checkdomain

About the company

checkdomain GmbH was founded in 2000 and is based in Lübeck, Germany. The company says it began with a website for checking whether a domain name was available, developed by founder Johannes Herold. It later expanded into domain registration and web hosting and is now part of group.one.

Domain registration and management remain central to the brand, alongside hosting for websites and email. The company serves customers from its Lübeck base; the exact data-centre facility used for an individual hosting plan is not confirmed.

What checkdomain sells

Domain services

Search for, register, transfer and manage domain names across a broad range of extensions, with related domain services.

Shared web hosting

Four general-purpose plans include website space, databases, email, SSL and backups. They are aimed at hosting one or more standard websites, from smaller projects to sites needing more resources.

WordPress hosting

WordPress runs on shared web-hosting plans rather than a separate managed WordPress platform. Eligible plans include one-click installation, but customers manage WordPress, theme and plugin updates themselves.

Email hosting

Standalone domain-based email includes mailboxes, webmail and standard mail protocols, for people who want email without buying website hosting.

Website builder and online shop

Do-it-yourself tools are available for creating a website or an online shop.

Website creation service

Customers can also request a service to have a website created for them.

Managed servers, SSL and marketing services

The product information lists managed servers and SSL certificates, including free SSL with web hosting. SEO and digital marketing services include RankingCoach and services for search, banner and social-media advertising. On-demand technical assistance is also available for hosting-related issues.

Servers and support

checkdomain states that its web, email and WordPress hosting is located in Germany, but does not identify the exact facility or the location of a specific customer’s server. Published support channels include telephone, email, live chat and a contact form, with online guides and a help centre. Telephone support is listed Monday to Friday, 08:00–20:00; hours for email and live chat are not confirmed.

Who should consider checkdomain?

It may suit customers who want to manage domains, websites and email through one provider, or who need conventional shared hosting. Look elsewhere if you specifically need a separately managed WordPress service or need a confirmed data-centre facility for a particular plan.

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