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mac128k-1984 · Jul 27, 2006, 01:37 PM

I'm looking to create a new domain but I have two questions

first is what is the difference between network solutions and godaddy.com. I could be wrong but it seems godaddy is cheaper - why, do I lose any services with a cheaper price. I'm just looking for someone to register my domain.

Second question is who should host my domain. I'm looking for a reliable (and inexpensive) host.

suggestins and things for me to avoid would be helpful.

Thanks

Landos Mustache · Jul 27, 2006, 01:41 PM

Lets make this easy.

Everyone will say godaddy sucks for domain registration and to use dreamhost for hosting.

starman · Jul 27, 2006, 01:42 PM

godaddy is fine for registering the domain. I've done several.

As for hosting, there are so many options. Godaddy, vizaweb, etc. You'll get a lot of suggestions here.

It all depends on:

What you want to do with the site.
What you need (php, asp, etc.)
Bandwidth

BlueSky · Jul 27, 2006, 01:47 PM

All my domains are with GoDaddy, for 4 years. Network Solutions is for people who don't like money and want to part with it as quickly as possible.

Try Lunarpages for hosting.

Landos Mustache · Jul 27, 2006, 01:49 PM

Originally Posted by starman

godaddy is fine for registering the domain. I've done several.

No personal experience but there have been all sorts of scary stories about them like domain squatting after doing a search for availability.

mac128k-1984 · Jul 27, 2006, 01:53 PM

Originally Posted by Landos Mustache

No personal experience but there have been all sorts of scary stories about them like domain squatting after doing a search for availability.

I did hear that but I had forgotton who was doing it.

As for my usage, just my personal web page, something to host my photography, so bandwidth isn't high, but it won't be low since images do take up space, also email packages and speed.

I want something faster then .mac so I'll be transitioning away from that once I have my ducks in a row.

Dork. · Jul 27, 2006, 02:01 PM

Originally Posted by mac128k-1984

first is what is the difference between network solutions and godaddy.com. I could be wrong but it seems godaddy is cheaper - why, do I lose any services with a cheaper price. I'm just looking for someone to register my domain.

My information may be out of date, but Network Solutions is the Official Keeper Of The Domain Name Database. NS is required to process requests from other registrars, though. So no matter whether you go through NS or through godaddy, the end result is the same: your domain name is registered in the Big Database In the Sky.

You may know this alredy, but keep in mind that once you register your domain, anyone can see the contact info associated with that domain by doing a simple whois query, including telephone numbers and addresses listed under administrative and technical contacts. You may not want to put your home address or phone number here, as it is regularly mined for information. GoDaddy offers an additional service which sets up a "proxy" for that information, so if someone needs to contact you about the domain, they can do so without having your e-mail address, snail-mail address, or telephone number listed in the database.

Synotic · Jul 27, 2006, 02:03 PM

powerpipe.com has worked without problem for two of my domains. 8 bucks a year. Nice and simple.

GSixZero · Jul 27, 2006, 02:09 PM

I use dotster for my registration and dreamhost for my hosting....

Dreamhost gives you one free domain name with a hosting account.

olePigeon · Jul 27, 2006, 02:15 PM

Please check out GKG.net before going anywhere else. I've been dealing with them for nearly 10 years. They have excellent prices and the absolute BEST customer service. They also have the best online tools for hosting your own website (DNS registration and management.)

starman · Jul 27, 2006, 02:43 PM

Originally Posted by Landos Mustache

No personal experience but there have been all sorts of scary stories about them like domain squatting after doing a search for availability.

I just checked GoDaddy and the few domains I used GoDaddy to search for and open in the last few months have not been taken, so that pretty much kills that theory.

Landos Mustache · Jul 27, 2006, 02:48 PM

Originally Posted by starman

I just checked GoDaddy and the few domains I used GoDaddy to search for and open in the last few months have not been taken, so that pretty much kills that theory.

Perhaps they just saw no value?

You really think it would be 100% of all searches?

Mastrap · Jul 27, 2006, 02:54 PM

Originally Posted by olePigeon

Please check out GKG.net before going anywhere else. I've been dealing with them for nearly 10 years. They have excellent prices and the absolute BEST customer service. They also have the best online tools for hosting your own website (DNS registration and management.)

In comparison to dreamhost they're expensive.
I use dreamhost to handle the whole thing, registration and hosting. No problems so far.

starman · Jul 27, 2006, 03:00 PM

Originally Posted by Landos Mustache

Perhaps they just saw no value?

You really think it would be 100% of all searches?

/shrug. I don't know. You're the one that read all the 'scary stories'

GSixZero · Jul 27, 2006, 04:00 PM

Use 777 for dreamhost's promo code and get the first year of hosting and domain for $7.77

That's like 68 cents a month.

mac128k-1984 · Jul 27, 2006, 04:20 PM

Originally Posted by GSixZero

Use 777 for dreamhost's promo code and get the first year of hosting and domain for $7.77

That's like 68 cents a month.

Thanks for the info

mac128k-1984 · Jul 27, 2006, 07:31 PM

Thanks for your input, I signed up to dreamhost, did a 2 year gig and used the 777 code. That way the setup fee was waived, I was able to get a discount price and I was able to register my domain. Not quite what I wanted but close.

starman · Jul 27, 2006, 07:38 PM

what did you want?

mac128k-1984 · Jul 27, 2006, 07:45 PM

I wanted mac128k.com but surprise surprise it's taken. looks like a squatter.

starman · Jul 27, 2006, 07:50 PM

OH! I see.

Mac Write · Jul 27, 2006, 10:05 PM

You could have used an even better coupon to get the first year (or is it two) for line $9 Total. But I wouldn't use a serious over-seller who will never let you use all that bandwidth and space. I pay $50/month for 20GB/200GB

Mastrap · Jul 27, 2006, 10:39 PM

Originally Posted by Mac Write

You could have used an even better coupon to get the first year (or is it two) for line $9 Total. But I wouldn't use a serious over-seller who will never let you use all that bandwidth and space. I pay $50/month for 20GB/200GB

With dreamhost? I just renewed for two more years. We pay $390 for this:

Mac Write · Jul 28, 2006, 01:26 AM

I think that's who it was for from WebHostingTalk. but as I said I don't use bargain basement hosting.

mac128k-1984 · Jul 28, 2006, 05:50 AM

Originally Posted by Mac Write

You could have used an even better coupon to get the first year (or is it two) for line $9 Total. But I wouldn't use a serious over-seller who will never let you use all that bandwidth and space. I pay $50/month for 20GB/200GB

If this post is directed to me, I'm doing even better then the 9 dollars a month, I'm paying 7.95 per month for 20GB/1000GB at dreamhost.

Mastrap · Jul 28, 2006, 06:11 AM

Originally Posted by Mac Write

I think that's who it was for from WebHostingTalk. but as I said I don't use bargain basement hosting.

dreamhost is far from bargain basement. I've been with them for years and have zero complains. Fast and good customer service, reliable service.

Obi Wan's Ghost · Jul 28, 2006, 10:18 AM

I have heard Dreamhost and Bluehost are the best. Dreamhost for value and support, and Bluehost for reliability and support.

Amorya · Jul 28, 2006, 01:02 PM

Originally Posted by Landos Mustache

Lets make this easy.

Everyone will say godaddy sucks for domain registration and to use dreamhost for hosting.

I registered with godaddy once. They took a good few days to get the domain running. I needed it quickly, and as the DNS system can cope with 1 hour name creation, I registered another in the mean time. The second domain (at ukreg.com) turned up first! Godaddy's support were completely unhelpful.

Amorya

starman · Jul 28, 2006, 01:06 PM

Originally Posted by Amorya

I registered with godaddy once. They took a good few days to get the domain running. I needed it quickly, and as the DNS system can cope with 1 hour name creation, I registered another in the mean time. The second domain (at ukreg.com) turned up first! Godaddy's support were completely unhelpful.

Amorya

Anecdotal stories ftw!

When I registered my last domain with Godaddy it was up in under 10 mins.

Amorya · Jul 28, 2006, 01:24 PM

Well, surely that's what a board like this is for?

I actually objected more to their support taking a few days to respond to my email. A simple "Sorry, we're backlogged, accept our apologies" would have endeared them to me much more.

Mac Write · Jul 28, 2006, 02:53 PM

No the coupon was for $9.77 for an entire year! not per month.

Just found the coupon MAX97 get $97 off any plan.

starman · Jul 28, 2006, 03:50 PM

Originally Posted by Mac Write

No the coupon was for $9.77 for an entire year! not per month.

Just found the coupon MAX97 get $97 off any plan.

!

ORLY?