Simon WillisonJun 15, 2023

OK, who can recommend a domain name registrar that:

- Is boring and dependable and has a rock solid track record
- Has a really good UI, including on mobile
- Supports as many TLDs as possible
- Isn't likely to get acquired by someone else
- Ideally supports multiple payment methods as insurance against accidental card expiry

I'd settled on Google Domains... but they just sold themselves to Squarespace! https://9to5google.com/2023/06/15/google-domains-squarespace/

Google Domains shutting down, assets sold and being migrated to Squarespace

Google Domains is "winding down following a transition period," with Squarespace taking over the business and assets...

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Show threadLes Orchard

@simon I don't think they check off all the items on your list, but I bought my first few domains from Pair Domains almost 20 years ago and have never transferred them away

https://www.pairdomains.com/

Pair Domains

Jun 15, 2023 at 11:09pmWeb
Show threadDenis 🌏Jun 16, 2023
@lmorchard @simon okay THAT takes me back! I'm pretty sure I bought and hosted the first ever domains I owned on pair. I'd completely forgotten that!