Domain names are necessary for anyone who wants to build their own blog or website. While it is possible to find free blog hosting full time entrepreneurs will generally want to make the transition to their own domain. What makes a company the best place to register domain names? Cost, ease of use, and easy access to WhoIs Guard. The company that fits all of my requirements is NameCheap.
Cost
The starting cost to register a domain name is $9.69 which is pretty low. But with a bit of searching it is easy to find coupons that make the cost even lower. I’ve never paid full price for a domain. By using coupons my domain cost as been between $6.99 and $8.81. Are there cheaper websites you can use to register your domain name? Yes. However, I find the other features of NameCheap make up the difference.
Ease of Use
I love how easy it is to use and maintain multiple domain registrations with NameCheap. When looking for a new domain all extension options are listed. Once you have chosen a name your account information is easy to access. The number of domains are listed as well as details about when each subscription needs to be renewed. It is possible to set up annual renewal, which is quite convenient for people with a large number of domains. I prefer to renew my domains manually, however, in order to take advantage of the latest coupons.
Transferring your domain name to a host is also very simple. You select the domain you want to transfer and put in the new server codes and within 24 hours everything is complete. In my experience this actually only takes a few minutes.
WhoIs Guard
I absolutely love this little gem. Usually there is a fee associated with WhoIs, but NameCheap offers the service for free. WhoIs is the best way to protect your personal information while maintaining a website.
*This is just one of many possible sites to register a domain. The thoughts and views in this article are based on a variety of factors, and are the opinion of this writer. The best place to register a domain could be many different places. Only you will be able to decide where the best place to register domains is after you register a few for yourself.