Domain registration

smilodon · November 05, 2003, 12:59:59 AM

I'm looking to buy a domain name or two but don't need it hosting just yet. Anyone recommend how I can get the domian name without having to agree a hosting package first i.e companies that get a personal recommendation.

First off I just want the domain and then maybe some hosting in a few months time.

Thanks

TeaLeaf · November 05, 2003, 08:03:24 AM

domaincity.co.uk is who I use after making the mistake of using UK2 early on :blushes:

Stryker recommended me to them, they allow DNS management so that you can arrange your hosting separately

Talk to Stryker about hosting......

TL.

Gandalf · November 05, 2003, 08:10:49 AM

yup, I also use them.

simple, no nonsense management.

Squonk · November 05, 2003, 08:37:03 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by Gandalf-LordOfJelly@Nov 5 2003, 08:10 AM
yup, I also use them.

simple, no nonsense management.

i was gonna say what he said...

i have 2 domains with domaincity.co.uk and have had no problems

Doorman · November 05, 2003, 01:04:54 PM

I don't use domaincity.co.uk and have LOADS of trouble. (Not really, just being silly)

Anonymous · November 05, 2003, 05:38:05 PM

Well just to go against the grain I do use UK2.net and have had no probs at all (I have 4 domains with them)

TeaLeaf · November 05, 2003, 05:53:57 PM

But they don't allow DNS management unless you pay an extra Â£40 pa. It's free with domaincity. I used to use UK2 for my domains, then I found out why I should move......

If all you want is emailing forwarding to a single address then fine, use UK2. But if you want anything extra...... $$$

One final test:
Try to talk to someone at UK2 if you have a problem. You can't.
Try to talk to someone at domaincity - their phone number is on the website and they anwser it promptly - and they know Stryker (I haven't worked out if this is good or bad yet!).

TL.

smilodon · November 05, 2003, 06:10:22 PM

Ta very much.

My mate is starting up a business over the next few months and as soon as he has registered the company with Companies House then I'm supposed to grab the domain name quick. In the new year he will be looking for some basic web and e-mail hosting.

I was going to suggest Stryker and Dogmeat's Co, but he's a mate and I don't want him associating with drunks

A Twig · November 05, 2003, 08:26:08 PM

I used domaindirect.com - they held my domain for a year then transferred it when I fund a host nps wot so eva....
P.S. whatever you do DO NOT use Network Solutions - I'm currently 2 months into a domain transfr wait...

TeaLeaf · November 05, 2003, 09:50:37 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by smilodon@Nov 5 2003, 06:10 PM
he's a mate and I don't want him associating with drunks

Is that an oxymoron? :lol:

TL.

Stryker · November 05, 2003, 09:57:04 PM

let me make this real simple...... use domaincity or I'll break your legs. The fact domaincity is a technology partner of crosswired ltd has nothing to do with it

smilodon · November 06, 2003, 12:11:50 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by TeaLeaf+Nov 5 2003, 09:50 PM-->