The world is aflush with domain name registrars. Google ‘register domain names’ and have yourself a fun-filled time comparing prices and the like. Just about every web hosting company also offers domain registration. I am going to narrow your search down to ONE. One that works for beginners and for advanced users. Whether you need manage one domain or multiple domains, this one registrar is all you need.
I recommend Moniker. As of January 2009, Moniker is the 9th largest domain name registrar. While not the biggest, I believe they offer the best tools for managing your domain.
Overall:
- they offered excellent prices on domain names
- they offered the ability to do private domain name registration
- they are a well established medium sized company that is not to big for their britches
- the registration process is easy
Moniker offers a far better user interface than others to manage multiple domain names. At a lot of domain name registrars, handling multiple domain names can become a tedious and time consuming affair. Moniker employs a batch tool for virtually every kind of action. Need to change multiple domain names to the same DNS? Its a snap at Moniker.
Domain registration should be an easy and painless process. Moniker definitely makes it so.
The regular price for .com, .net, .org domain names is typically $8. This is subject to change due to sales and specials that run regularly. Check the site for a current price.
Helpful tip: No matter who you choose to use as a domain registrar, do not use them for web hosting as well. I know it seems like a good deal to have your domain and websites with one company, however I have read about people who have had too many problems with that arrangement.
Don’t forget to check out my Domain Name Handbook, a simple look at choosing, registering and managing domain names. It is available as a free non-printable download.
Readers of this website will recognize that the themes of reliability and value occur fairly regularly. It is no less true when selecting a domain name registrar. Finding reliable customer service when it comes to maintaining a domain name will add value to a website. What good is a website that is tangled up in domain name hell?
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