Why “$1 domains” are popular, and what to check
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Why this is attractive
• A very low upfront cost makes it easy to experiment, launch side projects or early-stage websites without much capital. For example, the registrar IONOS offers domains “from just $1” for the first year. 
• It lowers the barrier to entry for businesses/individuals, especially in cost-sensitive markets.
• Often part of promotional campaigns, so you can get a decent TLD (top-level domain) at a big discount.What you must check before buying
• Renewal price: Many $1 deals are only for the first year, and renewal will be much higher. One Redditor wrote about a $1 domain, but then renewal jumped to ~$50. 
• TLD and restrictions: The bargain may apply only to less-common extensions (.xyz, .top, .icu) rather than .com or .org.
• Hidden fees / set-up costs: Some registrars may tack on extra fees (ICANN fees, WHOIS privacy, domain locking) after promotion.
• Support, management tools, WHOIS privacy: A cheap domain is fine—but you still want decent DNS control, privacy (if needed), and support.
• Validity of offer in your region: Since you’re “in Pakistan / via Cyberian.pk”, check payment methods (local gateway, currency) and whether the registrar supports your region easily.
• Ownership and transfer rights: Make sure you own the domain fully (not locked or leased) and can transfer if needed.⸻
Top current offers & good registrars
Here are some strong offers and registrars. These are mostly international, but many work globally (including Pakistan) as long as payment and region compatibility are fine. If you want purely Pakistan-registrars, I can dig up local deals too.
• Namecheap: They run promos like “99 ¢ domain names” for selected TLDs. 
• NameSilo (via partner sites): For example, you can get domains from $0.99/year for some TLDs such as .xyz. 
• IONOS: Their page advertises “$1 domain names – first year” for popular TLDs. 
• HostWeber: Cheap domains starting at $1.99/year for specific extensions. 
• Local Pakistan-accessible: For example, the site HostCry lists Pakistani-rupee pricing and local domain extensions. ere are direct links you might include (please verify at time of your writing as promotions change):
• Namecheap “99 ¢ domain names” promotion: Namecheap Promo Page 
• IONOS $1 domain offer: IONOS $1 Domain Names 
• NameSilo discounted domains: Free & Cheap Domains – Gilect / NameSilo 
• HostWeber cheap domain list: HostWeber Cheap Domains 
• HostCry Pakistan local domain pricing (good local reference): HostCry Cheap Domain Pakistan Here’s a comparison table of 10 domain-registrars good for your site (especially for a Pakistan-focus via Cyberian) — showing first-year offers, typical renewal pricing, and how friendly they are for Pakistan users. Use this as a basis to pick the best for you and your market.
Registrar First-Year Price (promo) Typical Renewal Price Pakistan-Friendly Notes IONOS Starting from ~ US$1 for selected TLDs  Likely higher after promo; you’ll need to check specific TLD Good global coverage, low entry price Hostinger From US$0.99 for some domain TLDs (e.g., .shop, .xyz)  Renewal can be higher; standard domain renewal rates apply Good for budget-aware customers in Pakistan / international NameSilo “Starting at $1.00” for some extensions  Transparent renewal pricing; less hidden fees Great for those focusing purely on domain & minimal upsells Namecheap Many promotions, e.g., ~$0.98 for .space or other TLDs  Renewal rates higher but clearly listed Well-known brand; good for Pakistan audience who value global trust Cloudflare Registrar Low cost registration/renewals, “no markup, no inflated renewal fees” model  Reinforces low-renewal model Good if you’re technically savvy and want minimal cost over lifetime GoDaddy Promo domains “as low as US$0.99” for 1st year in some markets  Renewal often more expensive; need to check local pricing Global big-brand; good recognition but less “cheap” after year 1 Local Pakistan Registrar (via PKNIC) .pk domains: Rs 1,600/year for local registrant (registry fee)  Renewal similar; note constraints (minimum 2-year registration)  Very relevant for purely Pakistani audience wanting .pk domain Local Pakistan Reseller: iHoster “Starting from PKR 1,500/year” for domain registration in Pakistan context (with conditions)  Renewal at regular listed price (so check ups) Good option if you want fully local support, payment methods, PKR billing Registrar focusing cheap renewals: Cosmotown (mentioned via article) Example .com registration $7.77 (historical snapshot)  Renewal ~US$9 for .com in example Lower cost but less mainstream; good if cost is top-priority Registrar with first-year under US$5: Dynadot First-year registrations under US$5 on many TLDs  Renewal often under US$15 for many extensions Good value option for non-.pk domains and global audience