PLEASE HELP! Can anybody advise me about registering domain names?

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[lucyblue]

I need a quick education about registering a domain name.

I have no experience with this, but have a .com name that I want to secure - even though I'm not ready to put up the site just yet.

Is there a way to secure a domain name without using companies like godaddy.com or register.com?

Are any of these registering services any better / more reputable than another?

How does the "back-order" thing work? (Can your domain be 'stolen'?)

[lucyblue]

Are there any FReepers out there who can give me the quick overview or advice, opinions, experiences, etc.?

Thanks!

[rocksblues]

If your looking to register a domain name and want reliable service I suggest trying ipowerweb. Look it up on Google. Less than $100.00 a year and great/lots of features.

[Servant of the 9]

I have used Register.Com for mine.
Just go to the site and follow the instructions there.

SO9

[xcamel]

use the oldest/best

http://networksolutions.com

[Lady Jag]

Register.com. Just buy the domain name and place your site here http://www.ixwebhosting.com/, it's cheap and the most reliable I've used.

[lucyblue]

Thanks for the info!

[Fiddlstix]

I own several domain names. I've used several different registrars over the years.

I like:

Total Online Solutions
Domain Name Registrations

Very reasonable prices.
Good service
Best for the Buck, IMHO

[lucyblue]

Thanks for your response!

Can you register the name without buying the hosting services?

This project is in its infancy, but I finally found a name that wasn't already taken. Can I pick my hosting service later?

[lucyblue]

Thanks for the info!

Do you know anything about how 'back-ordering' works?

(I checked several names before finding one that wasn't already taken and some services offered the ability to pay something like $19 to back-order)

Thanks again!

[xcamel]

IIRC - if whoever owns it gives it up, or it expires, you're in line to get it.

[redcountyrepublican]

Yes, you can purchase a domain and leave it parked at the registrar, then contract for hosting later.

The registrar I use has domain forwarding, if I want to put it on the back of one of my other domains and e-mail forwarding for up to three addresses included in the price of the registration.

[lucyblue]

Thanks for taking the time to reply - you've been a big help!

[pelikan]

HI Jag...I pulled it up but it says "error"...is this a temporary problem?

[pelikan]

Thanks for the info...

[krakath]

Domains can be stolen if they aren't renewed in time.

I got my domains registered from www.1and1.com and www.cheap-domain-name-registrar.com

I first got my domain registered at the second link, then had it renewed at the first. Both are legit (at least at the time I did my business with them).

As far as experience goes, I would suggest you handle domain renewals very early or face paying extra to re-secure your domain!

Shop around for a good price. Pay with credit card that has purchase protection so you don't get frauded out of some dough.

[Lady Jag]

Which, http://www.register.com/ or http://www.ixwebhosting.com/? They both work for me. Register.com is currently having a $10 special for domains (I think it's still on) and IX will give you 500 megs for @ $5/month. Not only that (knock on wood), the sites I have with them have only been down a few minutes in the past year - that's amazing. I currently use 3 web hosts and this one's the best ever.

[GMMAC]

For whatever it's worth as I'm unfamiliar with U.S. prices for same, I use a Canadian outfit called Sibername.
(http://sibername.com/)

It has an excellent domain name search engine on its site and charges about $16 CDN for names with the rate going down the more years purchased.
For anyone who hasn't a present need for a website (it also hosts them), Sibername will spin e-addresses off your domain name for about 1/3 $15/25 CDN per year.
These addresses work seamlessly once you're on the internet via any ISP - thus allowing you to change ISP's at will without changing your e-address. It's yours for as long as you keep paying the yearly domain fee and can always be transferred to another registrar if you ever become dissatisfied with Sibername.

I use my "permanent" addresses for friends, family and business and "official" purposes and generic ones from my current ISP for public forums etc rather than a Yahoo or Hotmail address because either has far more mailbox capacity than most standard "freebie" addresses.

[HitmanLV]

Register at godaddy.com for under $10 a year. They can host it for plans starting at around $4 a month, and more if you need more sophisticated services.

[silent_jonny]

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[Cedar]

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