Best way to register a .com domain?

[nfbs]

Is their an equivalent to unforum for .com? I prefer to register directly instead of being stuck with a 3rd party that will be difficult to change from.

[byron_spy]

Is their an equivalent to unforum for .com? I prefer to register directly instead of being stuck with a 3rd party that will be difficult to change from.


They are quite good I use them for all .com's I would also like to find the "source" though

http://www.cheap-domainregistration.com/

[ambo]

Uniforum is the registry for .co.za domains. The registry for .com domains is Verisign and you can apply to be a registrar with them but its quite a process (compared with Uniforum).

You first have to be accredited by ICANN. There is a non-refundable application fee of about R20 000 and then an annual fee of about R36 000.

Then you have to build all the systems that are required for integration with the registry database. There will be lots of testing and verification of the systems before they allow you access to the main system to register domains.

[nfbs]

Thanks ambo + byron_spy.

[Mr.CookieMonster]

Godaddy

[bwana]

Hover.com. Completely painless domain registration (and transfers) without all the usual network solutions B.S.

[czc]

Godaddy

Just NO. They supported SOPA.

[byron_spy]

Thanks ambo + byron_spy.

No Probs ;) just be cautious for Go Daddy though

[ITCynic]

Uniforum is the registry for .co.za domains. The registry for .com domains is Verisign and you can apply to be a registrar with them but its quite a process (compared with Uniforum).

You first have to be accredited by ICANN. There is a non-refundable application fee of about R20 000 and then an annual fee of about R36 000.

Then you have to build all the systems that are required for integration with the registry database. There will be lots of testing and verification of the systems before they allow you access to the main system to register domains.

I don't think that the OP wants to start his own com registry business, merely wants to register a com domain.

The other posts so far mention quite a few registrars although I would stay away from Verisign die to their unethical business practises and they are quite expensive. (From experience)

Another registrar to consider is TUCOWS.

[House]

+1 for Namecheap. Has been with them for a few years now. Probably the best domain registrar.

[biometrics]

pairnic.com but that's because we host at pair.com so it's just a bit easier.

[warwickw]

internet.bs

[unskinnybob]

I use webafrica for all my domains. Quick and painless.

[HavocXphere]

+1 for Namecheap. Has been with them for a few years now. Probably the best domain registrar.
Yes. Due to paypal + hidden domain owner info.

[mika1000]

http://www.serv.co.za/ or http://www.domaincheap.co.za/

painless and cheapest!

[warwickw]

http://www.internetbs.net/

[Ghost02]

If you use any of these people for domain names do they do the DNS stuff for you?

[DragonRider]

I use Namecheap.com, they always have discount coupons, this month its BACK2SCHOOL - gives you about $1 off new registrations

[flashfaint]

If you want to register a .com domain try XnYnZ.com (http://www.xnynz.com/).
The cost of registration is $9.99 along with Website Builder,Personalized Email,Status Alerts.