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Ryan Scott
Acceptable VPS but expensive overall

I needed a VPS for a project and GoDaddy offered acceptable VPS hosting. The setup was easy and the performance has been stable. But the overall cost is high especially with the domain renewal fees. I also noticed these high tax charges that seem excessive. One time my account got restricted after a routine security check and it was a hassle to get it unlocked. The support team solved it but it took over 24 hours. For a budget conscious person this is not the best choice but it works if you do not mind paying more.

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Date of experience: Apr 19, 2020
Susan Stewart
GoDaddy gets the job done with some quirks

I have been using GoDaddy for a few years now and overall I am pretty happy with them. The hosting is decent and I have not had too many issues with downtime. Sure the domain registration fees are high and the renewal costs are expensive but that seems to be the norm with most providers. I did get hit with some high tax charges on my last invoice which was a bit of a surprise but nothing I could not handle. There was one time where I had a random account suspension because of a security flag but support fixed it pretty fast. Its a mixed hosting experience but for the price it works.

5
Date of experience: Apr 17, 2020
Debra Morgan
GoDaddy works but expect to pay more later

I bought my domain from GoDaddy because it was the first place I looked. Their setup process is smooth and I like their control panel. But the hosting is just average. My site runs okay but I have seen faster. Their uptime is moderate I have had a few outages that made me nervous. I got a VPS for a bigger project and it was acceptable but the price after the first term is high. The domain renewal fees are ridiculous compared to other registrars. Their taxes are also high which feels like a cash grab. I have had a random account suspension once and it took a while to get sorted. Their support team is a mixed bag some agents are great others are not. I am still with them because my site is stable and it works. I would call them a decent web hosting performance but the cost adds up. If you can handle the higher prices then GoDaddy is fine. Just don't expect a bargain.

5
Date of experience: Apr 14, 2020
Christine H.
Mixed feelings but gets the job done

I switched to GoDaddy for the ease of use, and it's a mixed hosting experience. The control panel is simple but the uptime is moderate. I've had a few outages that made me nervous. The expensive hosting renewal costs are a pain, and they add high tax charges hosting service on top. On the plus side, the performance is fair for my small site. I did have occasional account restrictions hosting when I tried to update my billing info, which was annoying. Overall it's a stable but costly hosting provider that works if you can handle the fees.

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Date of experience: Apr 13, 2020
Jennifer Stewart
Mixed feelings about GoDaddy hosting

I signed up with GoDaddy because of their big marketing, but the reality is a mixed bag. The hosting service is average, my site loads fine but nothing special. I have had moderate uptime, maybe a few short outages here and there that were annoying. The domain fees are high when renewing, and the tax charges on top of that are a pain. Their support has been inconsistent, sometimes they are great and other times they just do not care. The renewal costs are expensive, so I am not sure if I will stay. It is a stable but costly hosting provider, I might look for something more affordable.

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Date of experience: Apr 10, 2020
Ethan F.
Decent Performance But Be Ready For The Costs

I moved my WordPress site to GoDaddy about a year ago after hearing good things. Their hosting is fair, not the fastest but it works fine for my blog. I have had some mixed hosting experiences especially when traffic spikes but they have been okay. The uptime is moderate which is acceptable for my needs. Their VPS hosting is acceptable but I wish it were a bit cheaper for what you get. The high domain registration fees are a pain and the expensive hosting renewal costs make me think twice before committing long term. Also the tax charges seem excessive every month. I had an occasional account restriction once when I tried to update my payment info, but it was resolved in a day. The inconsistent support is frustrating because some agents are super helpful and others just read from a script. Overall though the decent web hosting performance keeps me around. It is stable but costly hosting provider but for reliability I guess you get what you pay for.

5
Date of experience: Apr 07, 2020
Michelle Garcia
Acceptable VPS but hidden costs are a hassle

I needed a VPS for a project, and GoDaddy's acceptable VPS hosting does the job. The performance is fine for moderate traffic, and uptime is okay. But the high tax charges hosting service is a pain, and the expensive hosting renewal costs are ridiculous. I had an occasional account restrictions hosting issue where my account was flagged for no reason, and support took two days to fix it. Their support is inconsistent sometimes they're quick, other times not. Overall, a mixed hosting experience that works but isn't worth the price.

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Date of experience: Apr 06, 2020
Lisa Reed
Decent but overpriced hosting

GoDaddy offers decent web hosting performance for basic sites. My personal blog loads fine and I have had no major outages. However the domain registration fees and especially the expensive hosting renewal costs make me cringe every year. They also add high tax charges that seem random. I once had an issue where my account was temporarily suspended for no reason and it took a call to customer support to fix it. The support was helpful but the whole thing was stressful. For the price I expected more transparency.

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Date of experience: Mar 28, 2020
Aiden Morris
GoDaddy did me right overall

I signed up for GoDaddy after a friend recommended them and I'm glad I did. The hosting is decent web hosting, not amazing but my site never goes down for long. I had a random account suspension thing last month, scared me but they fixed it same day. The domain fees are high, I paid almost double what I expected for a .com, but the dashboard is slick. The VPS hosting I upgraded to is acceptable, runs my online store fine. The support is hit or miss, some agents are awesome others not so much, but I'm still a happy customer.

5
Date of experience: Mar 25, 2020
Henry Smith
GoDaddy is a stable but costly hosting option

I have been a customer for a couple of years and my experience is mixed. The uptime is moderate and the hosting is average. I would not say it is unreliable but it isn't blazing fast either. The real issue is the cost. The high domain registration fees and expensive hosting renewal costs add up. And the high tax charges hosting service feels like a money grab. I also had a random account suspension issue last year and their support was inconsistent during that time. Some agents were helpful, others were not. The VPS hosting is acceptable for basic use. Overall, I would call them a fair performance hosting company but they are just too expensive for what you get.

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Date of experience: Mar 25, 2020

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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