Most of my domains are Ionos which is normally great because they include an email but after raising the pricing to $17/year I'm looking for the best alternative options. These would be domain transfers so have to factor that into pricing as well. Prefer the same registrar with email but not opposed to hosting separately if it's a simple process. I usually just add the email to Google.Appreciate any help!
*Should clarify that I'm wanting the total price email and domain less than what I'm already paying, a few suggestions add up to more than I'm already paying when factoring in email yearly cost.
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What is a domain registrar?
A domain registrar is a company that is authorized to register (rent) domain names and assign IP addresses to those domain names. They provide registrars with tools to manage ownership information, security, renewals and adjust DNS records. Domain registrars are authorized by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN).
Do I have to use my web host as my domain registrar?
With rare exceptions, you do not have to use your web host as your domain registrar. You can register your domain with one company and use a different web host. An exception to this rule is a subdomain website plan. Many free website builders supply a complimentary subdomain. If your plan only allows subdomains, you can not point a different domain name to that website.
Is a domain registrar and DNS provider the same thing?
No, while many domain registrars provide DNS services, they aren’t the same thing. Domain registration is leasing the domain name. DNS servers are where the domain name information is stored. Providers like DNSimple and Cloudflare offer DNS server packages with extra functions on top of the basic services that domain registrars often offer as part of a domain name bundle.
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I have recently been working on improving my overall website setup and would like to have a setup which i not have to worry about changing or updating anytime soon.
My current domain registrar is SiteGround and website host is Rocket.net
Does domain registrar play a role in the overall speed of your website? How would you objectively decide on a “good registrar”? What is your domain registrar and how why did you chose?
Some of the factors i can think of in helping the decision could include:
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Reliable
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Customer support
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Not a reseller
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Domain registration is their core or a vital part of their business model
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Easy to transfer
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Is the company going to be around in the next 5-10 years
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Speed (if it plays a role)
Based on the initial research that I have done, i am leaning towards IONOS or Cloudflare. Maybe Cloudflare. And one of the reasons is that Microsoft lists both of them in their list of recommended domain registrars.
+1 for IONOS (was 1&1). Been with them since… ~1999. Never been forced off my package as the options evolve. I have upgraded/moved package a few times and never had any issues.