Domains
Registrars with fair renewal terms, free WHOIS privacy and DNS you can actually manage.
- NamecheapDomains with free WHOIS privacy, plus hosting, email and SSL.
- Cloudflare RegistrarDomains at cost price with no markup on renewals.
- PorkbunLow-cost domains with free WHOIS privacy and SSL included.
Domains: what to know
A cheap first year means nothing — a domain is a renewal you pay for years. What matters is the renewal policy, whether WHOIS privacy is included, and how easy it is to transfer away.
Keep the domain and the hosting separate where you can. Moving a site is routine; moving a domain under pressure is not.
How to choose
- Compare renewal terms, not the first year.
- Turn on registrar lock and two-factor authentication the day you buy.
- Make sure WHOIS privacy is included rather than sold as an add-on.