Domain Name Forum

**pealo86** · 01-10-2010, 06:10 AM

So far all of the domains I've registered have been with my hosting company, but I'm thinking of trying out another.

I was thinking of going with 123-reg but I've heard both good and bad things about them.

Any recommendations anyone?

Cheers.

**chrishirst** · 01-10-2010, 06:17 AM

123-reg are ok until you decide to move from them

(same with 1and1). I used to use plugsocket.co.uk

Now we are Nominet approved ourselves

, which is very handy

**pealo86** · 01-10-2010, 06:23 AM

Thanks. Yeah I used to be with 1and1 too and they tried to force me into renewing a domain that I didn't even want, without my permission. It lead to a lot of angry emails getting sent from me and they eventually got scared away lol... idiots!

**CanSpace** · 01-10-2010, 02:07 PM

If your needs are basic (ie no bulk modification tools or privacy needed, etc), I would simply go for the one with the best price...

**markanthony04** · 01-17-2010, 04:53 AM

I have used Dynadot for the past 2 years (and 60+ domain names later..!) and they are pretty good and they seem to resolve the name servers very quickly too.

**~ServerPoint~** · 01-18-2010, 07:32 AM

Sometimes cheap price do not give you the best (or just good) service even for the domain name registration.

**rolda hayes** · 01-18-2010, 07:59 AM

Exactly, "Buy it cheap - Buy it twice..."

I've had domains with 123 and it can be a nightmare to get anything moved...

I'd recommend LCN.com any day of the week.

**Sean Barron** · 09:30 AM

Nominet isthe best place to purchase UK domains

**-webmaster-** · 01-18-2010, 11:09 AM

One more vote for nominet.org.uk

**chrishirst** · 01-18-2010, 12:07 PM

Why would you want to to pay £80 to register a .co.uk at Nominet??

**rolda hayes** · 01-18-2010, 02:10 PM

I'm glad you said that Chris.

I couldn't find out how much domains were there and thought it was a little strange that someone would buy from them...?

**SiberForum** · 01-19-2010, 02:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolda hayes

I'm glad you said that Chris.

I couldn't find out how much domains were there and thought it was a little strange that someone would buy from them...?

If you are interested in number of domain names which they have registered- contact them and ask about that. I suppose that wouldn't be a sort of hidden information there

**chrishirst** · 01-19-2010, 04:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SiberForum

If you are interested in number of domain names which they have registered- contact them and ask about that. I suppose that wouldn't be a sort of hidden information there

I must have missed the point of that answer entirely.

**chatab** · 01-22-2010, 04:57 AM

i think 1and1.co.uk is best place for uk domain names.

**SiberForum** · 01-22-2010, 05:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrishirst

I must have missed the point of that answer entirely.

Not a problem

I suppose that did not hurt his research in any case