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First thanks to everyone who has provided or will provide feedback, comments, etc, even if they're negative towards DNSimple. I'm one of the two guys behind DNS
by aeden 16y ago
First thanks to everyone who has provided or will provide feedback, comments, etc, even if they're negative towards DNSimple. I'm one of the two guys behind DNSimple and I just want to take a moment to explain what you get and why I think that DNSimple is worth considering for domain registration and management.
First of all, the price of the domain varies from TLD to TLD. For a full price list of the supported TLDs you can take a look here: https://dnsimple.com/tld-pricing https://dnsimple.com/tld-pricing - the price list includes prices for registrations, renewals and transfers.
Second, our core business is really hosted DNS. You can use DNSimple without registering a domain through us. Some of you may say that either a.) I can use my current registrar's DNS service and it doesn't cost me anything extra (which is true) and b.) I can host my own DNS (which is also true). If price is your primary motivating factor then by all means go for the lowest cost provider for registration and DNS services. If, on the other hand, you want good, no-hassle service with a REST API and developers who actually give a damn about you working to solve DNS and domain problems you have, then I would hope you would consider DNSimple.
Finally, I just want to say that while I would love to be able to give out free domains, that simply isn't a realistic way to do business. For domains transferred out of GoDaddy right now I'm offering the domains at cost with the understanding that I'll be making some profit from the hosted DNS services. I won't apologize for wanting to stay in business and help people with their DNS, which is really what I want do.
Thanks again for the feedback, and please keep it coming. Feel free to tell me I suck or just walk away, it's all good. In the end I am confident that DNSimple customers will be thrilled with what they get and will know that they are getting something that is well worth the small amount they'll pay each year.
- mgw 16y agoI guess you're not a direct accredited registrar? Who are you reselling for? (I'm sorry if this is mentioned on your website. I didn't have the time to look for it.)
- aeden 16y agoDNSimple uses Enom as it's accredited registrar.
- Sukotto 16y agoI think that advertisement needs to sell people a little better on why they would want to switch. What specific pain does this promotion address, and why is it worth $10.50 + $3/mo to switch to your service?
- aeden 16y agoThanks, that's a good point. I've updated the promotional page a bit to discuss the specific pain points that I've experienced with GoDaddy that I am trying to solve with DNSimple. I'm open to suggestions for more though. :-)
- lallysingh 16y agoQuick note: "happiness" is spelled with two 'p's.
- aeden 16y agoDoh! Thank you, I've just pushed the fix.