Securing Internet Domain(s)

[930LDR]

So I've spent some time poking around the various providers and wanted to see if anyone on here has any sage advice for me.

I'm looking to secure a domain name in anticipation of potentially launching a new business concept. Haven't given any thought to hosting or the such and don't really want to think about it at this point. I just want to make sure that if I decide to pursue the concept that the domain name(s) I want are secured and don't suddenly get registered while I'm conducting my diligence.

Thanks!

[Red88Carrera]

GoDaddy has them for about $10/yr. That includes free hosting and email. If you need SSL you need to purchase a deluxe hosting plan from them. You can buy the domain and just park it until you need it.

[stomachmonkey]

There are some smaller registrars that have been accused of having failed registrations on behalf of their members and then suddenly having that domain get snatched up.

I use godaddy strictly for registration.

Hosting is always somewhere else.

[930LDR]

If I use godaddy does it limit me to using them to host once I move forward or can I take that domain name anywhere?

[EarlyPorsche]

Bluehost.

[Red88Carrera]

You can set up hosting anywhere that offers it. You don't need to host with GoDaddy. GoDaddy hosts my sight, and I have not had any issues.

[911Rob]

I use goDaddy