Where's the best place to buy domains?

by Brad Callen

Posted: 16 years ago 60 replies

INTERNET MARKETING

We're integrating a new feature into one of our products and I need to know where most people buy their domain names. Could you guys let me know where you buy yours?

Thanks!

#buy #domains #place

NikkiDelgado 16 years ago

I buy all mine from GoDaddy they are the best! Be sure to look on this forum or google "Godaddy coupon 2011"
They have all kinds of offers including .com domains for just $7.49
Just be sure to ignore the upsells after purchasing.
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- Ian Middleton 16 years ago
  
  Hi Brad
  
  For what it's worth, I use Go Daddy as a first choice and if they start asking silly prices for dot coms, I then use Name Cheap
  
  Hope that helps your research
  
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- suemax 16 years ago
  
  I am a GoDaddy fan, too. I have my own account manager now, but even before that, I found them to be fast and easy to deal with. When you get a number of domains, their easy domain management facilities come into their own. I know you think you may not need them, and people like Namecheap may be cheaper, but if you plan to build up more than a few domains, you may want to consider GoDaddy right from the start. Otherwise, you may end up with domains under more than one registrar, which then becomes a pain.
  
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JR Consulting 16 years ago

Namecheap. They're the 3rd company I've ever bought domains from and I don't see myself switching to a 4th any time soon.
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spearce000 16 years ago

GoDaddy - especially if I can find a coupon.
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kaytav 16 years ago

Yup i always buy from godaddy .
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lolmoney 16 years ago

Namecheap > *
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Matt Ward 16 years ago

I'm a recent convert to Namecheap and don't see myself switching any time soon.
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Gene Pimentel 16 years ago

Moniker.com
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ladyluna 16 years ago

I use NameCheap, BlueHost and JustHost.
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AverageGuy 16 years ago

The first 3 domains were from godaddy, then all others are from namecheap. now, always use namecheap.

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Dennis Gaskill

16 years ago

Namecheap or Dynadot

You're getting a lot of early votes for GoDaddy, but you should be aware that a lot of people won't touch GoDaddy with a ten foot pole.

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WikiWarrior 16 years ago

Another vote for GoDaddy here. Been using them for 6+ years now and never had any problems. If you can get past the initially daunting array of upsells, cross-sells and other options they put in front of you, I think you'll really like them.
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- Devid Farah 16 years ago
  
  I buy mine on Namecheap and 1&1!
  
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Matt Ward 16 years ago

Originally Posted by Dennis Gaskill

You're getting a lot of early votes for GoDaddy, but you should be aware that a lot of people won't touch GoDaddy with a ten foot pole.

I would include myself in that group.
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- markv 16 years ago
  
  GoDaddy but transferring to Namecheap!
  
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  GlobalTrader 16 years ago
  
  GoDaddy for about 90% - 1and1 for 10% - 1and1 has private registration built into their domain pricing which makes a much better deal if you want that option.
  
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Devid Farah

16 years ago

Originally Posted by Dennis Gaskill

Namecheap or Dynadot

You're getting a lot of early votes for GoDaddy, but you should be aware that a lot of people won't touch GoDaddy with a ten foot pole.

I think Godaddy hosting is one of the worst.

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Gene Pimentel 16 years ago

Originally Posted by Dennis Gaskill

You're getting a lot of early votes for GoDaddy, but you should be aware that a lot of people won't touch GoDaddy with a ten foot pole.

::: raising hand :::

and here's why:
NoDaddy.Com - Exposing the Many Reasons Not to Trust GoDaddy with Your Domain Names
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- Josiah Grimes 16 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Gene Pimentel
  
  ::: raising hand :::
  
  and here's why:
  NoDaddy.Com - Exposing the Many Reasons Not to Trust GoDaddy with Your Domain Names
  
  That's interesting Gene. Thanks for the link.
  
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Josiah Grimes 16 years ago

Godaddy but ignore all of the upsells. You don't need them and most hosting companies provide free what they are trying to sell to you. For instance you@yoursite.com emails. Hostgator gives you unlimited @yoursite emails. So don't waste money buying them from godaddy.

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InHwan Park 16 years ago

i use namecheap and bluehost
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DNChamp 16 years ago

For new domains, Godaddy.....old domains....aftermarket!
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monsur 16 years ago

internet.bs=ICNN accredited
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Istvan Horvath 16 years ago

Another vote for namecheap.
And another one against godaddy...
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- Gary King 16 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Istvan Horvath
  
  Another vote for namecheap.
  And another one against godaddy...
  
  ditto Brad.
  
  Everyone has their issues of course, and I'll spare you my no-go-daddy stories, but namecheap is my vote...
  
  ...unless you want to give your list MY affiliate link.
  
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Meharis 16 years ago

Here's a question to Godaddy fans.
Why you:
1. Even getting a coupon you pay $2.54 extra for each domain (1&1 $4.95)
2. Have to pay your own phone call.
3. Stay waiting on the phone for 25' average.
4. Pay extra for privacy for each domain.
5. Being extra careful or you end up buying something you did want it.
6. If you want to transfer a domain have to go to several red tape steps.
7. All the negative reports posted here.
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Battra 16 years ago

Namecheap. Their support is excellent, everytime I sent support ticket I will receive answer in less than an hour.
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- MitchF 16 years ago
  
  Namecheap for sure.
  
  All the Godaddy fans should read NoDaddy.com.
  
  And yes, most Godaddy users don't have problems. But read what can happen when Godaddy turns on you, NoDaddy.com
  
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ylhsiao 16 years ago

I use GoDaddy and 1&1. Thought some people complain about poor customer service of 1&1, I don't have any problem so far.
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Ian Varnava 16 years ago

Godaddy and Namecheap are both fine. I always used Godaddy until recently I went to Namecheap and they're pretty good.

To the OP and anyone else this applies to: Listen, it's just a domain name. Don't spend a year to decide where to get it from... it doesn't matter where you get it, or if pay a couple of bucks extra at one place or not... just get it!
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Mehak 16 years ago

go daddy.com, namecheap.com or daily.co.uk

be aware of companies contacting you at the time for renewal and saying we can give you the domain through our hosting. They are just scams- buying the domain from the original source then selling it back to you for an extortionate price!
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- Sonja 16 years ago
  
  Namecheap exclusively for me...$9.95 a pop including privacy
  
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twmaffun

16 years ago

Originally Posted by Brad Callen

We're integrating a new feature into one of our products and I need to know where most people buy their domain names. Could you guys let me know where you buy yours?

Thanks!

I used RackShack.net 4 years ago. $7 per domain.There is not any problem.

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iuditg 16 years ago

Namecheap and godaddy are the best ones. There should be tons of coupon on internet for godaddy which lets you buy domains for 0.5 - 1.5 $
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J Bold 16 years ago

I'm sure Brad Callen knows where best to buy domain names for himself. Seems like he's just trying to get the general consensus so he can know how best to serve his customers, for his product, whatever the reason. But he said that.

Anyway, I like namecheap, best.

But I think using a poll would suit your needs best, Brad.
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Andrea Wilson 16 years ago

I think Namecheap shall win now. But my vote is not for them, Im with Domain Name | Internet Domain Registration | Register Domain Names because their rate is cheaper than namecheap even with the .com domain extensions.

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alcymart 16 years ago

Namecheap here Brad!

Take care,

Bernard St-Pierre
Marketing Consultant
Copywriter/Teacher
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cheerios2009 16 years ago

Right now 1and1.com is having a nice sale. .com,.net and .org $4.99. .info .99cents.

I buy all my domains from them but I will say that when it comes to selling them sometimes it goes fast and smooth, other times it's a royal pain. I do agree that godaddy is a great place to have your domains and they have great customer service. But since I buy so many I do like the discounts at 1and1.com

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NateRivers 16 years ago

This is dumb but I've always bought mine within bluehost or hostgator. I know-- I've wasted $2 or $3 each time but I don't care. I had a bad experience with godaddy when I was new and it scarred me I guess.
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JackPowers 16 years ago

Namecheap and a big NO to Godaddy.
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WebPen 16 years ago

I've tried a few (not NameCheap yet though), but I've had the best experience with GoDaddy.
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Dan Riffle 16 years ago

Namecheap here. There's usually a coupon available to save a buck or two and you get their version of privacy guard free.

Based on past experience, I don't recommend buying your domain from your web host. It can lead to issues if you decide to change hosts. Years ago, I had a host (who will go unnamed) hold my domain hostage in a locked status for over a month before they would release it to me -- and no, I wasn't behind on my bill. )

Keeping many parts of your business with different vendors may not be the easiest way to go about things, but it keeps any one vendor from gaining leverage over you.
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- WILLIELOITER 16 years ago
  
  I use GoDaddy ive never had any problems so no need to look anywhere else.
  
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Demond Jackson 16 years ago

I always use GoDaddy. I copy my coupon code from either Godaddy promo code and Godaddy coupon list for 2011 or I search the WF for a .99 code. Sometimes, I get lucky.
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Bruce Wedding 16 years ago

Namecheap.com all the way. I still have some at godaddy just because I'm lazy. I was reminded to move them again when godaddy auto renewed 3 at once. I have a paypal dispute open right now for unauthorized use.

Godaddy sucks ass. And they steal your domain searches too.
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- DanTheSeoGuy 16 years ago
  
  Been using Godaddy for years now and never run into any troubles. If you go this route be sure to register 5 domains or more at once in order to get free privacy.
  
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axus_auto 16 years ago

Netfirms is not bad and the price is good too
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faceblogger 16 years ago

I use GoDaddy
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- PatriciaJ 16 years ago
  
  123.reg.co.uk used them for over 10 years and got most of my domains from them, just a handful from Namecheap
  
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TheHawk 16 years ago

I suggest Namecheap.. $9.09 per domain with whois guard included for free.. Use Discount coupons..
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johnbro 16 years ago

For me the 1st place I go to is 1&1, then comes namecheap. It costs less at 1&1 and the user interface of namecheap is really user friendly.
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AkosBlog 16 years ago

I bought my domain from GoDaddy. But you can buy it from: name.com, namecheap.com or networksolutions.com
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DesignerRamsey 16 years ago

NameCheap and GoDaddy are the best IMO!
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Hamza 16 years ago

I was very impressed by Godaddy when i first got started ...but once i found out about namecheap i didn't look back !!

Oh come on!! does your godaddy give you free Whoisguard subscription ?? NO! they only try to upsell you on their crap after you order something!
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JanG 16 years ago

NameCheap is the only provider I've ever went with and I've always been more than satisfied with their service.
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thebarksmeow 16 years ago

Always namecheap. $9 domains (with coupon) and you get free whois. Plus support is definitely better than godaddy.
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- Shaun OReilly 16 years ago
  
  Namecheap.com is the best in my opinion.
  
  I wouldn't use GoDaddy to register a domain even if
  they paid ME $10 for each domain registered.
  
  Their slow and totally obnoxious upsell hell checkout
  process ticks me off, together with their clunky
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  Namecheap everytime.
  
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JustinDupre 16 years ago

I personally use godaddy and namecheap
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paul wolfe 16 years ago

I buy them from a guy on the corner of the highstreet - he sells bags of them for $10 a bag. (sorry, it's friday, been to the pub)
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