Namecheap/Go Daddy or another? Recommend 'em

I would recommend Namecheap over Go Daddy.

Namecheap for registrar and Hostgator for hosting.

Don't do both at the same site. If your host shuts you down for any reason, you can be up and running in an hour with another host.

Namecheap all the way...much ahead of godaddy for the customer.

Hi Charlotte

Namecheap is the best Domain registrar - cheap and EASY to use,
Hostgator the best Hosting - Good price + Super 24/7 help support online chat

At least that's my experiences

Gert

Thank you all! They are both on my list of to do's for today

I'd go with NameCheap!

Totally recommend GD for domain registrar and HG for hosting.

You might want to check out some of the offers in the WSO forum. this one just came through.

http://www.warriorforum.com/warrior-...hostzilla.html

Also, be sure to report back with your review if you do purchase to let others know how the performance & reliability is.

I don't recommend using godaddy for web hosting, they are fine for registering domain names just not for hosting. But I've transferred all my domain registrations to NameCheap. As many here will tell you HostGator is a trusted and reliable web hosting company. Also consider WebHostingHub and BlueHost for hosting. Best of luck!

Use NameCheap !!!
is the best !

I've actually really enjoyed using 1&1 for my domains. I love their free privacy. And, of course, HostGator is just insanely fast with amazing support.

I've never been a fan of just lumping everything together when it comes to my services. I prefer things to be a la carte as you will to avoid potential troubles down the road.

Most of my domains are registered with cheapname but i have a few with godaddy but i vent had any problem. Any of them is better but if you want to host, then hostgator is better

Personally I register my domains through namecheap and I host my sites with Site5.

Like others have said, the important thing here is keeping them separate and not using the same service for both.

Depending on what you want to do and how much you want to spend on it G.V.O. has domains web hosting auto responder service video producer conference room and more your call.

I have happily used GoDaddy for years. Host Gator has been a very good hosting company for me.

Man a lot of people love Namecheap for domains! Maybe I should check them out... though I've had no problems with 1&1.

Why is it important to have the hosting and domain separate?

I used to use Godaddy but not any more. They lure you in with their sales but in my experience the company is absolutely predatory. I'm buying new domains and renewing with namecheap now.

I use a small one-man hosting company out of NY (PM me if you want it) that has been great. He actually has phone support during the day. All the storage and bandwidth you can eat (and I have tested them on this) with unlimited domains and subs for $9.50/mo.

Hostgator and Bluehost if you're talking about shared hosting.

I always use namecheap for domains because if and when I buy a domain and I lose interest our it doesn't work out, I can list the domain for sale in their market place for free.

It all depends on what you are going to do with the domain.

If all you are doing is domaining for speculation then most domainers will keep their domains at a registrar with the lowest cost for registration and the easiest management interface... a Godaddy reseller account through Wild West Domains is popular for that purpose.

If you are looking to throw up a quick site that will not have a very high profile and not heavy email or affiliate marketing then again Godaddy, a Godaddy reseller account or Name Cheap is a reasonable option.

If you have a high profile domain with a lot of marketing behind it or a high value investment domain that you are looking to hold then Moniker is a popular solution.

I use:

1. Wildwest Domains - (Godaddy Reseller) with my own client account set to the lowest buy prices and the highest discount settings allowed. I have hundreds of domains there.

2. Namecheap - I use them mostly for testing purposes. Wild West reseller plan is a much better management interface and lower prices.

3. Moniker - This is my bunker. High profile high value domains are stored here. I do not use their DNS though. I use a third party DNS for the highest level of reliability.

NameCheap and Hostgator.

I use for doamin 1 and 1 and for hosting Hostgator!

I recommend NameCheap, they also offer web hosting if you want.

Namecheap for domain reg and Hostgator or Hostmonster for hosting