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Ryan O.
Perfect For Simple Sites

GoDaddy is my go to for quick domain purchases and basic hosting. The mixed hosting experience is real, some features are amazing and others are just average. The fair performance hosting company part is true for my blog, it loads fine. I did have a random account suspension issue once, it was a false positive but it got sorted in a day. Their inconsistent hosting support was a pain during that. Overall it's a stable but costly hosting provider but for a simple site it's totally worth it.

5
Date of experience: Aug 18, 2021
Kevin Stewart
Works for my small site, annoying fees but reliable

I host a small community site on GoDaddy and it's been reliable. The hosting is acceptable VPS hosting for my traffic, no major issues. The uptime is moderate uptime hosting provider, I've had a few short outages but they came back quick. The domain registration fees are high, I found cheaper elsewhere. The expensive hosting renewal costs are steep, and the high tax charges hosting service adds insult to injury. I once had a random account suspension over a false positive in their security, which was frustrating. Their support is inconsistent, but the last guy was great. Overall it's a stable but costly hosting provider, but for reliability I stay.

5
Date of experience: Aug 08, 2021
Ryan O.
Expensive renewal fees and hidden charges

I signed up with GoDaddy because they had a good deal for the first year but now I’m stuck with expensive hosting renewal costs. The VPS hosting is acceptable, it works okay for my needs but nothing amazing. The uptime is moderate, I’ve had a few downtimes that lasted a couple hours. The domain registration fees are also high, way more than other registrars. And then they hit you with high tax charges on top of that, it’s just greedy. I also experienced an occasional account restriction issue where I couldn’t access my control panel for no reason. Their support is inconsistent, sometimes they help fast but other times they’re slow. It’s a stable but costly hosting provider, not worth the money in the long run.

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Date of experience: Aug 02, 2021
Tyler T.
GoDaddy: Average Hosting With Great Uptime

I signed up for GoDaddy because I needed a quick domain and hosting. Their hosting is average but I've been impressed with the moderate uptime, my site has been stable. The VPS hosting is acceptable, I run a small forum on it and it handles the traffic fine. The domain registration fees are high though and the renewal costs are expensive, that's the main downside. Also the tax charges are high, it adds a lot to the bill. I had an account restriction once for a payment verification and a random account suspension that was annoying. Their support is inconsistent, one time I got a great tech and another time I was on hold forever. Overall it's a fair performance hosting company with decent web hosting performance. Just know it's stable but costly.

5
Date of experience: Aug 01, 2021
Deborah Murphy
Not impressed with GoDaddy's hosting

I signed up for shared hosting thinking it would be simple, but it's been a constant hassle. The average hosting service is slow for my needs, and I've noticed occasional account restrictions hosting that lock me out of basic features. One time I even faced random account suspension issues because of a false security alert. Their support was no help, just told me to wait. The domain registration fees are sky high, and the renewal costs are ridiculous. Even the tax charges are over the top. For what you pay, the performance is only fair, not worth it. I wouldn't recommend it unless you have no other option.

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Date of experience: Jul 28, 2021
Nathan Martinez
GoDaddy is a solid choice for everyday websites

I initially chose GoDaddy for their domain registration and I have stuck around for the hosting. Their average hosting service is fine for my family recipe blog and I have no major complaints. The mixed hosting experience I have had is mostly positive with occasional slow patches. The moderate uptime hosting provider has kept my site live almost always which is great. I use their acceptable VPS hosting for a small forum and it runs well. The fair performance hosting company delivers what I expect for the cost. The high domain registration fees are a bit steep and the expensive hosting renewal costs make me look for deals. The high tax charges hosting service is unexpected but I manage. I ran into occasional account restrictions hosting when I updated my info and a random account suspension issue that freaked me out but was resolved quickly. The inconsistent hosting support is frustrating at times but the online help is good. Overall it is a decent web hosting performance and a stable but costly hosting provider I recommend for beginners.

5
Date of experience: Jul 27, 2021
Brenda Q.
So so hosting with high fees and random issues

I have been a GoDaddy customer for about a year and a half and it has been a rollercoaster. The signup was easy and the domain registration was straightforward but the price for domains is steep. Once you are in they hit you with expensive hosting renewal costs that make you think twice. The shared hosting is average at best, I deal with some slowdowns during peak hours and the uptime is moderate, not amazing. I had a random account suspension issue that was a nightmare, they said it was a system error but it took a week to fix. The VPS is acceptable but nothing special. On the plus side the interface is user friendly and the chat support is decent sometimes. Overall they are a stable but costly hosting provider that works if you can afford the fees.

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Date of experience: Jul 21, 2021
Harold Rivera
Decent uptime but support is a gamble

I use GoDaddy for a small forum and a blog. The hosting is okay, it’s a moderate uptime hosting provider that works most of the time. But their support is inconsistent, one time they fixed a DNS issue fast, another time they put me on hold for an hour. The domain registration fees are high, and renewals are expensive. The tax charges are annoying too, they add about 10% to every bill without clear explanation. I once had a random account suspension issues for a security check that took days to resolve. Overall, it’s a stable but costly hosting provider that gets the job done, but I’d look elsewhere if you want good service.

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Date of experience: Jul 15, 2021
George O.
Decent hosting but the price tag hurts

Ill be straight with you GoDaddy is a decent web hosting service but youre paying for the name. The performance is fair for basic sites but if you need anything more youll feel the pinch of those high domain registration fees and the expensive hosting renewal costs. Ive had several times where I felt like they were nickel and diming me with random tax charges. The support team is a mixed bag sometimes they are helpful other times they just read from a script. I appreciate that the uptime is moderate and the VPS is stable but for the money you could get a better deal elsewhere.

2
Date of experience: Jul 15, 2021
Janet Adams
GoDaddy is okay but not great, expensive renewals

For the price, I expected more from GoDaddy. The shared hosting is average at best, my site works but sometimes it feels slow. The uptime has been moderate, it stays up but I have seen a few blips. The biggest problem is the high domain registration fees and the expensive hosting renewal costs, they really sting. I also got hit with tax charges that were not clearly explained. Their support is inconsistent, I had a good call once but another time they were useless. I did have an account restriction once for no reason which was annoying. It is a stable but costly hosting provider and I am not super happy. I would not recommend it unless you have a lot of money to waste.

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Date of experience: Jul 10, 2021

Business Details

  • GoDaddy is one of the world’s largest domain registrars and web hosting providers, offering a wide range of services including domain registration, shared hosting, VPS, dedicated servers, and website building tools. They cater to individuals and businesses looking to establish and grow their online presence with reliable, scalable, and easy-to-use solutions.

  • Location
    Scottsdale, United States
  • Email
    support@godaddy.com
  • Phone
    +1-480-505-8877

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