Godaddy called me

gray929 · 08-18-2008, 03:21 PM

Godaddy called me, didn't leave a message. I didn't answer because I didn't know the number. They haven't sent me an email, so I am very curious and nervous as to whats up. Like, why do I need to talk with them on the phone. Are they verifying something?

Anyone have an idea? Thanks.

GF · 08-18-2008, 03:23 PM

I get calls all the time from them... Usually to say "hello" and see if I'm doing OK. Sometimes I wonder if they're going to offer to fluff my pillows at home. Not even joking.

They will usually just call and see if there's anything they can do to help you, and will often sweeten the pot with some kind of promo.

Cate.tv · 08-18-2008, 03:25 PM

sometimes they just call to thank you for being a customer and to see if there's anything they can assist you with - lol

1st time they called me I was sure they were going to offer me premium domains for next to nothing ::}}

curiosity is good - nervous! - they should be nervous about you!!! - no worries....Best, Cate

gray929 · 08-18-2008, 03:26 PM

Thats a relief. So, its like an automated message telling you about a renewal or offers? Or a person.

Wasn't use to this because my other registrar never called me.

thanks

Rich · 08-18-2008, 03:29 PM

They've called me a few times now...once asking if I would like the private whois applied to my names, than again to apologize to for the .me mixup. Nothing to be nervous about I'm sure.

Joseph · 08-18-2008, 03:30 PM

They usually call you after you reg your first domain saying thank you etc

sdtrader · 08-18-2008, 03:37 PM

It's a courtesy call. Always freindly and not pushy. I would take the call-often they have an a over-the-phone offer for you that you will not likely see elsewhere. It's a good time to clear up any questions you may have with them also. It is a live person not a recording.

cdboard · 08-18-2008, 03:45 PM

Originally Posted by eklypse

They've called me a few times now...once asking if I would like the private whois applied to my names,

nice sales twist ! "ya know, if you had prvate whois, you'd get fewer calls at home........like this one."

maximum · 08-18-2008, 03:56 PM

Most often, like others have said, its a curtesy call mixed with sales pitches. But, never ignore the calls assuming they are such. Godaddy is the most prolific registrar out there when it comes to calling users. While failed billing (if you have auto-renew on domains/services) will get an automated email sent to you, they'll often call to remind you of such (especially multiple domains or expensive services like servers or hosting). And, often, if their system is smart enough to red-flag it, they'll call to verify unusual account activity. I usually only transfer one or two domains at a time to a buyer, but Godaddy called very quickly when I once pushed some 50 names at once. They figure better and easier to take the time to verify and clear-up any questions before you come asking after the fact.

homebuyer · 08-18-2008, 04:05 PM

Originally Posted by gray929

Godaddy called me, didn't leave a message. I didn't answer because I didn't know the number. They haven't sent me an email, so I am very curious and nervous as to whats up. Like, why do I need to talk with them on the phone. Are they verifying something? Anyone have an idea? Thanks.

It used to happen to me all the time, so I called them up and instructed them to take me off their spam calling list. Otherwise, they should only call me if they suspect any fraudulent activity in my account. It took two calls like this for them to actually take me off their spam list.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/domain-name-discussion/505116-godaddy-called-me.html

I've had other commercial calls like this. With the really annoying ones I answer with:

"Wow, I was just thinking about you while I was cleaning my rifle. What do you want?"

Dimester · 08-18-2008, 04:09 PM

They have called me about every sis months just to see if everything is ok. I have over 500 domains with them and they renew at different dates. They wanted to know if I wanted to do batch renews at a discount.

maximum · 08-18-2008, 04:13 PM

Originally Posted by homebuyer

With the really annoying ones I answer with:
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=505116

"Wow, I was just thinking about you while I was cleaning my rifle. What do you want?"

Use this with all calls seeking sales or collection agencies

Yofie · 08-18-2008, 05:22 PM

Depending on how many domains you have, they could also be calling to see if a Senior Account Rep would be helpful for you.

or.....

It could of been one of the Godaddy Girls

lzy · 08-18-2008, 05:28 PM

Originally Posted by cdboard

"ya know, if you had prvate whois, you'd get fewer calls at home........like this one."

GF · 08-18-2008, 06:08 PM

I think next time they call I'm going to request that any future calls be made by Danica Patrick

Chef Patrick · 08-18-2008, 06:44 PM

Originally Posted by GF

I think next time they call I'm going to request that any future calls be made by Danica Patrick

That is a great idea!!!
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=505116

GoDaddy has the best customer service hands down in my opinion. They are open 24 hours a day and always willing to help with whatever they can.

weblord · 08-18-2008, 06:49 PM

great idea, you've been enjoying and being pampered there with phone calls here i doubt they will ever call me.

Originally Posted by GF

I think next time they call I'm going to request that any future calls be made by Danica Patrick

evirtual1 · 08-19-2008, 02:50 AM

i live in australia ..... maybe they cant afford an overseas call to me ??? ha ha !!

htmlindex · 08-19-2008, 03:35 AM

Originally Posted by Joseph

They usually call you after you reg your first domain saying thank you etc

They never did that for me

Guess they can't afford the international calls!

skylineleong · 08-19-2008, 03:56 AM

Originally Posted by evirtual1

i live in australia ..... maybe they cant afford an overseas call to me ??? ha ha !!

Originally Posted by htmlindex

Originally Posted by Joseph

They usually call you after you reg your first domain saying thank you etc

They never did that for me

????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=505116

Guess they can't afford the international calls!

I think not call customer from oversea.

Malaysia · 08-19-2008, 04:56 AM

i guess they only give calls to ppl in the usa n canada..not asia

sdsinc · 08-19-2008, 05:56 AM

A while ago they sent me an E-mail saying they tried to call me to say hello but the phone number on file is incorrect. It was the corporate answering machine... morons

gladdy · 08-19-2008, 06:16 AM

Maybe you missed a good offer....

RogueWriter · 08-19-2008, 06:50 AM

I've gotten a variety of calls, some to remind me I have not renewed, some to say I can have a good price on .coms, etc.

Like any registrar, I've had good and bad experiences.

I'm still ticked with them over one 3.95 charge they incorrectly applied to me, and sent to collections. I've explained to them time after time that I bought 6 month hosting instead of the 1 month fee, and that 1 month of the six was to be applied to the 3.95 charge ( I can't explain properly in a short paragraph ) , but no one over there can ever help me and straighten out my account for that one stupid charge. So, thei stupid collection agency is trying to collect 3.95 + 25.00 from me, good luck on that.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=505116

Right now I would love for a godaddy rep to call me, I would give them a mouthful.

bbalegere · 08-19-2008, 08:09 AM

Sometimes they will call you if you change your nameservers to a different host.
They will brief you about their hosting plans and ask you why you changed your host.

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gray929 NamePros Regular Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 431	Godaddy called me Godaddy called me, didn't leave a message. I didn't answer because I didn't know the number. They haven't sent me an email, so I am very curious and nervous as to whats up. Like, why do I need to talk with them on the phone. Are they verifying something? Anyone have an idea? Thanks. __________________ Calling all Young Domainers! Click here!

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GF Buying Geo Domains Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 5,182	I get calls all the time from them... Usually to say "hello" and see if I'm doing OK. Sometimes I wonder if they're going to offer to fluff my pillows at home. Not even joking. They will usually just call and see if there's anything they can do to help you, and will often sweeten the pot with some kind of promo. __________________ Economic Stimulus Act

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Cate.tv NamePros Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 242	sometimes they just call to thank you for being a customer and to see if there's anything they can assist you with - lol 1st time they called me I was sure they were going to offer me premium domains for next to nothing ::}} curiosity is good - nervous! - they should be nervous about you!!! - no worries....Best, Cate __________________ http://www.Gifts.TV

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gray929 NamePros Regular Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 431	Thats a relief. So, its like an automated message telling you about a renewal or offers? Or a person. Wasn't use to this because my other registrar never called me. thanks __________________ Calling all Young Domainers! Click here!

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08-18-2008, 03:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
Rich NamePros Regular Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Catskills Posts: 575	They've called me a few times now...once asking if I would like the private whois applied to my names, than again to apologize to for the .me mixup. Nothing to be nervous about I'm sure.

08-18-2008, 03:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
sdtrader NamePros Regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 591	It's a courtesy call. Always freindly and not pushy. I would take the call-often they have an a over-the-phone offer for you that you will not likely see elsewhere. It's a good time to clear up any questions you may have with them also. It is a live person not a recording.

08-18-2008, 03:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
maximum If only you knew... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Inside your head... Posts: 998	Most often, like others have said, its a curtesy call mixed with sales pitches. But, never ignore the calls assuming they are such. Godaddy is the most prolific registrar out there when it comes to calling users. While failed billing (if you have auto-renew on domains/services) will get an automated email sent to you, they'll often call to remind you of such (especially multiple domains or expensive services like servers or hosting). And, often, if their system is smart enough to red-flag it, they'll call to verify unusual account activity. I usually only transfer one or two domains at a time to a buyer, but Godaddy called very quickly when I once pushed some 50 names at once. They figure better and easier to take the time to verify and clear-up any questions before you come asking after the fact.

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Dimester NamePros Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NH Posts: 64	They have called me about every sis months just to see if everything is ok. I have over 500 domains with them and they renew at different dates. They wanted to know if I wanted to do batch renews at a discount.

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Yofie Yofie.com Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: DotWeekly.com Posts: 2,935	Depending on how many domains you have, they could also be calling to see if a Senior Account Rep would be helpful for you. or..... It could of been one of the Godaddy Girls __________________ DotWeekly.com <--My Blog, Readers Welcome!

08-18-2008, 06:08 PM	#15 (permalink)
GF Buying Geo Domains Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 5,182	I think next time they call I'm going to request that any future calls be made by Danica Patrick __________________ Economic Stimulus Act

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RogueWriter NamePros Expert Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Smalltown USA Posts: 5,024	I've gotten a variety of calls, some to remind me I have not renewed, some to say I can have a good price on .coms, etc. Like any registrar, I've had good and bad experiences. I'm still ticked with them over one 3.95 charge they incorrectly applied to me, and sent to collections. I've explained to them time after time that I bought 6 month hosting instead of the 1 month fee, and that 1 month of the six was to be applied to the 3.95 charge ( I can't explain properly in a short paragraph ) , but no one over there can ever help me and straighten out my account for that one stupid charge. So, thei stupid collection agency is trying to collect 3.95 + 25.00 from me, good luck on that. ????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=505116 Right now I would love for a godaddy rep to call me, I would give them a mouthful. __________________ "I'm so mean I make MEDICINE sick." -Muhammad Ali

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