DNS records from you. That was one of my biggest issues with 1&1 and godaddy - their interface made it so that I never knew exactly what my DNS settings were, just what the spoon-fed messages that I was given told me. The only "abstracted" thi…

I switched from GoDaddy to Name.com and almost cried for joy when I bought my second domain name there and it took 10 seconds as opposed to 10 minutes.

name.com rocks mate

Re: Ask HN: recommendations for domain registrars

#110

Post by Vocare »

blacktulip wrote: post #108
edash wrote: post #43

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I switched from GoDaddy to Name.com and almost cried for joy when I bought my second domain name there and it took 10 seconds as opposed to 10 minutes.

I dont really know why any person on earth chooses godaddy

Same for me, I hated GoDaddy. To surf their site form menu to menu it's take more time to load and why people like GoDaddy?
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