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Ronald X.
GoDaddy Does the Job But Costs Add Up

I've been with GoDaddy for a few months now and it's going okay. Their hosting is pretty average but I'm not a power user so it's fine. The uptime is moderate, my sites are up most of the time. Their VPS hosting is acceptable for what I need, it runs my app without issues. The domain registration fees are high and the renewal costs are expensive, that's a bummer. Also the tax charges are high, I wasn't expecting that. I've had occasional account restrictions, usually for security reasons, and once a random account suspension that was a hassle. Their support is inconsistent, some reps are amazing and others seem lost. It's a decent web hosting performance overall and a stable but costly hosting provider. For fair performance it's worth it.

5
Date of experience: Aug 16, 2024
Peter Morgan
GoDaddy is okay but the renewal prices are a scam

I started using GoDaddy for web hosting because of a cheap introductory offer. The first year was fine, the hosting was acceptable with moderate uptime, my site was down maybe twice. But then the renewal costs came in and wow, they are expensive. The domain registration fees are also high, I thought I was getting a good deal but nope. The tax charges are another layer of frustration, they make the bill higher than what I expected. I had a random account suspension issue once when I tried to change my hosting plan, it took three calls to get it sorted. The support was okay but inconsistent, some agents know their stuff and others do not. Overall it is a mixed hosting experience, I am probably moving to another provider soon.

2
Date of experience: Aug 12, 2024
Noah Z.
GoDaddy's hosting is fair but the fees are ridiculous

So I've been using GoDaddy for my portfolio site, and I gotta say, the hosting is average at best. The performance is fair, and I haven't had many outages, but the high tax charges and expensive hosting renewal costs are a pain. I mean, it's a moderate uptime hosting provider, but every time I get a bill, I cringe. Their support is inconsistent, and I had a random account suspension issue that took days to fix. Still, for a basic site, it's acceptable VPS hosting. Just don't expect too much.

5
Date of experience: Aug 11, 2024
Michael Anderson
Mixed feelings about GoDaddy, stable but costly hosting provider

I've been using GoDaddy for my online portfolio for about a year now. The hosting service is average, my site works but I wouldn't call it fast. Their uptime is moderate, I've noticed a couple of times when my site was down for a few minutes. The VPS hosting is acceptable, I tried the basic plan and it handled my traffic okay. The support is inconsistent, one time they helped me migrate my site super fast, another time I was on hold for 20 minutes. The high domain registration fees are a pain, and the expensive renewal costs make me consider moving. Also the high tax charges are annoying, I always feel like I'm being overcharged. I had one random account suspension issue when I updated my payment method, it was frustrating but they fixed it. Overall, a stable but costly hosting provider that works but at a price.

5
Date of experience: Aug 10, 2024
Ashley Green
Stable hosting with moderate uptime but expensive renewals and fees

I signed up with GoDaddy after hearing they were the biggest in the industry. The setup was easy and my website went live without any issues. The hosting performance is fair, my site loads reasonably quick during off peak hours but slows down sometimes. Their uptime is moderate, I see a few blips every month but not enough to lose sleep over. The VPS hosting is acceptable for my small business, it handles our inventory system fine. But the high domain registration fees are a turnoff, I pay way more than my friend who uses a different registrar. The renewal costs are expensive and they add high tax charges which make the total bill shocking. I had one random account suspension issue when I tried to add a new email account, it was a hassle but support resolved it. Overall, a stable but costly hosting provider that I stick with because I'm lazy to move.

5
Date of experience: Jul 26, 2024
Scott Jones
Acceptable VPS but too expensive

I got a VPS from GoDaddy for my ecommerce site and it’s been acceptable VPS hosting. The performance is fair, my site handles traffic fine and I’ve had minimal issues. But the uptime is only moderate, I had one outage that lasted a few hours. The costs are the main problem, the renewal costs are expensive and the domain registration fees are high. They also add high tax charges that surprise you. I had a random account suspension issue where they locked my account without explanation, that was scary. Their support was okay in fixing it but slow. Overall it’s a fair performance hosting company but I’d look for a better deal.

2
Date of experience: Jul 25, 2024
Harold Phillips
Mixed feelings about GoDaddy's hosting

I started with GoDaddy for their domain services, which are fine, but the hosting is another story. It's an average hosting service that works for basic sites but struggles with traffic. I've experienced moderate uptime hosting provider performance, with a few downtime incidents. The VPS hosting is acceptable, not bad but not great. What really gets me is the pricing, high domain registration fees, expensive hosting renewal costs, and high tax charges hosting service. Plus, I've had occasional account restrictions hosting that blocked my scripts. Their support is inconsistent, one time helpful, the next time rude. It's a mixed bag, and I'm not sure I'd recommend it.

2
Date of experience: Jul 19, 2024
Joshua Harris
Stable but the costs are out of control

I have been with GoDaddy for about three years now and I can say it is a stable but costly hosting provider. My sites have had decent uptime, maybe 99.5%, so that moderate uptime hosting provider label fits. The VPS hosting is acceptable for my small business needs, I run a couple of low traffic sites and it handles them fine. But the high domain registration fees and expensive hosting renewal costs are ridiculous. I paid like $5 for a domain the first year and then they wanted $20 to renew. And the tax charges are always a surprise. Also I had an occasional account restrictions issue where they suspended my account because I guess my payment method looked suspicious, it was a total pain to get resolved. The support is inconsistent, sometimes you get a great agent, other times you get someone who clearly doesn't know what they are doing. I am thinking of moving to another host to save money.

2
Date of experience: Jul 05, 2024
George N.
Good value if you catch sales

I got a great deal on my first year so I am happy. It is a fair performance hosting company with decent web hosting performance for my small shop. I had one scare with random account suspension issues when I added a new card, but support fixed it fast. The high tax charges hosting service is real though, my invoice had a few dollars extra. Overall, a mixed hosting experience because the dashboard is not the smoothest. But for the price, it is acceptable VPS hosting and stable but costly hosting provider if you forget to cancel the auto renew.

5
Date of experience: Jul 03, 2024
Nicole F.
acceptable hosting but watch out for renewal costs

Ive been with GoDaddy for a couple of years. The shared hosting is average with decent uptime and fair performance for my needs. But the domain registration fees are high and renewal costs are a shocker. Ive had a few account restrictions that were annoying. The support is hit or miss sometimes they solve it fast other times they just push you around. The tax charges are also high. Its stable but I feel like Im paying too much for a moderate service.

2
Date of experience: Jun 21, 2024

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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