Question

I’m looking at a domain registration site that looks like it uses jquery to process users data inputed and to register domains.

What I was wondering is if it’s possible for users to be able to fill in data on a form on my website and then when the user is ready to complete payment, be taken to the actually domain registration site where all the data they typed in on my site will be posted to the domain reg site.

So basically, the users fills in a load of info on my site, AND attempts to check for domain availability on my site. Once the users has found the domain they want, they will be redirected over to the actual domain reg site where all their info will be posted.

Now I know if the domain reg site used PHP to process all the stuff, it wouldn’t be a problem. But they don’t use PHP.

Do you guys reckon this could be possible?

Answer 1

I’m not sure this would be possible in any amount of time that would make it worth it to you. Without knowing any of their back-end code, it’s going to be extraordinarily difficult. Edit: I should add that I did look through some of their jQuery code and it looks as though they’re using ajax .post() to submit data. Where this data goes and what responses are expected is anyone’s guess, though…

That said… there are quite a few domain registrars that offer real APIs to let you do what you want… or even let you go one step further and offer the ability to register domains directly through your website. Sometimes you can set your own price, as well.

Here are links to some of these APIs:

• Namecheap: http://developer.namecheap.com/docs/
• GoDaddy: http://www.godaddy.com/reseller/domain-reseller-api.aspx
• eNom: http://www.enom.com/resellers/Interfaceinfo.asp

I’d personally recommend NameCheap, but for the purposes of your question, any of these should do.