How to Find a Good Domain Name Registrar

You have found a great domain name suited for your weblog or website. And the best of all, the dot com name is available! That’s a hard find today :)

Now, your next step is to find the right domain name registrar.

I’ve done domain name registrations with several notable registrars, and for a number of domain names, because I’m actually owning dozens of websites and dozens more of domain names.

In my humble opinion, each of registrar has its own strengths and weaknesses. I have a tip or two for you on how to find a good domain name registrar.

How to find a good domain name registrar

In choosing the right registrar for your domain name, you might want to consider the following:

1. The range of services - does the registrar offer you not only domain name registration, but also other services as well, such as web hosting, SSL certificates, etc.?
2. The reputation - what clients say about the registrar?
3. The price tags - how competitive is the pricing and promo programmes the registrar has?
4. The customer support - how well the registrar handle enquiries?
5. The peace of mind - do you feel ’save’ with the regsitrar?

A recommendation for you

In my search for a registrar to add to my long list of registrar partners, I just found one that stands up above the rest - Triple.com.

No, I’m not their affiliate - yet, and this post is NOT about trying to get you join the Triple.com affiliate program through me :)

However, I honestly did recommend this registrar for two big plus - free privacy protection and visible domain secret key.

Privacy protection is important to protect you from spam and identity theft. Domain secret key is needed to transfer a domain name from one registrar to another.

Most registrars I deal with does offer those services, but they are either not free or treated as ‘hidden’ features (hidden domain secret key - perhaps to avoid customers easily transfer their domain names to another registrar?).

I register a domain with Triple.com today and all I can say is that the registration process is simple and straightforward. No double opt-in registration process, thus speeds up the process in itself.

The control panel is simple yet comprehensive - and as I mentioned above, the domain secret key is visible - easy to take note, and the privacy protection is free (my whois contact info appears as PrivacyProtect.org).

Triple.com also offer other services, such as web hosting and SSL certificates to complement it’s domain name registration services. Just give it a shot and see whether it is the right registrant for you.

Ivan Widjaya
Domaining

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