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Do NOT use GoDaddy, don't even visit the site. (I recommend Porkbun, personally)
I recently had an idea for a business and spent hours brainstorming the perfect domain name. I used GoDaddy to check its availability, and it was still open, so I decided to come back later to purchase it. Just a few hours later, when I went to buy the domain, it was gone. My suspicions grew, so I looked up for the registrar —and it was GoDaddy. I've heard stories about this happening but experiencing it firsthand is something else. This is a warning to anyone using their platform: be careful when searching for domain availability on GoDaddy. They might register it themselves before you get the chance. If you're checking domain availability, consider using safer alternatives or tools that don't profit from snatching domains. Don't let this happen to you—stay informed.

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