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Re: Google Domains

#101

This is great. Google is a company that is very serious about security, and has essentially no customer support so no way to social engineer your way around that security. Perfect for domains.

Hilarious comment, indeed social engineering is out the window on this one.

Re: Google Domains

#102

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I would far rather deal with Google than GoDaddy or some of the other domain registrants I've dealt with. I realize some people have had poor customer service experiences with Google, but mine have always been OK. Obviously I speak as a consumer, if I were running a business depending on Google services my support needs would be more urgent and my expectations higher.

Try Hover. Customer support is great and there's zero up-selling when buying a domain. It's a couple dollars more than GoDaddy but more than worth it.

Domain name registrar like Hover, NameCheap, NameBright and NameSilo still do not yet support DNSSEC (nor have an ETA for it!). Here is a list of DNSSEC supporting registrars: https://www.icann.org/en/news/in-focus/dnssec/deployment

Based on pricing ($9.99/.com) and a growing irritation with GoDaddy, I finally moved my domains to Dynadot:

https://www.dynadot.com/

They have a (custom) 2FA app and 2FA SMS. BTW this friend referral https://www.dynadot.com/?s9N6j7d9G8B07i73 gives you & me $5 after purchase.

Re: Google Domains

#103

I'm amazed that Google did not buy godaddy when it was purchased by private equity.

If you were Google, would you want to support/build on/integrate GoDaddy's existing systems, or would you prefer to go for a clean start?

Re: Google Domains

#104

Really, Google? You are calling the new gTLDs "domain endings"? Is that what we're supposed to call them?

The tie-in with Weebly, Squarespace, Shopify, etc. tells me they're targeting the low end of the market. Freelance photographers, caterers, and people currently selling stuff on Etsy.

If I were targeting that market, I would also prefer "domain endings" over "gTLDs".

Re: Google Domains

#105
post #17

So now my domains can be hosted by a company famed for its responsive and transparent customer service!

Exactly my thoughts. It may be acceptable-ish for a personal home page, but using this for anything that's remotely useful and/or has more than one user, no way in hell. Already tried that with email (Google Apps for Business), and the punishment was swift like the new Apple programming language.

Hahaha, can't say I'm sure about your point (don't disagree, just reserving judgement for now) but I've gotta upvote the comment for your swift pun :)

Re: Google Domains

#107
post #89

Just as an aside, the startup I work at provides these services with Google Apps included. We handle automatic domain registration, DNS setup, automate the process of verifying your Google Apps account, allow Single Sign-On to GMail, and more. I'm guessing the tech crowd would particularly find the automated google verification interesting. The other best part is we match the pricing of a Google Apps for Business acc…

It looks like you registered your own domain with GoDaddy and use NeuStar for DNS. I also can't find you guys listed on the ICANN accredited registrar list. Not really providing "these services." Just a web hosting shop with some automation and reseller agreements. Sorry.

We are by no means aiming to be a web hosting shop; it's not in our trajectory at all. Our Starter Page is solely a means to provide users something quick and easy to setup that's not overly confusing. For many, it's an interim page while they setup their own custom site.

In regards to accredited registrars, there's plenty of low hanging fruit out there and building out a registrar was not in our sites for our initial launch.

I can comment that EPP is in scope and we're doing some really cool shit behind the scenes in upcoming releases that would satiate your qualms in the future. I can't really comment on all fronts; but stay tuned!

Re: Google Domains

#108
post #95

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Sure, Postini. They basically transferred everyone over to Google Apps. I'm not entirely sure how that worked, though.

I don't think new users can sign up for Postini, but they're still supporting it.

Postini support got dropped very recently and on very short notice. It sucked.
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