Renewing a Web Domain

[Vulcan Princess]

I have a web domain through AT&T/Yahoo!, and I'm totally fed up with them. (I've had the domain for about 4 years.) They're charging me way too much, and they don't have the services I want. My domain is set to expire in mid-April.

I've switched my web hosting to Microsoft Live, and my domain now forwards there. I've canceled my auto-renew with AT&T. When the time comes to renew my domain, how do I do it? I'm looking for a seamless transition, and I figured that someone here might have some experience with it. Thanks!

Edited to add: Okay, it looks like it won't be seamless after all. I need an "authorization code" from Yahoo! in order to make the transfer. Unfortunately, I can't get the code because I've already canceled my auto-renew. I'll have to deal with customer disservice tomorrow. (I'm all set up on the other end for the transfer. It's just on Yahoo!'s end.)

 

[Jetfire]

I think you should check out www.godaddy.com and www.lunarpages.com

like the day it is up...register with godaddy...they have hosting...but I like lunarpages for hosting.

pick which works for you.

 

[Wicca who Wonta]

I used http://www.active-domain.com/ for 5 years and was very happy with it. They give you total control and even if the web host insists on managing the domain you can override their control from the control panel.

 

[Robert Maxwell]

I use http://www.inexpensivedomains.com

Their site is hideous but I've never had any gripes with their functionality.

 

[jamestyler]

I'll throw in another vote with godaddy. I used them to register domains through work and I've never had a problem. Though I also use Domain Monster if I need something specific as they have way more options.

I only deal with Coma White for hosting. I run Coma White, so it's the cheapest option for me

 

[Tom]

Godaddy is the best!

 

[Vulcan Princess]

Thanks, everyone! I decided to go with Godaddy, since they gave me the best price. I'm just waiting for the transfer to go through. (Supposedly, everything should be done by Saturday morning.)