Go Daddy is one of the largest website builders on the market. When you are thinking about registering a domain, sites like Go Daddy are designed to save you the headache and time associated with setting up new e-commerce or personal website. However, before you signup for their services platform, there are a few things you should know about them.
Here are the top 5 things you should know:
Go Daddy recently launched new WooCommerce extensions
A few days ago, it was announced that they will be providing a plugin bundle expansion for Managed WordPress Ecommerce customers. This expansion is providing free access to over 75 WooCommerce extensions allowing web designers and developers to expand the options of offering more flexibility with customizing customers’ E-commerce stores.
What this means for web designers and developers is that they will have the tools they need at their disposal to quickly and easily set up stores for their clients. Some of the new plugin features that will be available include:
- Social login integrations
- Ability to accept payments from multiple processors
- Digital and printable gift card offerings
- Centralized direct support and care
This new launch will provide additional security features including scans for malware, security activity auditing, repairing detected malware, security notifications, and the ability to perform daily backups. E-commerce customers are given a one-click restore and access to a built-in dashboard for support.
These innovations have everyone across the board beaming with excitement about the anticipation of moire functionality using WooCommerce. It is estimated that this new launch is giving GoDaddy’s Managed WordPress E-commerce customers $6,000 worth of premium extensions for free.
Go Daddy is one of the largest web hosts on the planet
First, they have been around since 1997. They weren’t officially known as Go Daddy until their name change from Jomax Technologies in 1999. Go Daddy has had their share of negative reviews and backlash about their business practices yet, Go Daddy has been named the world’s largest services platform for entrepreneurs. They have offices to service their 20 million+ entrepreneurs, maintain over 82 million domain names, and employ over 9 thousand employees worldwide. The mission of Go daddy “is to give their customers the tools, insights, and the people to transform their ideas and personal initiative into success.”
GoDaddy is known for its low-cost domain names and hosting services. The tools and services offered by Go Daddy have allowed entrepreneurs to build a professional website. This allows them to attract customers by selling their products and services. They are continually making new acquisitions and revolutionizing their brand to continue maintaining their spot as the largest web host in the world.
In 2013, GoDaddy joined forces with Microsoft to sell Office 365 through the GoDaddy website platform. Subscriptions are available through monthly or annual subscriptions and can accommodate up to 5 devices. This is just another way that GoDaddy is continuously paving the way and making its mark as the largest web host.
Go Daddy has achieved numerous awards and honors
Since its inception in 1997, Go Daddy has been the recipient of a number of awards. This includes praising their accomplishments as an employer and a services platform for entrepreneurs. Some of the awards that they have received include:
- Microsoft US Partner Award(2019)
- Best Place to Work
- Best Company for Professional Development
- Silver Award from Second Harvest
- Inclusive Workplace Award
- Best Company Culture
- Best Company for Women (Multiple years)
- Most Admired Companies
- Best Company for Women
- Best Company Culture
- Fortune Future 50
- 2014, 2015, 2018 Stevie Awards for Exceptional Sales and Customer Service
- 2019 Stevie Awards for Women in Business and Sales and Customer Service
These awards are an example of how Go Daddy will go to great lengths to help clients become successful.
They became ICANN accredited in 2000
It is known that Go Daddy is the largest ICANN accredited domain registrar and they have been since 2006. They obtained their ICANN accreditation in 2000 and were able to offer domain name registration services at more than half the price of their competitors. GoDaddy has had their share of conflicts with ICANN through the years. However, they have still remained the largest ICANN accredited domain registrar in the world. Proof of their ICANN registration can be verified at this link https://www.icann.org/registrar-reports/accreditation-qualified-list.html
What does ICANN accreditation mean to you?
ICANN stands for Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers. They manage the Domain Name System(DNS) ensuring the uniqueness of every address. They ensure that domain name registrars meet the minimum standards and guidelines that they set for performance registration functions. These persons and/or entities are required to enter into an agreement putting forth rules and procedures of Registrar Services.
You can use Authorize.net as a gateway on Go Daddy
Using a payment gateway on your GoDaddy website means opening up the doors to accommodating customers by accepting all major credit cards. Not only giving your customers an additional way to pay for products and services but a safe and secure to authorize credit card transactions.
Merchants are able to grow and build their business by taking advantage of the integration with Authorize.net. Without a gateway, merchants can miss out on opportunities to build their client base. Go Daddy has these features built-in which makes it easier for you to use on your GoDaddy website.
Final Thought
When you have little to no knowledge about building a website, GoDaddy offers an outlet to empower entrepreneurs. They have a community where other entrepreneurs can share their experiences, ideas, and provide ways to motivate each other to succeed. On top of that, they provide around-the-clock support for the products and services that they offer to ensure that you receive the help and guidance that you need to grow.
With all that being said, despite the negativity surrounding a handful of experiences customers have had using Go Daddy, conflicts with ICANN, and the cost of their services, GoDaddy wants their customers to succeed. They will try something and if it doesn’t work the way it should they will conjure up ways to revamp and improve their products and services.
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