This is outside my scope of geekery, whilst I am well experienced with the basics of internerding going any further than forum whoring is beyond me.
I need a domain name. I need it pretty fast too... a mate has offered me web space so that's sorted, but I need the name confirmed and operational by the weekend. Yes, it's a demand, but not from me but someone above... I'm just the pleb that has to make it happen.
That isn't so much of a problem in itself, but before I jump in head first I'd like a bit of advice.
My main queries are: Is there a major difference between forking out, say, $80/year through one company vs. $20 a year through another? Just how much support and backup can be offered on such a thing to justify the cost difference? Once this is set up I can't imagine we'd have worries unless there's a server change or the like and we'd have ample warning, so I'd like to know what else there is to worry about in justifying costs.
Another thing, can private registration be used? For I'd rather conceal my current details for the sake of paranoia... I wouldn't be doing anything naughty as such with the site but have a feeling that associating my address with the domain could cause a problem or two in the future
Finally, with that out of the way... where would you recommend I look to buy the domain, and do I need to worry about anything else other than supplying the hosting info and paying my cash?
Thanks in advance, I need all the help I can get right now
I need a domain name. I need it pretty fast too... a mate has offered me web space so that's sorted, but I need the name confirmed and operational by the weekend. Yes, it's a demand, but not from me but someone above... I'm just the pleb that has to make it happen.
That isn't so much of a problem in itself, but before I jump in head first I'd like a bit of advice.
My main queries are: Is there a major difference between forking out, say, $80/year through one company vs. $20 a year through another? Just how much support and backup can be offered on such a thing to justify the cost difference? Once this is set up I can't imagine we'd have worries unless there's a server change or the like and we'd have ample warning, so I'd like to know what else there is to worry about in justifying costs.
Another thing, can private registration be used? For I'd rather conceal my current details for the sake of paranoia... I wouldn't be doing anything naughty as such with the site but have a feeling that associating my address with the domain could cause a problem or two in the future
Finally, with that out of the way... where would you recommend I look to buy the domain, and do I need to worry about anything else other than supplying the hosting info and paying my cash?
Thanks in advance, I need all the help I can get right now