ZippyChecky.Com - Fast Domain Checker

Hey guys,

I started working on a project a few days ago and started looking up domain names. I was getting annoyed with the standard GoDaddy and similar domain checkers so went to look for a better one. I couldn't find one that satisfied what I was looking for, so I put together ZippyChecky.

The idea is to be able to easily try many domain names and, in a way, ride on a train of thought for a domain without being slowed down by page loads.

Let me know what you think and if there are any problems (it's still just a few days old! ) I'm particularly curious how its doing in Safari and other mac browsers.

www.zippychecky.com

Thanks!

-Nicky

1. I wasnt sure whether or not I needed to include the http or www before entering the domain

2. Wheres the GO button? Until I realised I had to hit 'enter' I almost clicked on the Yahoo banner - needs the button

3. I dont see anything unique here - how is this any different from existing systems?

RJ

You can enter the http://, tld, etc but it will parse it out so it doesn't make a difference. I thought rather than specifying, I would let the user do whatever they want and handle it after that. Do you think that's not the best way to go?

As far as the button... I was going for simplicity and have noticed that the enter key for submission is becoming a well understood standard, especially with 'web 2.0' sites (and sites geared towards designers). I was worried about that being an issue, hence the motto being "Type, hit, go" and the big instructions above the bar. If a bunch of people find this to be an issue though, I'll start thinking of some other alternatives.

I am unaware of any other domain checker that lets you just rattle off 2, 3, 4 or more possibilities at once and returns results as you add more. (Which is part of why hitting enter is the focus, moving a mouse to click submit is too slow! ). I like being able to see all of the possibilities listed for me as I go, so I've found it useful the past few days. Have you seen any other domain checkers that allow this?

Thanks ramone, I appreciate your response.

Ok maybe Ive missed something, however never ASSUME when it comes to usability. Always build with simplicity in mind and cater for the absolute beginner. Myself, I wanted to enter a domain name - and click on GO. Seriously, I got lost momentarily. If it can happen once it may just happen a hundred times. I would recommend putting the button in there. Of course retain the ability for users to just 'press enter' also.

Umm, as for rattling off 2,3, or 4 possibilities at once - I dont quite understand? Can I just type them in seperated with spaces???

Ill have another look.

RJ

I hear ya, ramone. I'll rethink some things.

How'd the second take go?

Just a thought, you should add a feature that brings up the top 5 cheapest domain registrar's and their price to register that particular domain. Also some more registrars on the list you choose from.

As before, just a thought

I think the layout could be better, but I do like the available, unavailable icons.

You have a green box under the search bar that fades in when you open the page but disappears after. I'm in Safari on MacOSX.

Great, thanks flez, I'll check that out.

Thanks, too, dilerious for your ideas!

This site works great! I love it, great work

Thanks a lot Net, glad you find it useful