Guides, tips & domain advice
Practical writing about registering, transferring and renewing domains in India — including the parts most registrars would rather you did not read.
How to Register a Domain Name in India in 2026
The whole process takes about three minutes and costs less than a tank of petrol. Here is exactly what happens, what you actually need, and the four mistakes that cost people real money.
Comparison.IN vs .COM: Which Domain Is Best for an Indian Business?
The honest answer depends on one question: where are your customers? Here is the decision laid out properly, including the case where you should buy both.
PricingDomain Registration Cost in India in 2026
The advertised price is rarely the price. Here is what each extension costs over two years, with GST, and why the cheapest first year is usually the most expensive choice.
BasicsWhat Is the Difference Between a Domain and Hosting?
People are sold both together and rarely told which does what. The distinction is simple, and knowing it stops you paying for something you do not need.
GuideHow to Choose a Domain Name: 10 Rules That Actually Matter
Most advice about choosing a domain is written for American startups. These ten rules are written for a business that has to read its address aloud down an Indian phone line.
MoneyGST on Domain Registration in India, Explained
18%, and yes you can usually claim it back — provided the invoice carries your GSTIN. Here is what to check before you pay.
GuideHow to Transfer a Domain to Another Registrar in India
A transfer takes a few hours and adds a year to your expiry. The technical part is easy; the awkward part is asking your current provider for the code.
ComparisonChoosing a Domain Registrar in India in 2026
We sell domains, so treat our opinion accordingly. What follows is the checklist we would use if we were buying — apply it to us as well as to everybody else.
GuideWHOIS Lookup: How to Find Out Who Owns a Domain
WHOIS tells you when a domain was registered, when it expires and who manages it. Since privacy rules changed, it tells you rather less about who owns it — here is how to read what is left.
GuideDomain Renewal in India: How Not to Lose Your Name
An expired domain does not vanish immediately — but the window to recover it is shorter and more expensive than most people assume. Here is the timeline.
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