I'm looking for the best place to purchase a domain name, but there are so many options out there with varying prices. I've heard mixed things about GoDaddy, with lots of people criticizing them. On the other hand, Cloudflare and Google Domains (now Squarespace) seem to get good reviews, but I'm confused about their relationship with GoDaddy. I'm hoping to find a domain provider that allows for automatic renewal so I don't lose my domain if I forget, as well as reminders before expiration. What do you recommend?
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Namecheap works well for me! I've never had any issues, and they support auto-renewal and reminders. It's user-friendly and reliable, just a bit pricier than some alternatives. Also, I hear good things about Porkbun too!
Exactly, but it's worth it for the reliability!
I’ve had a good experience with Cloudflare as well. They have good prices and I've not noticed any major issues with their service. Just a heads up, when you buy through them, you do have to use their DNS, but I don't mind since I use it anyway. Perfect for a low-maintenance setup!
Agreed! It's nice to avoid those sneaky upsells.
Good point! I’ve also found them to be transparent about pricing, which is refreshing.
If you’re considering more budget options, I've had no problems with Hover too. It's been a smooth experience, and they help keep things simple. But yeah, Porkbun is definitely popular here for a reason!
I’ve heard good things about Hover and how reliable they are.
Yeah! Sometimes, it's just about finding what fits your needs best.
You might want to steer clear of GoDaddy; I've heard a lot of bad things about them. Personally, I use Porkbun for my domains. It's straightforward and easy to use, plus they have a great support team. They offer automatic renewal too! I'm really happy with them.
I moved all my Google domains to Porkbun too! Can't recommend them enough.
Absolutely! The no-nonsense approach is what I love about Porkbun.
For my domains, Cloudflare is fantastic. They don't have hidden fees, and everything auto-renews with reminders before expiration. They didn't buy GoDaddy; they just sometimes work together for DNS services. I like having all my stuff in one place, but I've heard good things about Porkbun and Namecheap too.
I switched from Namecheap to Cloudflare for my latest domain, but Porkbun has been great for privacy and prices.
Yes! Cloudflare keeps everything simple, and I've had a good experience so far.
Namecheap's UI is nice, but yeah, pricing isn't the lowest out there.