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Re: Ask YC: Need a new domain name registrar

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post #6

i just switched to http://www.gandi.net/ , i wasn't able to find a single bad review.

I have used Gandi for 3-4 years now, and I have no complaints whatsoever. I suppose it could be cheaper, but there is such a thing as too cheap.

Before that: NetSol who are crap, JumpDomain who were worse than crap, and Joker who were OK enough.

Re: Ask YC: Need a new domain name registrar

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I use godaddy. I have used 1and1, NameCheap, ipowerweb, yahoo, etc. GoDaddy may suck balls for a lot of things, but they are the best that I've found for having multiple domains. I don't have a lot, just a dozen or so active - but the interface is sweet, fast, and very easy to do domain locking/unlocking, nameservers, multiple edits, etc. Of course, I'm not authority. This is just me saying what I've done, and what I…

but the interface is sweet, fast, and very easy to do domain locking/unlocking, nameservers, multiple edits, etc.

That's weird, I use GoDaddy, and the interface drives me nuts because of how slow it is. It does let me do pretty much anything I need to, and GoDaddy is probably as cheap as it gets - but "fast" has never been a word I associate with them.

Re: Ask YC: Need a new domain name registrar

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post #6

i just switched to http://www.gandi.net/ , i wasn't able to find a single bad review.

This is why I love Hacker News. I had never even heard of gandi and then it gets four positive reviews from four people I trust. Will use it for one of our sister sites (to test before moving over everything) - thanks guys.

Re: Ask YC: Need a new domain name registrar

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post #4

I have been using NameCheap for many many years and they do a great job. There was one outage recently, and the owner kept everyone up to date by constantly posting on the forums and answering individual questions.

I have also been using NameCheap for many years. They are a little more expensive than other registrar's ($9.69) and are actually just a reseller of eNom, but they do a great job.

I've never had any issues and their customer service has always been very quick, helpful and friendly.

I also like how they keep their checkout system clean and consistent--I just want to order domains, not buy web hosting, email forwarding, domain parking, etc... (GoDaddy I'm looking your direction).

Re: Ask YC: Need a new domain name registrar

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post #13

I use godaddy. I have used 1and1, NameCheap, ipowerweb, yahoo, etc. GoDaddy may suck balls for a lot of things, but they are the best that I've found for having multiple domains. I don't have a lot, just a dozen or so active - but the interface is sweet, fast, and very easy to do domain locking/unlocking, nameservers, multiple edits, etc. Of course, I'm not authority. This is just me saying what I've done, and what I…

I hate how the godaddy UI is packed full of adverts. When you buy a domain you're bombarded with 50 or so offers that you're almost tricked into signing up to. Really not a fan. I'm an avid namecheap user. The interface is clean and there are no adverts blocking your view. They've also just released their own API for registering domains off-site if that's your gig.

Also, the "private domains" feature is reasonably priced on namecheap. On godaddy, it just isn't.

Re: Ask YC: Need a new domain name registrar

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I'm personally interested now in registrars that are outside of the US. Since the Kentucky ruling seizing those gambling websites, it's become a little bit more important to think about where your registrar is located.

Not that I think that sort of ruling is going to become common, but shielding yourself as much as possible from US court intervention isn't a terrible idea.

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