Looking for a domain name

monkeydo · 07-24-2007, 07:31 AM

Hello, I'm new here.

I'm actively looking for a domain name right now. I've looked at many companies, and the cheapest I found so far was 1and1.

I've seen many negative reviews about 1and1, and I'm in a dilemma right now.
What I just need is a reliable service, one that would not cancel the domain name for no reason at all.

Would 1and1 be able to fulfil that at the very least? Thanks.

chaitanyagoa · 07-24-2007, 07:42 AM

yah i think 1and1 is quiet good buddy...
i have a few registered there

Len · 07-24-2007, 07:45 AM

I have had no problems with 1&1 although I haven't tried to push a domain to another account there yet! This seems to be when other's have had problems.

Smiler · 07-24-2007, 08:26 AM

half of other people like 1and1 and other half dont. The transferring issue of domain names to another domainer is a big issue. What I've read is that if you want to keep your domain and not planning on selling or transferring it to another registrar, then 1and1 is good registrar to use. Try to read up on some of the previous tread that people posted regarding 1and1 so you get more info about it.

*nrmillions* · 07-24-2007, 08:27 AM

Dont use 1&1. I would use Moniker. They are only $6.95 for a .com and very reliable. If it is a single domain name to be developed into a nice site and you dont care about spending a little more for the domain registration then Network Solutions would also be a good reliable choice. Network Solutions shouldnt be used to hold portoflios of domains though. I have also heard great things about Fabulous and DynaDot but I have not tried either one of them.

BTS · 07-25-2007, 06:27 PM

I've only used 1and1 once or twice with no problems, but Ive also heard good things about Moniker.

Trial and error. See which one better suits you

Broker · 07-25-2007, 07:22 PM

1and1 is horrible. Use moniker or godaddy. I use godaddy and am very happy there. Never not one problem, notta one. Use some promo codes to get even cheaper domains too.

rudyhernandez · 07-25-2007, 07:53 PM

I suggest GoDaddy. Used for over 3 yrs with no problems. Good luck.

.jd. · 07-25-2007, 08:56 PM

moniker is just great.. and the safest

winterwisp · 07-26-2007, 05:17 AM

I switched to Dynadot from 1and1. Didn't have any problems transfering my names (more than 25) to Dynadot in small batches but I've heard some stories from other people that aren't good.
The biggest problem I had with 1and1 is that if you want to make any changes to a domain such as dns or contact info they have to be done individually and it was quite annoying not being able to do it in a batch. I could be wrong about this though. I could have been an idiot all along and it's possible to change things in batch, hopefully someone else can confirm or deny it?

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monkeydo New Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2	Looking for a domain name Hello, I'm new here. I'm actively looking for a domain name right now. I've looked at many companies, and the cheapest I found so far was 1and1. I've seen many negative reviews about 1and1, and I'm in a dilemma right now. What I just need is a reliable service, one that would not cancel the domain name for no reason at all. Would 1and1 be able to fulfil that at the very least? Thanks.

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chaitanyagoa NamePros Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 122	yah i think 1and1 is quiet good buddy... i have a few registered there __________________ <Removed - Follow forum rules>

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Smiler Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,361	half of other people like 1and1 and other half dont. The transferring issue of domain names to another domainer is a big issue. What I've read is that if you want to keep your domain and not planning on selling or transferring it to another registrar, then 1and1 is good registrar to use. Try to read up on some of the previous tread that people posted regarding 1and1 so you get more info about it. __________________ iPod Touch Tutorials \| Custom Made Wordpress Website \| 24 .edu Backlinks DoFollow Blog Comment Service \| Exact Match Domains $1 Each \|

07-24-2007, 08:27 AM	#5 (permalink)
nrmillions NamePros Supporter Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,906	Dont use 1&1. I would use Moniker. They are only $6.95 for a .com and very reliable. If it is a single domain name to be developed into a nice site and you dont care about spending a little more for the domain registration then Network Solutions would also be a good reliable choice. Network Solutions shouldnt be used to hold portoflios of domains though. I have also heard great things about Fabulous and DynaDot but I have not tried either one of them. Last edited by nrmillions; 07-24-2007 at 08:54 AM.

07-25-2007, 06:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
BTS NamePros Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 45	I've only used 1and1 once or twice with no problems, but Ive also heard good things about Moniker. Trial and error. See which one better suits you __________________ Name a Star with buythestars.com Don - Buythestars Domain and Junior Site Technician Experience: BS Degree in Computer Engineering

07-24-2007, 07:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
Len dot TV'er Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Central Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,757	I have had no problems with 1&1 although I haven't tried to push a domain to another account there yet! This seems to be when other's have had problems.

07-25-2007, 07:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
Broker Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Philly Burbs Posts: 3,199	1and1 is horrible. Use moniker or godaddy. I use godaddy and am very happy there. Never not one problem, notta one. Use some promo codes to get even cheaper domains too.

07-25-2007, 07:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
rudyhernandez The brain Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 465	I suggest GoDaddy. Used for over 3 yrs with no problems. Good luck.

07-25-2007, 08:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
.jd. Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,080	moniker is just great.. and the safest

07-26-2007, 05:17 AM	#10 (permalink)
winterwisp NamePros Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 152	I switched to Dynadot from 1and1. Didn't have any problems transfering my names (more than 25) to Dynadot in small batches but I've heard some stories from other people that aren't good. The biggest problem I had with 1and1 is that if you want to make any changes to a domain such as dns or contact info they have to be done individually and it was quite annoying not being able to do it in a batch. I could be wrong about this though. I could have been an idiot all along and it's possible to change things in batch, hopefully someone else can confirm or deny it? __________________ Help Vote for my dog Mya Nyan Dog YawenChan.com DesignTidbits.com

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