Alternative To Go Daddy

Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by neha2011, Apr 26, 2011.

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    I'm planning on transferring all of my domains out of Go Daddy because I don't like their policy of confiscating domain names for what they call spamming (which really isn't spamming at all).

    I'm looking for a good alternative. I'd like to get the following:

    * Free DNS
    * Easy-to-use account interface
    * Free private registration (nice, but not necessary for me)

    I figured I might as well use the experience and knowledge of the Site Pointers around here to save myself time and hassle and avoid making a bad decision, so I made this post.

    Thanks for your assistance.
     
    neha2011, Apr 26, 2011 IP
  2. PinoyEngine™

    PinoyEngine™ Well-Known Member

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    Go namecheap.com . They are quite good, but expect a lil higher cost of domains.
     
    PinoyEngine™, Apr 26, 2011 IP
  3. jahangir

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    ^ I second that. I have been using namecheap for more than 2 years without any problem.
     
    jahangir, Apr 26, 2011 IP
  4. alaykdenhaq

    alaykdenhaq Peon

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    i also suggest namecheap or name.com
    i have been using namecheap for 3 years without problem
     
    alaykdenhaq, Apr 26, 2011 IP
  5. eljon08

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    like what others said, namecheap or you can try internet.bs, it's what i use with free privacy
     
    eljon08, Apr 26, 2011 IP
  6. albal

    albal Greenhorn

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    I would recommend namecheap, I've used them for quite a few years now. I only started using Godaddy recently for 2 of my domain names due to a special offer, but I do partially wish I went with namecheap.

    The only time I never used namecheap otherwise is for .tv's, and then I use name.com
     
    albal, Apr 26, 2011 IP
  7. kal el

    kal el Guest

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    I use namecheap, love them. Plus they dont shoot elephants.
     
    kal el, Apr 26, 2011 IP
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    Card Well-Known Member

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    I would recommend you to use Name.com and its interface is very good and very reliable.I have been using name.com from 4 years and till now i have not faced any problem.Name.com also dont shoot elephants like Godaddy. :D
     
    Card, Apr 26, 2011 IP
  9. WallaceYeung

    WallaceYeung Notable Member

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    Haha, i use name.com also for Godaddy alternative,
    reasonable and reliable service.
    two domain registrars is quite enough IMO.

     
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  10. avermat

    avermat Member

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    I can vouch for http://1and1.com.
    They have free private registration. The cost is $8.99/year although I think they're bumping it up to $9.99/year soon.
     
    avermat, May 30, 2011 IP
  11. Raspee

    Raspee Peon

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    name.com the best domain registrar
     
    Raspee, May 30, 2011 IP
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    Namecheap is one of the best.
     
    jkhurramov, May 30, 2011 IP
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    Card Well-Known Member

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    yes,Raspee you are right.Name is bets registrar becasue they provide free who.is,their interface is also easy and they also provide coupons which reduces the price of domain registration :)
     
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  14. php_

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    I would recommend namecheap.com I moved over to them from Godaddy too, it has a very easy to use user interface, it's nameserver transfer time is "a lot" quicker than Godaddy too.
     
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    If free private whois not a big issue, you can choose namecheap, name or dynadot.
    But if you would like to get free private whois, try internet.bs
     
    culinarytopics, May 31, 2011 IP
  16. DanKarosi

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    Another vote for Name.com

    I've used them for years with no problems and love their simple backend. Their private registration is $1.99 (I think) for the first year, but you can use the code FREEWHOIS to get it for free.
     
    DanKarosi, May 31, 2011 IP
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    Maneslechuga Peon

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    I recommend BH web hosting which I’m sure it would work for you and fulfill all your requirements
     
    Maneslechuga, Jun 2, 2011 IP
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    mob Active Member

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    WTF?:D

    Name.com
    Moniker
    Dynadot.

    That's all!
     
    mob, Jun 2, 2011 IP
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    SiberForum Banned

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    I suppose that there are many alternatives available in the market.. Choose Registrar that has at least several accreditations.

    What domains are you planning to reg?
     
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    Do you care to elaborate on that?
     
    avermat, Jun 2, 2011 IP