#indieweb 2026-04-04
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[aciccarello] capjamesg, I added a modified version of your contacts tool to my site. https://www.ciccarello.me/sites/contacts
# [aciccarello] Some changes include a QR code to share my contact card and improved avatar support (both for domains and email via gravatar). I'm probably going to keep tinkering on it it but it's been fun to try. One thing I'm thinking about is how to support Instagram, which I find more people using in non-technical spaces. I could infer by the lack of any periods in the handle though I don't think that is completely accurate.
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[capjamesg] [aciccarello] I am so excited to see this on someone else’s website!
# [capjamesg] You could also add a shorthand like `@user ig` which saves the user’s contact as an IG handle?
# [capjamesg] I was thinking the text box could be sort of universal in that it will try to infer a contact type but also recognise different keywords to indicate the type of contact.
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zacharykaiwrites Hi all! I'm running an RSS survey over on my book blog. Fifteen questions about how you actually use it. Everyone who responds gets a free digital zine from my catalog as a thank-you. If you're so inclined: https://roadlessread.com/notes/rssqs
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mahboubine @zacharykaiwrites hello fellow vollkorn enjoyer!
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ax562 Morning folk. What is the cheapest and most reputable place to purchase a domain name? First time serving a website. I want to get it right. :)
# [capjamesg] What is a domain registrar?
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Loqi A domain registrar is an organization that will register domain names for your personal domain for an annual fee https://indieweb.org/domain_registrar
# [capjamesg] There are a few options on that page ^
# zacharykaiwrites mahboubine Hi! I adore that font! I'd use it for everything if I could.
# ax562 ty [capjamesg]
# ax562 if I purchase a domain name, is it also a FQDN? I want to setup an email server as well.
# [capjamesg] Yep, you can use your domain name to have a custom email address.
# ax562 Is there a legit place where I can find out if a domain name is available or just trust where I'm purchasing from?
# mahboubine ax562: I've never heard of a domain registrar selling an unavailable domain name
# ax562 The thing is, I put a name, xyz.com, said it was available, and at checkout it changed it to 22-xyz-b.com.
# ax562 This is namecheap
# [capjamesg] That’s weird.
# ax562 it happened more than once.
# [capjamesg] Did you use the registration checker at https://www.namecheap.com/domains/registration/results/?domain=xyz.com ? I see:
# ax562 I think godaddy was the only one that said "not available" or something
# ax562 Looks like what I did. I just went to their site and used what their homepage had.
# mahboubine Ohh Godaddy is a big no-no though
# ax562 I forget the other site that did the same, namespace? Like they want my money no matter what.
# mahboubine If you don't buy from them the first time, they hold the domain hostage for a big ransom
# ax562 mahboubine how come?
# ax562 It's like some mafia crap.
# ax562 that's why I was looking for an independent site other than the seller
# mahboubine if you just look up a domain on godaddy but not buy from them, they frequently buy the domain themselves and try to sell it to you for exuberant amounts
# ax562 like "makesure.com" and if it is available, go to "namecheap.com" or whatever to purchase.
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# ax562 that has got to be illegal.
# mahboubine yea
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# ax562 I just checked at https://www.whois.com/whois and it says the name is available.
# ax562 Can people put names on hold or something?
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# [Kupietz] Maybe namecheap changed their UI or made it more confusing or something… I’ve been using them for years and never had an issue. It’s been a while since I registered anything, though.
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