GoDaddy Coupon Code Error

[KDN]

Hi guys,

Just curious if any of you gets this error when using a code:

Some of our best offers are limited to one per customer and it looks like you've already used one. We've updated your cart with the best offer, if one is available.

This is what I see below the code field:

The code entered has some restrictions.

Thank you so much for your time!

 

[daj]

You can register .net domains with NameSilo for $4.39.

Yes, but that's just a special price that won't last, and it's only for new regs. You can't transfer in or renew at that price.

Every registrar pays Verisign $6.79 + ICANN $0.75 = $7.54 per .NET domain

Source: https://www.icann.org/sites/default/files/tlds/net/net-fees-01feb15-en.pdf

 

[daj]

I think NameSilo is superior to NameBright even at this price since it offers better overall service and the WHOIS protection is free forever.

Yes, NameSilo is a great registrar as well.

You can't go wrong with NameBright, NameSilo, or Internet.bs. I also like Dynadot as well for their user interface.

 

[daj]

Any one have any stats of how many .com registrations that are being done this way?

Going by RetailMeNot stats for GoDaddy (not sure if at all accurate)...
1746 People Used a $0.99 .com code today
670 People Used a 35% off coupon
695 People Used a 87% off .com domain + $2 private registration coupon

 

[carob]

The key thing about GD is high renewal costs. That might be greedy, or it might be shrewd if most people with one or two domains will never transfer out. Supposedly GD now want to focus more on added-value services like crappy website builders for endusers.

The question I have is what % of GD domains are held by people witih lots of domains, who are probably domainers and probably price-sensitive. I've heard people say that in general 80% of domains are held by domainers. Does anyone know?

The coupons were basically giveaways and for some reason they tolerated bulk use of them, only GD know why they did that but it may have helped them grow. Without a good coupon I have no reason to use GD - I prefer Namesilo, Dynadot and Internet.bs.

 

[nicholas]

GoDaddy making a loss or "giving away" huge discount coupons is as much a marketing gimmick (that works) as much as Google "gives away" huge discounts for some (or first-time) Ad customers. They likely charge the loss under marketing (but report it as revenue in full in the balance sheet, less the discount charged to cash flow and marketing).

I have been with GoDaddy for more than a decade and a half, and have stayed with them even when I'm unable to use big discount coupons. My beef is just that their renewal rates are very high for me when comparable registrars charge far less. Used to be, the "high" rate was mitigated by the coupon codes, bringing the prices down to affordable levels (but still more than the minimum $8+ to verisign+icann), and now, even that had just been removed altogether.

By no means do I blame GD for trying to make a buck; it's a business after all and not a charity. It's just that it's an amusing move to be so aggressive with the coupons in an effort to grab first-time users yet keep renewal rates for existing customers, including longtime ones like me, at the same higher rates when many large registrars charge far less for transfers.

 

[daj]

Here's a comparison:

Godaddy:
.com $12.99-14.99 regular price | $8.69 with REV10 coupon | $8.29 with discount program that cost $120/yr
.net $16.99 regular price ($8.17 right now for everyone) | $8.17 with discount program that cost $120/yr


NameSilo
.com $8.99 regular price | $8.89 with pre-funds | $8.39 if you have 5000+ domains with them (transfers to them are $8.39/yr as well)
.net $9.29 regular price ($4.39 for new regs) | $9.19 with pre-funds ($4.29 for new regs) | $8.69 if you have 5000+ domains with them


NameBright:
.com $8.52 regular price | $8.03 with pre-funds
.net $8.22 regular price | $7.72 with pre-funds


Internet.bs:
.com $8.99 regular price | $8.79 with pre-funds | $8.49 if you have 2000+ domains with them & pre-funds
.net $9.99 regular price | $9.59 with pre-funds | $9.19 if you have 2000+ domains with them & pre-funds

 

[domainrz]

1and1 allow only 5 domain registration for .99 cents after that we wanna pay normal fees

 

[carob]

1and1 allow only 5 domain registration for .99 cents after that we wanna pay normal fees

The real fees at 1&1 are abnormal level of blood, sweat and tears, plus letters from collection agencies, plus the possibility of unwantedly "donating" your domain to them at renewal time.

 

[domainrz]

The real fees at 1&1 are abnormal level of blood, sweat and tears, plus letters from collection agencies, plus the possibility of unwantedly "donating" your domain to them at renewal time.

Yes I agree with you, fees are abnormal like their domain control panel its really slow and its not good

 

[Domainzy]

We sell a minimum of 2-3 domains a day. And from that, I can certainly tell you the overwhelming majority of buyers want the the domain to be pushed/transferred to godaddy.

We have even lost dozens of sales because the domain was NOT at godaddy. Usually we have to pay extra $ to cover the transfer cost to godaddy... In order to close the sale.

If it was my choice I would only use Uniregistry, but they are so small 9 out of 10 buyers want the domain transfered out of Uniregistry. It's a bummer, but that's the way it is.

It's the same with food! There is organic & healthy food, but the majority of people would rather buy mass produced GMO food covered in pesticides, hormones, and antibiotics. So they can save a few bucks, which will be later spent on healthcare treatment of some kind

By point is, I'm not a fan of Godaddy or conventional food. But as a businessman I'm wise to remember what the majority wants, not what I want.

 

[bonavee]

1and1 allow only 5 domain registration for .99 cents after that we wanna pay normal fees

Don't know why... 1 & 1 allowed me 0.99c on only 1 .com domain reg. I kept on trying but failed!

 

[domainrz]

Don't know why... 1 & 1 allowed me 0.99c on only 1 .com domain reg. I kept on trying but failed!

I think they also discontinued that offer

 

[Domainzy]

First Brand Bucket stopped the freebie listings, then Godaddy stopped coupons, now 1and1 followed suit..

Newbies must be sharting their pants!

 

[ulterios]

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[Archangel]

Why is ANYONE talking about 1&1?
Worst excuse for a business ever since Registerfly.

 

[ulterios]

Why is ANYONE talking about 1&1?
Worst excuse for a business ever since Registerfly.

Because people on the previous few pages are unknowingly regn' there since this GD code turmoil. They don't know that they are in for some antacid shots and throwing your laptop across the room times later down the road.

 

[Personal Portfolio]

Nobody mentions here but, on elb.com .net transfers are $6.99 which is a good price I think. Do you know anything about them?

 

[domainerfella]

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To the naysayers,

1) Couple of months ago I was able to reg 200 domains, 0.99 cents a piece. This is no more available now.

2) Couple of days ago, I emailed them I want the DNS to be changed for all domains. There is no bulk change options in their UI. It would have been difficult for me. They changed it and emailed me.

3) In another recent thread about transfers from 1 and 1, someone had mentioned he transferred 25 domains out successfully.

4) They are running an offer reg 2 and get 3rd one free, which I availed today. Working out for 5 change for a .com, best as of today. With GD DDC, it would have cost me 8 change.

5) In issues about getting invoices about renewal fee for transferred out domains, the threads are clear you need to delete the contract in which the domains are held.

6) I find the UI to be good and fast.

I have no bad experience so far, so I will continue to use.

 

[Archangel]

$20 says you will soon.

I have no bad experience so far, so I will continue to use.

 

[carob]

I have no bad experience so far, so I will continue to use

Have you renewed a domain there yet?

Good luck to you.

Does 1&1 have an affiliate scheme? Is there a rep on the forum we can ask?