Internet service provider: Webmaster & network

ALL-INKL.COM is a German web hosting and domain provider from Saxony. The company has scored points in recent years not only because of its quick, uncomplicated and personal (email) support. The timely offer at very reasonable conditions is convincing. From the basic package to servers to system solutions.
The smallest package deal includes 50GB of storage space and 3 domain names as well as 5 databases for a monthly little fee [as of 10/2024]. The growing media company has proven over the past decades that it can keep up with the bigger companies without sacrificing service quality. More domains included and HTTPS support are available for a few euros more per month. Reseller contracts are also possible if you are operating commercially on the Internet.

This service from the OpenStreetMap Foundation allows the use of maps in numerous variations. Reproduction of the maps is permitted with a clear reference to this provider. In addition to standard road maps, the open-source community also provides specialized maps, such as maritime, hiking, cycling, snow maps for winter sports enthusiasts, railways, public transport, and wheelchair-accessible area maps. This link refers to the OSM Foundation United Kingdom; there are numerous associated organizations and websites in various countries and languages.

Sedo.com is a special marketplace for domain names and claims to have over 24 million domains in its portfolio. Already registered domains that were once used for business or private purposes can be searched for and purchased here by subject area. Since many good domain names are already taken, it is worth taking a look at this marketplace. Domains can be purchased directly or auctioned here by interested parties. There are no fees or commission for the buyer. Sedo GmbH* (*limited) in Cologne is part of United Internet AG and claims to be the largest marketplace in the world in this regard. 700,000 domains are said to have already changed hands via this marketplace.

Afternic is a domain trading platform. Already registered or assigned domain names can be purchased, sold or leased here. Afternic is part of the GoDaddy Group, one of the largest domain registrars in the world.

This open source offering from FOSSGIS e.V., Berlin, Germany, allows you to create maps/street maps and add your own identifiers, points of interest, and text. The online program provides toolbars for this purpose. You can also freely select the map type. You can create a free account and freely integrate the path to the map into your website. Commercial use of the core offering is prohibited. Furthermore, when using the active service (via hotlink, frames, etc.), a clear reference to the source must be provided.

This provider not only provides you with your own IP address and heuristic geographic location on a map, but also allows you to freely request information about any network address, such as the registrar, owner, origin, etc. Maps can be generated upon request. These and other features are available for free testing on the IPINFO website in Seattle, Washington, USA.

GoDaddy.com auctions are a special marketplace for buying and auctioning already registered domain names. These domains, some of which have a valuable international character, can be bought or sold here. Only domains registered via the GoDaddy registration service are offered in the auction. The GoDaddy Inc., with headquarters in the USA, claims to be the largest domain registrar in the world, with over 20 million customers and 14 international offices.

It is always cheaper. Especially when it comes to the registration and (DNS) management of Internet addresses. The company Hostinger, which has grown considerably since then, also entered the market. With its headquarters in Lithuania, the company claims to serve over 3 million customers from 150 countries. Language of the offer is English.

Another well-established domain host worth mentioning is INWX. The service is maintained by INWX Inc., Zurich, Switzerland. The provider impresses with its domain prices and domain offering. Most of the more than 2,000 top-level domains (domain endings) worldwide can be obtained here. The provider offers web storage space and domain configuration separately. You can purchase numerous domains for your internet project here and specify DNS settings such as A-, TXT or MX. It is irrelevant whether the domains refer to an external storage space.