How to buy a domain name at the cheapest price?
If you search casually, you will find a large number of purchase tutorials on domain name service providers such as GoDaddy and NameCheap. This is very friendly to newbies. However, the routine of domain name sales is usually to attract new users with extremely low first-year purchase prices, and then increase the unit price per customer through increasing renewal prices and additional services year by year. If you are not careful, you may easily encounter a price shock when renewing your subscription in the second year.
In addition, if you want to hold a domain name stably for a long time, in addition to renewal, you also need to consider factors such as the domain name security defense, domain name transfer, and customer support of the domain name service provider. I will attach some negative information about GoDaddy at the end of the article. Friends who are interested can move to the end.
Let me talk about my personal opinion first: GoDaddy does not live up to its name, while Namecheap and Namesilo have good reputations.
Because I have registered four domain names with Namesilo and renewed them once. So, if you don’t have a better option, consider it.
1. Make sure that ICANN certification is a formal domain name registrar.
As an ordinary individual, I have had several doubts about digital assets such as domain names:
- Can any company be sold?
- Who holds the pricing power?
- If the value of the domain name is too high, will these domain name registrars take it back without authorization?
- If the domain name price is too high, will renewal be prohibited?
- …
Of course, these are usually irrelevant to us. If continuity is not a concern, then if this domain name doesn’t work, you can just register another one.
However, domain name registration is actually managed by an organization, namely ICANN, which stands for The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers. This is a non-profit international organization established in 1998. It is responsible for coordinating the Internet's unique identifier system and its safe and stable operation on a global scale, including the space allocation of Internet Protocol (IP) addresses and the assignment of protocol identifiers. , generic top-level domain name (gTLD) and country and region top-level domain name (ccTLD) system management, as well as root server system management.
Therefore, no matter how cheap the domain name is, we'd better choose a regular domain name registrar certified by ICANN. The specific search website is as follows:
ICANN domain name registrar query website
2. Namesilo’s rising star is too low-key
Among the domain name registrars that claim to be cost-effective, Namesilo stands out.
Its domain name prices are straightforward, renewals do not increase in price, and there are no tricks in sales, so it is well-known among netizens. I don’t know if it’s because of poor marketing, but I have to search carefully for soft articles online. But don’t think that Namesilo is unknown. Its parent company, NameSilo Technologies Corp., was listed on the Canadian Nasdaq Stock Exchange (CNSX) on December 2, 2021. It is also a listed company.
There are many tricks to sell domain names. When you search AA.com and see the price of $9.99, you think you can buy it. You may only find out after placing an order that you need to buy it for two years. The first year is $9.99, and the second year is $99. In addition, there are additional charges for ICANN free, domain name privacy and other fees.
It is said, just said... When some netizens used GoDaddy to check the price of a domain name, they could still buy it on the first day, but the domain name was put on sale on the second day... I can only say that some so-called big brands are able to do well in sales, not without methods.
On Namesilo, the price of the domain name is much higher, and the nominal price is what it is. The price not only includes ICANN free. It is also one of the first domain name providers to provide domain name privacy protection for free.
Of course, it is not without its shortcomings. That is, the web page for domain name backend operations is a bit out of date. It feels like a design from 20 years ago. Fortunately, the UI for domain name search query and account backend has been redesigned. There is a sense of fragmentation when using it, which once made me suspect that I had logged into the wrong website.
So, if you want to buy a domain name on Namesilo, you can use this link:
New user discount code: playful
New users can use promo code: playful to save $1.
To be honest, this is all the discount Namesilo can offer, which is outrageous. I can't find a lower discount code anywhere on the internet.
If anyone finds it, please let me know in the comments via private message.
3. Namesilo registration and domain name purchase tutorial
1. Register an account
Just register with your email. If you need additional information, fill it out normally.
2. Select a domain name
Enter the domain name you want. If the price is right, it is recommended to choose a familiar top-level domain name such as com/net. If you still want to renew in the second year, pay attention to the price of ren(ewal).
3. Paid purchase
Then click "checkout" to purchase. It supports UnionPay, Alipay and other payment methods, which is more friendly to Chinese users.
Below is a screenshot of me typing the wrong English and buying the wrong domain name. After using the discount, it only cost me $1.
4. Domain name resolution and DNS server modification
This part of the content will be published in conjunction with the VPS server purchase tutorial, so please wait a few more days.
"This location will be a hyperlink to the article"
Even if you don't buy a server, you can do a lot of things with CloudFlare's Worker. Friends who haven't tried it yet can refer to these articles:
- "Basic Tutorial: Cloudflare Warp Registration and Use"
- "Cloudflare Warp Preferred IP Tutorial"
- "Advanced Tutorial: Cloudflare deploys worker preferred IP"
5. About GoDaddy
These are some negative comments I saw on Zhihu. They are for your reference only and you can identify them yourself:
- DNS servers hacked multiple times
- It is suspected to be a stolen domain name, which is what I mentioned above. It was registered after a search.
- There are tricks in pricing
- It is suspected that the customer service has a sales KPI and insists on asking whether to renew.
- Support SOPA
Okay, after reading this, if you find it useful, please click on the ad. It’s not easy to write.
New user discount code: playful
Now setting aside time on my next free afternoon to read more from the archives, and a stop at mulchlens confirmed that time will be well spent, the rare site whose archive deserves a dedicated reading session rather than just casual sampling is the kind of resource worth scheduling around and this one qualifies clearly.
Reading this gave me a small mental break from the heavier reading I had been doing, and a stop at actionfuelsdirection extended that lighter feel, content that provides relief without becoming trivial is harder to produce than people realise and this site has clearly figured out how to be light without being shallow at all.
Just want to record that this site is entering my regular reading list, and a look at bracecloth confirmed it deserves the spot, my regular reading list is short and well curated and adding to it requires meeting a fairly high quality bar that this site has clearly cleared without much effort apparently.
The clarity here is something I really appreciate, especially compared to sites that pile on jargon for no reason, and a look at claritysystems was the same, simple direct sentences that actually deliver information instead of dancing around the point for paragraphs at a time which wastes reader patience.
Самара, всем привет Тошнит, трясёт, сил нет Нужно что-то серьёзное Короче, нашел реально работающий способ — капельница от похмелья быстрый результат Поставили капельницу с солевым раствором В общем, жмите чтобы сохранить — вызвать капельницу на дом https://kapelnicza-ot-pokhmelya-samara-lhb.ru Капельница — это быстро и эффективно Перешлите тем кто в такой же ситуации
If you asked me to point to a recent positive sign for the open web this site would be near the top, and a stop at actionmapping reinforced that designation, the few sites that serve as evidence the web can still produce quality independent content are precious and this one has clearly become one for me.
Decided to subscribe to the RSS feed if there is one, and a stop at progressstructure confirmed that decision, content that I want delivered to me proactively rather than just remembered when I have time is content that has earned a higher level of commitment from me as a reader looking for reliable sources.
A piece that left me thinking I had been undercaring about the topic, and a look at ideatraction reinforced that mild concern, content that raises the appropriate weight of a subject without being preachy about it is doing important work and this site is providing that gentle elevation of attention for me consistently.
Люди помогите советом Близкий человек уже неделю в запое Соседи стучат в стену Платная клиника — бешеные деньги Короче, единственные кто взялся за сложный случай — наркологический стационар цена доступная Провели полную детоксикацию В общем, не потеряйте контакты — наркология москва стационар https://narkologicheskij-staczionar-moskva-gsh.ru Стационар — это реальный шанс Перешлите тем кто в отчаянии
Beyond the immediate post itself the editorial sensibility behind the site is what struck me, and a stop at makernavy continued displaying that sensibility, content that reveals editorial choices through accumulated reading is content with structural quality and this site has clearly developed an underlying approach worth identifying through multiple sessions of reading.
Beyond the immediate post itself the editorial sensibility behind the site is what struck me, and a stop at thinkingwithdirection continued displaying that sensibility, content that reveals editorial choices through accumulated reading is content with structural quality and this site has clearly developed an underlying approach worth identifying through multiple sessions of reading.
Люди помогите советом Ситуация критическая Дети напуганы Нужна срочная помощь на дому Короче, единственное что вытащило из запоя — капельница от запоя цена доступная Через пару часов человек пришёл в себя В общем, жмите чтобы сохранить — капельница от алкоголя на дому цена https://kapelnicza-ot-zapoya-voronezh-bqi.ru Звоните прямо сейчас Перешлите тем кто в такой же ситуации
Useful information presented in a way that does not feel like a sales pitch, that is what I appreciated most, and a stop at qenmora was the same, no upsell and no fake urgency just steady content laid out properly for someone trying to actually learn from it rather than just be sold to.
Genuine reaction is that I will probably think about this on and off for a few days, and a look at perfectmill added fuel to that, the best content lingers in your head after you close the tab rather than evaporating immediately and this site clearly knows how to write that kind of memorable content.
Здорова, народ Ситуация паршивая Организм просто отказывается работать Короче, единственное что реально спасает — сделать капельницу от похмелья недорого Вернулся к жизни В общем, не потеряйте контакты — прокапаться от алкоголя в в самаре https://kapelnicza-ot-pokhmelya-samara-lmr.ru Капельница — это быстро и эффективно Перешлите тем кто в такой же ситуации
Worth a quiet moment of recognition for the consistency I have noticed across multiple posts, and a stop at boomastro continued that consistent quality, sites that maintain quality across many pieces rather than peaking on one viral post are sites with real editorial discipline and this one has clearly developed that discipline carefully.
Looking at this objectively the editorial quality is hard to deny even setting aside personal taste, and a stop at quincenarrow maintained the same objective quality, the gap between what I personally enjoy and what is objectively well crafted exists and this site clears both bars simultaneously which is rarer than it sounds.
Started smiling at one paragraph because the writing was just nice, and a look at claritysystems produced a couple more such moments, prose that produces small spontaneous reactions in the reader is doing more than just transferring information and the writers here are clearly hitting that level fairly consistently throughout pieces.
Слушайте кто знает Брат совсем потерял контроль Дети боятся Нужна профессиональная помощь на дому Короче, спасла только капельница — вызвать капельницу от запоя на дому быстро Приехали через 30 минут В общем, жмите чтобы сохранить — капельница от запоя на дому капельница от запоя на дому Звоните прямо сейчас Перешлите тем кто в такой же ситуации
The overall feel of the post was professional without being stuffy, and a look at nationmagma kept that approachable expertise going, finding the right register for technical content is hard but this site has clearly figured out how to sound knowledgeable without slipping into that distant lecturing tone that loses readers in droves every time.
Closed and reopened the tab three times before finally finishing, and a stop at rovnero held my attention straight through, sometimes content fights for time against my own distraction and the times it wins say something positive about its quality and this post clearly won that fight today afternoon for me.
A piece that did not lecture even when it had clear positions, and a look at progressstructure maintained the same teaching without preaching tone, finding the line between informing and lecturing is hard and most sites land on the wrong side of it but this one has clearly figured out how to inform without becoming preachy.
Bookmark added in three places to make sure I do not lose the link, and a look at aeoncraft got the same redundant treatment, sites I am afraid to lose are the rare keepers and this is clearly one of them based on what I have read so far across this and a couple of related posts.
Liked that the post resisted a sales pitch ending, and a stop at ideatraction maintained the no pitch approach, content that ends without trying to convert me into a customer or subscriber is content that has confidence in its own value and this site is clearly playing the long game on reader trust.
Refreshing change from the usual sites covering this topic, no clickbait and no padding, and a stop at cratercoil confirmed the difference, this place clearly has its own voice rather than copying the formulas everyone else uses to chase clicks online which is becoming increasingly rare these days across nearly every popular subject.
Reading this on the train into work was a better use of the commute than my usual choices, and a stop at androblink extended that commute reading well, content that improves transit time rather than just filling it is content with practical benefit and this site has earned its place in my morning commute reading rotation.
Came in skeptical and left mostly convinced, that is the highest praise I can offer, and a look at ideaconversion pushed me further in the same direction, content that survives a critical first read is rare and worth recognising because most blog posts crumble under any real scrutiny these days when you actually pay attention closely.
Люди подскажите Тошнит, трясёт, сил нет Рассол уже не лезет Короче, нашел реально работающий способ — капельница от похмелья на дому срочно Голова прошла и тошнота ушла В общем, телефон и цены тут — прокапаться на дому https://kapelnicza-ot-pokhmelya-voronezh-itw.ru Звоните прямо сейчас Перешлите тем кто в такой же ситуации
Reading this slowly because the writing rewards a slower pace, and a stop at progressforward did the same, the pace at which I read content is something I now use as a quality signal and writing that earns a slower pace earns my attention as a reader looking for substance these days.
Now adding this to a short list of sites I would defend in a conversation about the modern web, and a look at nationmagma reinforced that defence list, the few sites that serve as evidence the web can still produce good things are precious and this one has clearly joined that small list of exemplary sites.
Solid value packed into a relatively short post, that takes skill, and a look at rovnero continues the dense useful content across more pages, this site clearly understands that respecting reader time is itself a form of generosity which is something most blog operations seem to have forgotten lately across the wider open web.
Воронеж, всем привет Близкий человек уже несколько дней в запое Соседи стучат в стену Нужна срочная помощь на дому Короче, только капельница реально спасла — прокапаться от алкоголя цены приемлемые Сняли ломку и стабилизировали состояние В общем, жмите чтобы сохранить — капельница на дому в воронеже цены https://kapelnicza-ot-zapoya-voronezh-bqi.ru Капельница — это реальный выход Перешлите тем кто в такой же ситуации
Reading this gave me a small mental break from the heavier reading I had been doing, and a stop at muralmend extended that lighter feel, content that provides relief without becoming trivial is harder to produce than people realise and this site has clearly figured out how to be light without being shallow at all.
Closed my email tab so I could read this without interruption, and a stop at qivzaro earned the same protected attention, when content is good enough to defend against the usual digital distractions you know it deserves better than the half attention most online reading gets in a typical busy day.
In the middle of an otherwise scattered day this post landed as a moment of focus, and a stop at ampblip extended that focused feeling across more pages, content that anchors a fragmented day rather than contributing to the fragmentation is content with real centring effect and this site is providing that anchoring function for me.
Felt mildly happier after reading, which sounds silly but is true, and a look at mallowmorel extended that small mood lift, content that improves rather than degrades my mental state is content I want more of and the cumulative effect of reading sites that lift versus sites that drag is real over time.
Reading this in my last reading slot of the day was a good way to end, and a stop at directionturnsmotion provided a satisfying close to the reading session, content that ends a day well rather than agitating it before sleep is the kind I value increasingly and this site fits that role for me consistently now.
Really appreciate the confidence to make a clear point rather than hedging everything, and a quick visit to aeoncraft maintained the same direct stance, writing that takes positions rather than equivocating is more useful even when the positions are debatable because at least the reader has something to react to clearly.
Top tier post, the kind that makes you want to share the link with friends working in the same area, and a stop at perfectmill only made me more confident in doing that, this site is one of the better resources I have seen on the topic recently across both new and older posts.
Worth every minute of the time spent reading, and a stop at privetplain extends that value across more pages, in a media environment where most content is engineered to waste attention this site stands out by treating reader time as something valuable rather than something to be exploited and stretched as far as possible.
Now wishing I had found this site sooner, and a look at strategybuildsresults extended that mild regret, the calculation of how many years of good content I missed by not finding the right sources earlier is one I try not to make too often but it does come up sometimes when I find sites this good.
Now thinking I want more sites built on this kind of editorial foundation, and a stop at cratercoil extended that wish into a broader hope, sites built on substance and care rather than on metrics and growth are the kind of sites I want to see more of and this one is a small example worth supporting.
Доброго дня, земляки Ситуация паршивая Рассол уже не лезет Короче, нашел реально работающий способ — снятие похмелья капельницей эффективно Приехали через 30 минут В общем, не потеряйте контакты — алкогольная капельница на дому алкогольная капельница на дому Капельница — это быстро и эффективно Перешлите тем кто в такой же ситуации
Самара, всем привет А на работу через пару часов Нужно что-то серьёзное Короче, нашел реально работающий способ — капельница от похмелья на дому срочно Голова прошла и тошнота ушла В общем, телефон и цены тут — снятие похмелья капельницей https://kapelnicza-ot-pokhmelya-samara-lhb.ru Не мучайтесь рассолами Перешлите тем кто в такой же ситуации
Genuinely good work, the kind that holds up over multiple readings without losing its appeal, and a stop at strategyactivation kept that going, definitely a site I will be returning to and probably mentioning to others who work in or care about this particular area of interest today and in coming weeks.
Adding to the bookmarks now before I forget, that is how good this is, and a look at burlauras confirmed the rest of the site is worth saving too, this is one of those rare finds that justifies the time spent searching the web for once which is a relief in the current environment.
Solid recommendation from me to anyone working in the area, the perspective here is grounded, and a look at androblink adds even more useful angles, the kind of site that becomes a reference rather than just a one time read which is a higher bar than most blogs ever reach today on the modern web.
Different in a good way from the cookie cutter content that fills most blogs covering this area, and a stop at ideaconversion kept showing me why, original thoughtful writing exists if you know where to look and this site has earned a place on my short list of those rare exceptions worth defending.
Now adding this site to a small mental group of recommendations I keep ready for specific kinds of inquiries, and a stop at progressforward extended the recommendation readiness, content that I can confidently point friends and colleagues toward in specific contexts is content with real social utility and this site has that utility clearly.
Skipped the related links section thinking I had read enough and then came back to it later when curiosity got the better of me, and a stop at bowclub confirmed I should have just read it first, every section of this site appears to deserve careful attention rather than skipping past lazily.