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  1. #1
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    Domain registrar for small web business and domain transfer without downtime

    I run a small web business, web studio, offering web design, programming, domain registration and hosting for my clients.

    I currently have about 50 domains registered at Internet.bs, Namecheap and ResellerClub. Most of them are at ResellerClub. I wanna transfer all of them to one registrar for ease of management.

    Internet.bs - don't like them anymore because they don't accept PayPal no more.
    Namecheap - unable to make .eu transfers.
    ResellerClub - a little bit complicated interface for non resellers.

    I need reliable/good reputation/good support registrar with option to register/renew/transfer all major top level and country code domains (including .eu) and to accept credit card and PayPal payment.

    I'm considering about Dynadot and Name.com. Any other suggestions?

    What is the best way to transfer domain between registrars without/or minimum downtime? For all domains I'm using custom nameservers (ns1.mydomain.com and ns2.mydomain.com).

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    Quote Originally Posted by adriapixel View Post
    What is the best way to transfer domain between registrars without/or minimum downtime? For all domains I'm using custom nameservers (ns1.mydomain.com and ns2.mydomain.com).
    Your custom namserver names will move with the transfer. You should not experience any downtime
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    When transferring the domains there should absolutely be no downtime.

    We love using NEO (netearthone.com). Great prices and support. Easy to use interface and they accept paypal.

    - Daniel

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    Quote Originally Posted by TmzHosting View Post
    When transferring the domains there should absolutely be no downtime.

    We love using NEO (netearthone.com). Great prices and support. Easy to use interface and they accept paypal.

    - Daniel
    I used them before, but they are great for resellers because of LogicBoxes and integrates great with WHMCS. I need simple interface to manage domain WHOIS contacts and DNS records.

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    Unfortunately, can't comment on other ones. We used NameCheap which was also good, but as you said you can't transfer .eu domains.

    Have you contacted them regarding this?

    - Daniel

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    Yes, they plan to add that possibility in the future but don't know when. I asked them the same question a year ago and get the same answer.

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    Quote Originally Posted by adriapixel View Post
    Yes, they plan to add that possibility in the future but don't know when. I asked them the same question a year ago and get the same answer.
    I guess the future never arrives for some registrars
    The transfer process is unique to the European Registry of Internet Domain Names.
    Last edited by Collabora; 09-06-2012 at 10:45 AM.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Collabora View Post
    The future is still out there
    Sure it is but I want to hold all domains at one place, including .eu.
    Last edited by riadria; 09-06-2012 at 10:52 AM.

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    take a look at enom. they offer .EU domains
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    Quote Originally Posted by adriapixel View Post
    Sure it is but I want to hold all domains at one place, including .eu.
    I understand. I was just being sarcastic about companies who promise features for the future
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    Quote Originally Posted by CD Burnt View Post
    take a look at enom. they offer .EU domains
    I don't wanna reseller account and eNom end-user prices are too high.

    Quote Originally Posted by Collabora View Post
    I understand. I was just being sarcastic about companies who promise features for the future
    I know.

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    i registered my domain big rock........offcource i have registered about an 5 domain in bigrock...........

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    If you would be by any chance interested in a European provider, you could take a look at DomainBox. They are quite new I suppose, but their pricing is good and they have a plug-and-play storefront.

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    Agree with douchbeni.
    This Domain registrar is well-known. many webmasters appreciate it.

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    There will be downtime no matter where you go eventually. The difference is using a cheap provider who has a lot of downtime vs a quality provider who has very little downtime.

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    if your custom nameservers are rebranded nameservers from your current provider, then you are likely to experience downtime. But if you have "real" nameservers either hosting your own or third-party provider then you should be able to transfer domains without any downtime at all.

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    Internetbs.net is your best option for ccTLD. I heard they were working on getting PayPal back up.

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    It is a little strange for you to not want a Reseller account when you have about 50 domains ... it would work out alot cheaper for you to hold a Reseller account ..
    Also; I guess you can always just create a customer account under your Reseller account and operate only from that ...
    I'm sure there is an easier alternative than moving your domains from 3 providers.

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    Highly recommended name.com they offer .EU domains . Personally i am using their domain last 4year . They are best .

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