Thread: Where to get a domain

Just wondering, according to you, which provider is best to get a .com or .in domain.

What all factors should we consider when buying a domain ? Is it just like get one from a reputed provider or any other factors are involved ? Any disadvantages of getting from a cheap domain from not much hyped provider ?

In my opinion, you should go with reliable domain name sellers such as whois.com, godaddy.com, etc.

Thanks, could you list any drawbacks that can happen with unreliable providers ? Just for info.

Is godaddy good ? I read some bad reviews about them disowning the responsibility when sites on their servers were infected due to their fault. They didn't even care to issue guidelines to rectify the malware script.

I have been using Godaddy for more then a decade and havent had any problems as far as buying domains goes although they can cut down on the promotional stuff that comes up before you go to final payment page on their website.
You can also try name.com namecheap.com

Problem with small registrars is that they in some cases dont have a reputation to maintain and that is not a very desirable situation when you have a dispute with such a company. Google about domain disputes with registrars and read some of the stories.

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as far as buying domains goes although they can cut down on the promotional stuff that comes up before you go to final payment page on their website.

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Hi I got a domain name reseller account from Wifi4india Internet Services LLC now I can offer domains at $10.99 as compare to others $11.99 for .com, .net, .org for other domains also I have attractive offers.

For .com domains you can look for godaddy and when it comes to .in domains I prefer mitsu.in they offer good support and I never faced any issues with them.

I prefer buying my domains from a local provider based in India itself. It eases up the support problems. Look at places such as HawkHost, CreedHost or IndiaHostings for more information. .COMs are ideally around 500 rupees.

I would rather not do any business if I had to deal with Indian service providers. Domain sellers based in USA are the best and the Indian resellers do not even know how to spell customer service leave alone providing any.

Stay away from Indian hosting providers and domain resellers if you dont want to waste your time and energy chasing people who dont give two shits about your business. I would be the first one to start buying from within India if I get the slightest hint that things have changed here... untill then my money is going to USA and UK although I dont particularly like their attitude towards us Indians but when they sell something they make sure they do everything within their means to make sure their customers keep coming back. In India businesses believe too much in destiny and believe if they are going to get a customer back they will and if they dont they wont regardless of how you treat them and this is something so deep rooted into the society that I avoid Indian seller like plague.

I am using godaddy for .com, .net .org .info and .biz domains and when it comes to .in and co.in domains I prefer net4...

go daddy is the best one for domain registration name in the market.

I have a domain in Domain Names, Domain Registration India, Web Hosting, Domains
Godaddy is a good registrar but nowadays they against sopa so who knows what may lie in the future,they lost more than 30,000(not sure of the no.s) domains because of it.

everyone is ok now.. i personally like indialinks , now they are expensive than others but their customer support is comprehensive.

Godaddy.com is the best . I am a webdeveloper and all my clients use it and i have been using for more than 6yrs now . Not even a single problem with them . Even if there is , they have an awesome support which would help you with it. PS They are cheap too . checkout Godaddy.com for more info

yeah godaddy is biggest domain provider right now. everyone is using it.. every next guy.
and their ads are sexy too..

Domains can be registered anywhere , its not necessary to have hosting and domain at the same hosting company.

So, you can select any well know registrar to register the domains.

hey you can go with bigrock.in.In india they are the best cheap domain and hosting provider.Use coupon codes from retailmenot.com or simply search coupon codes bigrock.I got .in for Rs80 only for a year..Com around 500rs...Like others i will also tell u to go with reputed icann registrars as they provide good support and many more cheap addons.And bigrock is one of them..

There're many domain sellers in the world. But if you may prefer indian based domain company, then choose bigrock. You may pay by bank transfer,debit card.

Indian govt's official domain faqs are interesting to read (aboutrices)

Try netfirms.com first year is only ~$5 and it also includes free privacy protection. Other web domain registers charge arm and lenght for Privacy Protection.

I prefer namecheap, you can pay via paypal.

Reading the godaddy reviews, I never felt like going with them.

I've been using namecheap since quite a few years now and I would recommend it to you.

Originally Posted by smoothvibes

For .com domains you can look for godaddy and when it comes to .in domains I prefer mitsu.in they offer good support and I never faced any issues with them.

Yeah, Mitsu are really the cheapest for .in domains! They provide a good support. I highly recommend this registrar.

.com is always better . it helps for search engines to find yr site . and the price of .in is very costly from the 2nd yr renewal.

Originally Posted by dshhost

.com is always better . it helps for search engines to find yr site . and the price of .in is very costly from the 2nd yr renewal.

On Google India, .in websites are ranking better than .com websites (I tested it, on the same keyworkds). But for other Googles you are right. Renewal fees for .in and .com are nearly the same. Where are you taking you .in ?

Originally Posted by Bandwidth

On Google India, .in websites are ranking better than .com websites (I tested it, on the same keyworkds). But for other Googles you are right. Renewal fees for .in and .com are nearly the same. Where are you taking you .in ?

yes absolutely , u have to determine the market . if it is domestic then go for .in domain but the renewal price of .in is very higher almost 15 usd . Alternatively u can also do some tricks with your .com domain name so that it comes higher in google ranking ...
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