How to Compare Domain Name Resellers

A domain reseller can get the perfect domain for your Web site.

Domain name resellers are also known as domain name registrars. What these professionals do is collect and buy domain names that can be entered into a Web browser by users to lead them to a Web site. You can buy a domain name through the domain name registrars, so that when users enter the domain, they get to your Web site. However, you should not just choose any reseller. You need to make sure your choice is reputable first.

Instructions

1. Pay attention to the price that the domain name registrar is selling the domains for. Expect to pay between $10 and $30 per year. Anything cheaper may be too good to be true.

2. Check the contracts carefully for hidden fees. Smaller domain name resellers sometimes add lots of fees to offset their lower prices. Also, make sure the price won't automatically rise significantly after a period of time.

3. Ask questions about how the domain name reseller provides customer service to clients. Ideally, you would be able to get assistance 24 hours a day seven days a week via a phone call, e-mail or through a Web site. A quick response time is also something to look for.

4. Go through the domain name registrar's Web site carefully. Make sure it is user-friendly and easy to use and navigate. This is the best indication you'll have of how easy the management interface for the domain will be.

5. Find out what the delay will be in using the domain after you have purchased it. This can range from hours to days, depending on the domain name reseller's policies.

6. Check to be sure that you will have full control over the domain once you purchase it from the domain name reseller. Your name and contact information should be listed as the technical, billing and administrative person, not the domain name reseller.

References

• "PC" magazine: Choosing a Domain Name Registrar
• Domain Superstar: How to Choose a Domain Name Registrar