Another comment, even more important. I'm really surprised you mention nothing about the online tools and explanations for how to use those tools that the registrar provides. I mean, is anything actually more important than the ability to *use* the domain name you've registered? I would recommend that would be registrants actually look around on the registrar sites long enough to see whether they can find clear explanations of both the registration process and the domain name configuration process. Do you need hosting with your domain? Does the registrar explain how to set up the name servers to work with your host? I have about 150 domains, and I've used a lot of registrars, and their online tools vary greatly. Some are easy to use, some are a maze of upsells that could confuse even power users. I think you're looking for a clear interface, few ads and upsells presented along the way, with a easy to understand FAQ about how to configure your name. Bret