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So who's a good .com registrar?

Discussion in 'Domain Name Registrars' started by Lucky Luke, Apr 13, 2010.

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  1. Lucky Luke United Kingdom

    Lucky Luke Active Member

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    So who do you use to register your .coms with and can you recommend them?

    Thanks, Luke
     
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    aZooZa Well-Known Member

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    I use idotz.net - probably more out of habit as they always have a large array of extensions that they offer you when a .com is taken. Plus their interface is a breeze as is payment.
     
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    I use Dynadot and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them, having used any number of com registrars since 99.
     
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    I have always used moniker.com for my non .uk domains (which is around half a dozen now!) and always found them spot on.

    I always remember a couple of people talking on dnf saying that although moniker weren't as cheap as others they were reliable and secure.
     
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    Yeah Moniker aren't bad either, but the interface can be a bit annoying if you have a lot of names.

    Fabulous are also ok, but they only do bigger accounts.
     
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    Same here, I have a Dynadot account that I use for anything that isn't .co.uk, I love the Dynadot control panel, they offer great support as well, no messing about.
     
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    I use GoDaddy.com and have been pleased with the service. They were price competitive when I first started regging domains ... probably still are. The site looks a little crowded but the management interface is good. When buying domains the site design can seem a little in your face and distracting but you do get used to it. When you phone them, the support staff are helpful and polite. I think they're fairly decent.

    Rgds
     
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    Not sure if the godaddy control panel has changed recently but it used to be awful!
     
  10. Lucky Luke United Kingdom

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    Thanks everyone for your replies.

    My current one is failing to reply to tickets and I'm fed up with that.

    Cheers, Luke
     
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    I use GoDaddy mostly because their prices DESTROY all their competition with the kinda malice that would make the predator and alien look at each other and go Daaaaaaang Blood!

    With a discount code and a reasonable exchange rate (I converted lots of £ to $ in paypal while the rate was good just to pay godaddy, and it works out about £3.90 per year, even at current exchange rates its about £4.50. I don't think paypal money hurts as much as real money either :p
     
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    They seem to change it on a daily basis! They release new versions all the time... I remember the days when the control panel was terrible, it is much improved now.

    I also use Dynadot and Moniker but am consolidating all of my domains over to GoDaddy because I like the interface and as Skinner says, they are very very cheap - there are always voucher codes to be had if you know where to look :)

    Rich :cool:
     
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