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$12.00

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per year

.net

$12.00

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.org

$12.00

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per year

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  • No setup fee

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  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Product Details

What is Google Domains?

Google Domains Technical Details

Deployment TypesSoftware as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsUnspecified
Mobile ApplicationNo
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Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Google Domains is used to set small business clients up with a custom domain name for their websites.
  • Clear pricing structure
  • Reminder emails about payments and security updates
  • Setting up custom email based on domain name
  • Some competitors will offer better prices for various domains
  • Doesn't offer as many small extensions as some competitors
If the absolute cheapest price or a very custom extension for your domain is a huge priority for you, you might want to look at a competitor. But for easy linking up with any of your other Google services (e.g., Gmail and Google Analytics), top-notch security features, and easy email forwarding setup, Google Domains is a great service for getting a website started.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Google Domains is being used across our whole district. It's great getting all of our tech information in one area. Very easy to use and we are able to register our websites using this service. If you need to transfer domains as well Google is able to do that with little stress involved.
  • Easy to use for non tech savvy businesses.
  • Ability to transfer a domain to them is very easy.
  • Simple GUI
  • More expensive.
  • Google Domains does not have country designated TLD
  • Google Domains is NOT hosting.
Google Domains is very well suited for the person who wants to easily and quickly buy a domain.
September 23, 2019

So Simple to Use

JaCoby Marston, CPA | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I love using Google Domains because Google has gotten it figured out on how to make hard things easy. I am a huge user of all products by Google. Google is a champ at taking something that is hard and making it so easy that anyone can figure it out. Google Domains is no different. Google has created a way to purchase and manage your Domains with ease. I love that Google offers this service to its customers. It is very easy to use and literarally takes seconds to find the domain you want to purchase and complete the checkout process.
  • Affordable Pricing: No promo codes are needed.
  • It's very easy to purchase a domain.
  • Very easy to maintain your domain once you have purchased it.
  • User-Friendly.
  • It's designed so that anyone can use it.
  • Some kind of ability to work to obtain domains that are owned by someone else.
If you have limited knowledge about how domains work and how to purchase one, then Google Domains is the place to shop. Google Domains is designed by the same company who brought you Gmail and Chrome Web Browser, both products which are amazing. I love Google Domains because it is so easy to purchase a new domain, and it is super easy to maintain your purchased domain. The pricing is very affordable, and you do not have to jump through hoops for a great deal.
Lori Scarmardo | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
As a side job, I do independent contract work in web design & development for small businesses & musicians. Google Domains has quickly become my top recommendation to clients because it is easy to work with & easy to teach the client how to use in order to make their own updates & customization once my initial work has been completed.
  • It is affordable, which makes it great for small businesses, artists, musicians, & other creatives.
  • It has user friendly tools & integration that allow someone with little to no knowledge of coding to take control of their online presence.
  • It includes a custom email with your domain, rather than as an upcharge.
  • Would love to see more integration with tools like Constant Contact or other email marketing tools.
I believe it is well suited for the average small business owner, artists or musician who is looking to create and maintain their own website without the need for specialized coding or design knowledge. It allows anyone to create a professional, robust web presence to support their business quickly and easily.
David H. Deans | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I've used Google Domains for my consulting company, GeoActive Group, website and associated subdomains. Previously I've used two other domain registration services over the last decade.
  • Google Domains' ease-of-use is one of the key benefits when compared to other services that I've used
  • Google Domains is integrated with complementary services such as Google Sites (which I also use)
  • Google Domains' registration fee includes contact information security at no additional cost
  • Google Domains' first level support is self-help online support. 24/7 online chat support is also available. This support is for 'experienced' users
  • Making recorded video tutorial available for the various features would be helpful to novice users
If you are experienced with Domain Registration services, then Google Domains is an excellent low-cost service provider with the features that most users require. If you utilize other Google services (such as the G-suite), then you will appreciate the common user interface for their SaaS offerings. Users without prior experience with Domain Registration services may find the configuration process too complicated and the support options inadequate for their needs.
Cameron Aubernon | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I use Google Domains for my own professional website, which is hosted elsewhere. I chose Google Domains because of how much they charge for a .com domain per year. I'm sure there are better prices out there, but since I'm already using a few of Google's other products and services, Google Domains is the way for me.
  • Google Domains is easy to use, from searching for your URL, to paying for it.
  • If you already have a Gmail account, you don't need to create a new login to use Google Domains.
  • $12/year for a .com address isn't a bad price to pay at all.
  • The main interface could use an update to bring it in line with the rest of Google's products.
  • I'd like to see more domain suffixes available.
  • If Google Domains also offered hosting with Google, that would be cool, too.
Do you want your own URL? Do you already use Google's products and services at work and at home? Do you not want to have to think too hard about how to set up and pay for your dream URL? Then Google Domains will be your best friend. You simply can't go wrong, unless you don't want a URL, of course.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We use Google Domains to create and manage emails for our employees. Its user interface makes it super easy and fast to do so! Also it integrates well with other Google products and that helps us a lot in our field.
  • UI Simplicity
  • Ease of use
  • The ability to backup your emails before deleting a certain account
  • The only problem with Google Domains is that you only have access to the basic domain extensions. The new, cool domains are only available on GoDaddy and other providers. Hopefully this will change soon.
  • Domain pricing was not the lowest on the market.
One huge benefit to using Google Domains is that everything can potentially and likely be linked together - mail, spreadsheets, documents, domains, etc. It is easy to find once in your account, and it's also pretty cost-effective, from what I've seen. Google Domains is definitely efficient and worth checking out. While it does not offer support for all domains, it has access to a majority of them, which is more than I can say about certain competing products.
Brian Chung | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Google Domains is being used across the whole organization. It helps with getting domains for our websites. What we also like is that it integrates into other Google products that we currently use - such as Gmail. It's very simple, customer service is great, and it's easy to use - which is why we like it over other domain services.
  • Integration with Google Suite.
  • Simple and easy to use.
  • They don't try to oversell me.
  • Integration with other website.
  • Easy interface.
  • It's on the more expensive side of domains.
  • Overall, it's hard for me think of different things I need. It's already a great product.
It's great for anyone that wants to buy a domain. It's easy to use and easy to understand. If you are brand new to the website world, google domains is the easiest to understand (vs. GoDaddy), especially if you are already using to existing Google products. If you are low on money, then go with another domain service - they usually have coupon codes to make it less than $2 for your first year.
Paul Lipman | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I use google domains to register and manage my website and email for my company.
  • Email management
  • Domain registration
  • Simple billing
  • Could use some free templates
  • Online help is a little difficult for the novice
  • Simple and quick way to set up your domains and transfer them as well. Good link to G Suite Admin Console.
  • Good reminders when you need to renew your system.
  • Easy ability to perform domain forwarding.
  • Allows you to choose custom name servers.
  • Ability to customize your resource records easily, although needs some work on detailing this for the novice.
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