Choosing a Domain Name Registrar
by John Davidson
You won’t need much support from a domain name registrar so why pay $35 if you can get away with only $10?
Be wary of the sites that offer $2.99 names though. They lure you in with a cheap price for the first year like $2.99, but then soak you each year after when you need to renew your name. Since transferring registrars is generally a pain-free process, don’t hesitate to transfer the name to a cheaper registrar. Do not leave the transfer to the last minute before the name expires! Give the registrar at least 30 days notice.
I register all my domain names with GoDaddy because they’re reasonably priced and have never let me down. .COM domain names are generally about $10. To save a few dollars, type “godaddy” into Google and click on the resulting “sponsored link” and you can usually score a promotion code. RetailMeNot is another good source for the latest GoDaddy coupon codes.
One thing to watch out for with GoDaddy. During the registration process they ruthlessly try to upsell you additional domain names, hosting and other add-ons. Be sure to double-check what you’re buying and the final price before checking out.
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