Hi all - I used to use Google Domains but have since moved to Squarespace for my domains since they stopped supporting Google Domains and I had to transfer my accounts.
I’m not thrilled about being associated with Squarespace, so before I move all my client domains, I wanted to reach out and see if there are any particular providers that you all recommend and if it really matters. I just want a simple way to manage DNS. Thanks!
NameCheap, mainly because I’m very familiar with their DNS settings now. They have good prices and easy setups with multiple guides for different hosting platforms. Just don’t get their ‘business email’ service.
@Harlyn
As a NameCheap user, I think Porkbun is even easier to use and has a similar ‘old fashion’ interface. Prices on Porkbun are often cheaper, especially for renewals.
Cloudflare is good for side projects with no big expectations for the future (though they have vendor lock-in since they don’t allow the use of other nameservers).
@Kiran
That vendor lock-in is unfortunate, but it’s not a big issue. Their nameservers are among the fastest and most reliable globally. Even if you register your domain elsewhere, I recommend using their nameservers.