For probably close to a decade, I've been using GoDaddy as a registrar. I have maybe a half-dozen domains with them, spread out across a few accounts, largely because the login process is so confusing that I often just create a new account. I use GoDaddy at work for a much larger set of names, and find that doing anything is positively frustrating.

I just went to register a new domain, having found some coupon codes for a $7.49 domain registration. And around the fifth page of unchecking boxes for offers I don't want, and then realizing that I had forgotten to change the registration period from 2 years to 1 year, I realized something: I don't get paid enough to deal with this crap.

Where do you register your domains? Is there anywhere out there that provides a slick interface that doesn't make me jump through hoops? That allows me to log in with an e-mail address instead of an account number? Because, quite frankly, I'm willing to pay more for it. I will just be registering a few domains. I host my own DNS. I just need them to stick my domain in the .com TLD and take my money without making me want to smash something. What options are out there?

namecheap and name are the others that I use.

Easy interfaces. I like them both equally, but really like the live 24/7 chat with namecheap.

+1 for namecheap. They have a great simple interface and have been very reliable.

I might jump on the bandwagon here, I'm sick of them hitting my paypal account all the time. I would like to find someone that has cheap wildcard SSL certs as well.

I do agree that GoDaddy in the process of ordering product's they try to offer you other unwanted item's but you simply unselect them i do understand it get's frustrating but it isnt that hard to uncheck them either. I currently have 40 domain's with them and im still happy. But then again maybe im use to their system and it doesnt bother me to much to select No thank's proceed to check out.

I've been with GoDaddy since '05 for registrations, and began to switch some of my registrations over to NameCheap in '08 - it feels so much better being able to purchase a domain without being swamped in hosting offers, the opportunity to buy extra domains etc. I've also heard some good stuff about Monicker, but have also seen a few complaints about customer care. Nevertheless, you may want to take a look at them as well - they have some very good pricing!

I have been using dyndns.com for over 5 years now and they really are on the ball. I have no complaints about any of the services they offer.

Just one random thought regarding the OP post;
It's not wise to use a registrar that allows login via email, especially if the email is the same in the whois. That's just one less piece of info black hats will have to obtain the hard way.

I like hostgator.com i think they care a little more

I haven't had any issues with GoDaddy so far. But a good alternative is NameCheap (I have a couple domains).

I haven't had any issues with GoDaddy so far. But a good alternative is NameCheap (I have a couple domains).

me too , i have a couple domains

I realized something: I don't get paid enough to deal with this crap.
:beer:

I use namecheap.com and name.com for the same reasons.

Just registered at NameCheap. What a refreshing change of pace! Thanks for the recommendations.

Put one more down for namecheap, started using them 2 years ago after godaddy and network solutions. This is how a company should work. Just be sure to google for coupon codes. :)

Nothing like a 3 dollar domain name.

Namecheap doesn't support AMEX :(

HostGator isn't a registrar just an Enom reseller.

Namecheap all the way.

I've also heard some good stuff about Monicker..

Moniker, not Monicker (without letter "C"). Hope that's clear! :D

I've had great experiences with both namecheap and moniker. I believe moniker has much better pricing now though.

NameCheap or TransIP for .nl domains.

Im a fan of namecheap been with them many years still am, also i use godaddy but hail mary on namecheap!

For probably close to a decade, I've been using GoDaddy as a registrar. I have maybe a half-dozen domains with them, spread out across a few accounts, largely because the login process is so confusing that I often just create a new account. I use GoDaddy at work for a much larger set of names, and find that doing anything is positively frustrating.

I just went to register a new domain, having found some coupon codes for a $7.49 domain registration. And around the fifth page of unchecking boxes for offers I don't want, and then realizing that I had forgotten to change the registration period from 2 years to 1 year, I realized something: I don't get paid enough to deal with this crap.

Where do you register your domains? Is there anywhere out there that provides a slick interface that doesn't make me jump through hoops? That allows me to log in with an e-mail address instead of an account number? Because, quite frankly, I'm willing to pay more for it. I will just be registering a few domains. I host my own DNS. I just need them to stick my domain in the .com TLD and take my money without making me want to smash something. What options are out there?


Try gkg.net, currently $9.99 for .com

Good, not great interface. You can work in bulk. Like changing contacts, dns servers, transfer lock on a list of domains.

The do offer the usual parking, hosting and privacy upgrades on the next to payment page, but it is only on one page and you click the bullet next to "on other dns".

They will actually respond to feedback about their interface.

Recently, they removed the exact date+time of the new expiry on a renewal from the acknowledgement page. This was useful for pasting into spreadsheets.

They promised to put it back in the next point release. Of course it helps if you explain to them how to solve the problem that caused them to remove it in the first place :D

BONUS #1: IF YOU MISS THE EXPIRY BY A COUPLE OF DAYS, NO PROBLEM, JUST LOGIN, PAY THE REGULAR PRICE, AND IT'S BACK IN ACTION. NO DELAYS. NO BS FEES.

BONUS #2: NO BOGUS FINES FOR IMAGINARY INFRACTIONS.

Namecheap or MyDomain, both are very good and look on retailmenot.com for a coupon usually has something listed for both sites ;)

Namecheap Is great $9.69 Domain registration + Free DNS + Free SSL

Pretty good deal to me.

I would recommend Namecheap and Domainsite. Namecheap definitely has an easier interface.

name.com, good option

Enom even if its costly.

Also try name.com they work very well and all the additional services they offer are free.

check out name.com

I like Namecheap personally. Dearer, but good quality customer service and a generally nice interface to use.

I still prefer Godaddy for the 1st Year. after that, I transfer them to Namecheap.

GoDaddy's renewals are soooo expensive!

I use namecheap and name.com I used to have all my domains with godaddy. I still have 1 domain with them. All the other domains I own are now with namecheap and name.com

I like namecheap and name.com both. I don't prefer one over the other. Both have easy to navigate cpanel interfaces. Prices are good. I'm thinking about purchasing some domain names with dynadot.com I've read good reviews about them also.

I'm with Namecheap and I highly recommend it. Very easy GUI and has great features. I had some domains which I purchased pushed to godaddy b/c they had no choice and I absolutely hate the interface.

I'm tired of GoDaddy.. I've tried both Namecheap and 1&1.. Both of which are no better in my opinion..

Thanks for the namecheap.com recommendations. GoDaddy has increased their prices, so I'm getting ready to move 40 domain names.

Thanks for the namecheap.com recommendations. GoDaddy has increased their prices, so I'm getting ready to move 40 domain names.
That is great news, you know with that many domains you can get an API to sell domains...

That is great news, you know with that many domains you can get an API to sell domains...

How do I get an API? How much would my costs be if I did that?

Good grief, I have 50 domain names. Need to get rid of some.

I have 50 with NameCheap. They are good. Been with them for years. Would not HOST with them though.

How do I get an API? How much would my costs be if I did that?
I think it just shows up after you reach certain domain point... I guess the prices might remain the same... but something you could consult them about...

Another person suggesting NameCheap here. I have only a few with NameCheap, but it's been great so far!

Now I'm wondering how long it will be before I come back and people are saying, What? You're using namecheap? Are you CRAZY!?!

LOL

I use Namecheap and Netfirms. Namecheap is consistent in their interface (very easy to use) and pricing and Netfirms is less expensive initially ($7.99, sometimes less) and not bad ($10 i think) on renewals as well as having an easy-to-use interface.

Netfirms has auto-renew set up automatically but it is easily turned off.

I used to have all my domains with godaddy. I still have 1 domain with them. All the other domains I own are now with namecheap and name.com

I just transferred my last domain from godaddy to namecheap. I no longer have any domains with godaddy. All are with namecheap and name.com

I highly recommend NetEarthOne. Check out their reseller pricing. It might fit the bill if you have a number of domains to move. Their customer service is second to none.

Domain.com have good prices with coupons as do MyDomain.com. Name.com are ok as are Moniker. Dotster are pretty good and you can use coupon "bargaincat" for cheap domains there.

For anyone looking for an alternative to GoDaddy, I'd recommend Name.com. Their Control Panel doesn't have all the bells and whistles of Godaddy's but it's fast. Checkout fast too. Propagation fast also. Free privacy. Google email. They really are very good.

For anyone looking for an alternative to GoDaddy, I'd recommend Name.com. Their Control Panel doesn't have all the bells and whistles of Godaddy's but it's fast. Checkout fast too. Propagation fast also. Free privacy. Google email. They really are very good.

I second that 100%. I love name.com

Also, I recommend namecheap. You will get pretty cheap transfers with 1st year privacy free, really great for transferring after the 60 day period with godaddy, as you get the additional year for $6.99 if you use the right code.

I'm getting on great with NetEarthOne atm with some very cheap prices for resellers, no big deposits required and fantastic support. Someone mentioned needing cheap wildcard SSLs and it's worth looking at eNom reseller accounts for that but their customer support is not good. Fortunately, the SSL support comes direct from the providers.

For probably close to a decade, I've been using GoDaddy as a registrar. I have maybe a half-dozen domains with them, spread out across a few accounts, largely because the login process is so confusing that I often just create a new account. I use GoDaddy at work for a much larger set of names, and find that doing anything is positively frustrating

When you first login at GD home page you are immediatley presented with a list of domains under your management with a status summaryt and a single click to the domain manager for each domain. I am not sure what you find confusing. How are you logging in?

Creating another account for each registration doesn't help. Here is a fix: you can push your domain names to another account. Just choose the account to receive the domains, log into each of the other ones and send them over. Now all your domains will be under a single account.

Doesn't your browser remember the login for you?

I just went to register a new domain, having found some coupon codes for a $7.49 domain registration. And around the fifth page of unchecking boxes for offers I don't want, and then realizing that I had forgotten to change the registration period from 2 years to 1 year, I realized something: I don't get paid enough to deal with this crap.

You don't have to uncheck the boxes, just click on No Thanks, and check out.

I agree that Godaddy's process is meanted to pull a fast one on you. By default it picks a 2 registration, and the renewals are auto by default as well. I always use coupons when buying from godaddy but when they auto-renew it, they just hit your paypal account or credit card. I then don't get to use a coupon again and pay full price.

I don't like godaddy interface and hidden stuffs like auto renewal. But, I love their promos. Some times, I get a .com domain just for a buck. But I agree that, to use Godaddy, you should know what you are doing and need to cope with slow loading crappy interface..

I agree that Godaddy's process is meanted to pull a fast one on you. By default it picks a 2 registration, and the renewals are auto by default as well. I always use coupons when buying from godaddy but when they auto-renew it, they just hit your paypal account or credit card. I then don't get to use a coupon again and pay full price.

I don't like godaddy interface and hidden stuffs like auto renewal. But, I love their promos. .

Nothing is hidden. Autorenewal is clearly stated in the basket and in the domain manager. If you're a lazy shopper and don't read and you miss it during checkout you can turn it off at any time in domain manager.

Don't you autorenew when someone signs up for hosting? If customer makes a mistake and allows it when he does not want it, who causes more damage to pocket book?

Have a large number of domains with GoDaddy and havent had any issues. Started to use Network Solutions as well. May look at namecheap based on all the positive posts.

I have no problems with godaddy. I have become a wise and seasoned veteran of where to click and what to read.

When people say that other people are too lazy to read everything, well I don't necessarily agree with that thought. Most people who say that, have some very well founded ideas and experiences when it comes to dealing with domain purchases.

I would argue on the other hand, someone who wants to register a domain who has had very little exposure to the process, would be greatly taken advantage of with all the offerings that really have nothing to do with purchasing a domain.

I am all for advertising other products, but seriously... most of that advertising is geared for people who don't know better, and it is prior to check out, which may lead some people into purchasing something they don't really need.

In a perfect world. I purchase a domain, then you send me adverts for other offers.

To say someone is too lazy to read, I simply say... maybe the process of purchasing a domain should be as easy as purchasing a coke at the local convenience store. You go in and just buy a coke if that is what you are looking for. If you choose to get a six or twelve pack later on because you like the product, then whammo! that is what you do.

Godaddy at times reminds me of AOL. That is just an opinion of course!

i was having around 20 domains at godaddy, but i don't like godaddy girl...
so i'm moving my all domains to name.com. haha.
yes, this is seriously, not joke. :p

and, their user interface is making confuse to me.

I would recommend Moniker since they have more services including snapnames. Also, look at Moniker's list of supported domains. Some of the other registrars are limited in the number of supported domains or have some sort of cctld restriction. Btw, if your looking to register .tel domains Moniker supports it whereas other registrars don't have this. And last, I would stick with one registrar if you plan on auctioning/buying/selling/etc. You don't want to be transferring a bunch of domains to other registrars since it will cost you in the end.