As the resident “domain expert” among my friends, I get asked a lot of questions about registering domain names. So I thought it would be worthwhile to put together a guide with frequent tips for domain registration. Is someone asking you for help registering domains? You can point them here.
1. You don’t need to pay for Whois privacy
It used to be wise to pay for Whois privacy for your domain name. It kept your name, phone number, and address out of the public Whois directory, thus reducing the number of spam emails and phone calls you received after registering a domain. But most domain name registrars now automatically keep your information out of the public Whois to comply with privacy regulations. So, with the exception of a handful of domain name registrars, paying for Whois privacy is no longer necessary.
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