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Where to buy a domain name? by M73A on 07-03-2009 at 12:06 AM
NEVER had a domain name, or paid hosting. But as i need a portfolio online, I need something that looks 'professional'
any tips? suggestions?
anything is very helpful
thanks
RE: Where to buy a domain name? by toddy on 07-03-2009 at 12:08 AM
godaddy
RE: Where to buy a domain name? by M73A on 07-03-2009 at 12:10 AM
quote:was just looking on there! are they pretty good for pricing?
Originally posted by toddy
godaddy
also some paid hosting advice wouldnt go a miss
RE: Where to buy a domain name? by MeEtc on 07-03-2009 at 12:10 AM
http://vexxhost.com/hosting.htm
nvez from these forums runs it. hosting prices you can see there, and a domain you can get there too, somewhere around $10 USD/year
EDIT: as menthix suggests below on DH, i actually abandoned my DH account last fall even though its prepaid until this fall, and moved to vexxhost. Why? customer service. I have had issues with both hosts, actually probably more with vexx (was a hardware issue) and nvez fixed everything up himself, and moved me to new hardware. as far as features between the 2, DH does have more, but if all you need is to put up a simple site, either will do just fine.
Also, I'm not sure if its still being offered, but I got free but limited hosting from ikhost (aka seany from these forums) after getting domain name.
RE: Where to buy a domain name? by Menthix on 07-03-2009 at 12:13 AM
Do you also need hosting to go along with that? I'm happy with DreamHost for domains and hosting.
But there are thousands out there that are fine too 
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RE: Where to buy a domain name? by M73A on 07-03-2009 at 12:20 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Menthix
Do you also need hosting to go along with that? I'm happy with DreamHost for domains and hosting.
But there are thousands out there that are fine too
they are having a rather nixe independance day sale too! lol
RE: Where to buy a domain name? by toddy on 07-03-2009 at 12:22 AM
quote:use godaddy aswell for hosting.
Originally posted by M73A
quote:was just looking on there! are they pretty good for pricing?
Originally posted by toddy
godaddy
also some paid hosting advice wouldnt go a miss
if you wanna save abit more, then search online for a voucher. i got a nice 50% off a few months ago
RE: RE: Where to buy a domain name? by rix on 07-03-2009 at 12:22 AM
quote:
Originally posted by M73A
quote:was just looking on there! are they pretty good for pricing?
Originally posted by toddy
godaddy
also some paid hosting advice wouldnt go a miss
Word! GoDaddy is a quality name and no doubt - you will not be disappointed. Of course, there are plenty of service providers offering lower prices, but still... I've been using GoDaddy for past 5 years and haven't had any unsolved problems. The support there is very complaisant. I even got refunded for something i wouldn't thought i would be.
RE: Where to buy a domain name? by wj on 07-03-2009 at 12:29 AM
Dreamhost.com (coupon code: nosetupwj)
Free domain with hosting, cheap, reliable, good stuff.
RE: Where to buy a domain name? by M73A on 07-03-2009 at 12:31 AM
quote:hey wj, whats this coupon for? is it a better deal than the independance day sale on there now?
Originally posted by wj
Dreamhost.com (coupon code: nosetupwj)
Free domain with hosting, cheap, reliable, good stuff.
RE: Where to buy a domain name? by M73A on 07-03-2009 at 12:49 AM
well, im not too fussed if it goes wrong, i mean £5 for a year and a domain. lol. was gonna pay the for just the domain.
Thanks guys. If i have any trouble im gonna pm you menthix
RE: Where to buy a domain name? by blessedguy on 07-03-2009 at 01:15 AM
quote:I can make a coupon for you with better or same discount as wj's =)
Originally posted by M73A
whats this coupon for?
You know... we get something with referalls and coupouns...
RE: Where to buy a domain name? by M73A on 07-03-2009 at 10:34 AM
quote:ah sorry, i've already done it now.
Originally posted by blessedguy
quote:I can make a coupon for you with better or same discount as wj's =)
Originally posted by M73A
whats this coupon for?
You know... we get something with referalls and coupouns...
so are a few people from here using them to host their site?
RE: Where to buy a domain name? by prashker on 07-03-2009 at 10:49 AM
DreamHost costs too much, I got 2 years for 10$ however (mega new years special...so did Vilkku 
)
When DreamHost is not cheap, like MeEtc (but with my random referral spam) Vexxhost is g 
.
If you want DreamHost don't do the wj way, do the SONICSAM WAY You get like 57$ off for whatever, and 97$ other things
quote:fuck that, private whois information costs extra
Originally posted by M73A
quote:was just looking on there! are they pretty good for pricing?
Originally posted by toddy
godaddy
also some paid hosting advice wouldnt go a miss
For the same price you can get name.com domains and they are 100000000x BETTER
RE: Where to buy a domain name? by user35870 on 07-03-2009 at 11:04 AM
For domains I use http://namecheap.com and http://vexxhost.com for hosting, never had a problem with them . NameCheap also gives you free WHOIS protection for a year.
However, msgstuff.com is hosted by DreamHost and they have always been very reliable.
RE: Where to buy a domain name? by Dempsey on 07-03-2009 at 11:20 AM
I use ResellerClub for domains and my own server for hosting.
I really should try selling some hosting again...
RE: Where to buy a domain name? by M73A on 07-03-2009 at 11:27 AM
quote:well that's helpful. thanks
Originally posted by Dempsey
I really should try selling some hosting again...
quote:ah private is free? thats a good selling point! will have a browse
Originally posted by SonicSam
fuck that, private whois information costs extra
For the same price you can get name.com domains and they are 100000000x BETTER
RE: Where to buy a domain name? by Menthix on 07-03-2009 at 11:37 AM
Dreamhost does private domain registrations at no extra cost too.
TBH, private domain registrations should be default everywhere. Wake up registrars, it's not 1990 anymore, why should I publish my address to the world?
RE: Where to buy a domain name? by prashker on 07-03-2009 at 11:41 AM
quote:yep
Originally posted by M73A
ah private is free? thats a good selling point! will have a browse
, Additionally vexxhost has a summer sale, check it out, it looks epic http://vexxhost.com/hosting.htm
RE: Where to buy a domain name? by Adeptus on 07-03-2009 at 09:58 PM
Since you've already done it, this is just for future reference.
I'd never buy domain registration and hosting from the same place. The way I like to do it is I own and manage my domains and have the hosting provider just host. That way, if they suck or happen to go out of business, I can point my domain elsewhere in a matter of hours and I need no cooperation from them to do it.
name.com is an excellent registrar. I have no hosting suggestions, since I have my own private arrangements for that.
RE: Where to buy a domain name? by M73A on 07-03-2009 at 10:35 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Adeptus
Since you've already done it, this is just for future reference.
I'd never buy domain registration and hosting from the same place. The way I like to do it is I own and manage my domains and have the hosting provider just host. That way, if they suck or happen to go out of business, I can point my domain elsewhere in a matter of hours and I need no cooperation from them to do it.
name.com is an excellent registrar. I have no hosting suggestions, since I have my own private arrangements for that.
I shall keep that in mind, was the first time I invested in any domain or host, so
gotta start somewhere...quote:
Originally posted by SonicSam
When DreamHost is not cheap, like MeEtc (but with my random referral spam) Vexxhost is g
quote:how much are you getting paid sonic sam?
Originally posted by SonicSam
yep
http://vexxhost.com/hosting.htm
RE: Where to buy a domain name? by Kenji on 07-03-2009 at 10:54 PM
Name.com ftw, and bug Nitro/Thor for free hosting.
RE: Where to buy a domain name? by Thor on 07-03-2009 at 11:01 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Kenji
Name.com ftw, and bug Nitro/Thor for free hosting.
Personally I've used namecheap and Dreamhost, been hosted by Dreamhost for two years and although it's not the cheapest I can't complain, service hasn't let me down nor anything else really.
RE: Where to buy a domain name? by MeEtc on 07-04-2009 at 01:42 AM
Just don't get your hosting from Seattle's Fisher Plaza. I've been waiting for geocaching.com to come online all day 
RE: Where to buy a domain name? by Baggins on 07-04-2009 at 01:53 AM
quote:What! Geocaching.com is down!?
Originally posted by MeEtc
Just don't get your hosting from Seattle's Fisher Plaza. I've been waiting for geocaching.com to come online all day
D:
RE: Where to buy a domain name? by Felu on 07-04-2009 at 04:10 AM
quote:Same here. I've been using Namecheap + Dreamhost for almost 3 years. No complains at all.
Originally posted by Thor
Personally I've used namecheap and Dreamhost, been hosted by Dreamhost for two years and although it's not the cheapest I can't complain, service hasn't let me down nor anything else really.
RE: Where to buy a domain name? by ShawnZ on 07-04-2009 at 04:12 AM
name.com for domains, vexxhost for hosting
RE: Where to buy a domain name? by prashker on 07-04-2009 at 04:12 AM
quote:20$
Originally posted by M73A
how much are you getting paid sonic sam?
RE: Where to buy a domain name? by Vilkku on 07-04-2009 at 05:46 AM
I got hosting and domain name from Dreamhost for a total of $10 USD for two years
RE: Where to buy a domain name? by prashker on 07-04-2009 at 06:16 AM
quote:Yeah, if Vilkku hadn't of told me of this uber special, I would have not gotten it
Originally posted by Vilkku
I got hosting and domain name from Dreamhost for a total of $10 USD for two years
RE: Where to buy a domain name? by user27089 on 07-04-2009 at 10:33 AM
If you've already got your domain, then for hosting use No Wires Ltd, they're a UK company that offer hosting solutions from £14.99 per year, which is probably perfect for you. Plus they're really on the ball and have excellent support, I use them for everything, and they're perfect.
RE: RE: Where to buy a domain name? by Salem on 07-10-2009 at 03:32 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Menthix
Do you also need hosting to go along with that? I'm happy with DreamHost for domains and hosting.
But there are thousands out there that are fine too
Yep, I too am a happy Dreamhost user. I'd certainly recommend them
RE: Where to buy a domain name? by M73A on 05-28-2010 at 03:24 PM
I'm looking at swapping over to No Wires Ltd now my Dreamhost account has run out...
When changing my domain over it asks me for the EPP code... fair enough, and has an optional tick box, costing £1 that is "DNS Management"
what is that?