GoDaddy

[RJ]

Thread is for reviews of GoDaddy

 

[B33R]

Do they ever not try and sell you extras?

I have never seen a hard sell like GoDaddys. Every single thing you do, they're trying to sell you extras, extras and more extras.

Interface is poor and overly complicated, with each update to a domain (contact details etc) taking time to actually update, meaning you can't change anything else on that domain while you wait for everything to update.
Registration is slow too. You can easily register a domain at another registrar while you wait for GoDaddy to actually register it!

If their prices weren't so cheap (<$5 with various loopholes and coupons) I swear I'd never, EVER use them.

By far the worst company to use for domains. Not recommended in the slightest. Pay a bit more and use NameCheap.

 

[Romeo20]

Review

GoDaddy is one of the best domain registrars out there! If you want a domain, I definitly recommend this service. I love godaddy!

 

[dominp]

more access to MX records??

How much more access can they give you?
you can completely edit all Arecords, Cnames and MX records
at any time.

Way Too many Ads/Pages to go through ! -

As far as features Go - Would prefer more access to Mx Records etc ...

Got my first domain at Godaddy in 2001. Have used them ever since that. Everyone on here who complains about the ads must not be able to read very well or just not bother. Godaddy gives you the option to not view them and go directly to your Checkout cart.

Pros - Great Stability (dont have to worry if they will be around next year or 5 years from now), Great prices, 24x7 Telephone support and great webmail interface.

Cons - Site is a little busy, yes it will take you a little while to find where everything is. Not to impressed with their shared hosting plans but Virtual and Dedicated Server options are very good. NO toll-free phone number (but since most people have cell phones these days this is not that big of an issue)



USER TIP -
For everyone complaining about only able to edit 20 names at a time, you can use the Bulk Edit feature, its the Blue Button that says (suprise!) Bulk Edit, that is right above your domain list. This feature is great, you can view all your domains on one page and select the ones that you want to work with.

I dont like the fact that the login ID is a number which you have to remember

Just go into your account settings and setup a Login NAME so you dont need to use that number. Think about it, why do you think the login screen asks for "Customer # or Login name"???

 

[deadmoon]

Very good (bit expensive though)

Very good. And good customer service (a bit slow but only emailed them around the .eu time so that was expected)

 

[Camron]

Expensive, but can be good at times

Its "ok" considering I have 27 domains registered through them and it takes over 24 hours for a ticket response. I guess they are ok but they need to work on getting some new techs

 

[iPlox]

Review

GoDaddy was my first registrar and although I haved moved on to my own reseller account now, I still hold some domains with GoDaddy. They are a good registrar, especiallly with discounted prices, but too many ads as some said.

 

[Stephen]

I agree, Godaddy has too many ads, but they do have a great control panel, and increased security when it comes to transferring domains to another account.

 

[Xyzer]

Godaddy does have a lot of un needed ads and also i have found they arent very reliable.

 

[weallscream]

I am hosted through what GoDaddy gives for 10 bucks a month
the cpanel is horrible, I cant access file manager, or nearly half the normal cpanel, as well as this, it is a very slow server. If you buy domains its good, but dont use them as a host.

 

[-db-]

Solid value.

GoDaddy offers solid value and good domain management controls.

Overall - 8.

 

[DewKnight]

Great

I have never had any problems with GoDaddy. The only thing that I don't like about them, is that their website is slow, confusing, and hard to use, and their support is a bit hard to contact. Other than that, great domain company!

 

[axolotl]

Re. GoDaddy

For a monolithic company, they do a good job..... EXCEPT ...
the 60-day LOCK on transferring domains out for ANY minor
change to the registrant details (new E-Mail address etc.)
is still OUTRAGEOUS, and even Vint Cerf just said so at
the Domain RoundTable.

 

[NetworkTown.Net]

Review

The best ever #1 Simple menu and very fast.

 

[mrfike]

One of, if not the best!

I've always found their support to be great, very helpful and knowledgeable, better than most (no naming names). They actually answer their phones, and emails 24/7, unlike most registrars! Prices a bit high, (even with 'loopholes'), but the interface and navigation are great too. Definitely among the top 3, if not #1.

 

[msobotka]

Sold your domain...impossible

I transferred my site to a different registrar. Godaddy blocked my transfer. I went to my account at godaddy to transfer. No options really. Sent email...sent another. Five emails went unresponded. a sixth email gave an answer to another question. It has been 25 days, no transfer. My new (or soon to be new) registrar cannot give a refund because they continue to process, but my bad registrar....GoDaddy keeps blocking requests.

 

[marisolblue]

blocked

Godaddy has blocked one of my names , I am not a happy camper

 

[ApeXX]

One of the best hosts I've used!

GoDaddy.com is one of the best domain registrars I have used. They have pretty fast customer support and plenty of add-on domain options. Prices are a little about average however you are paying for the good customer service and features.

 

[richardevanslee]

Review

I have about fifty domains with GoDaddy and registering them, adjusting the details has been perfectly smooth so far.

For a webmaster like myself who doesn't have hundreds or thousands of domains to manage my needs are fully met.

Richard

 

[NeeJam]

Good value for the money highly recommended

I think that GoDaddy are the best out there, with an easy to use interface, excellent customer servcie and great value for money i would highly recommed them to anyone

 

[codyturk]

Review

I've used several domain registars. Godaddy.com is one of my favorites. The only hassle is transferring a domain to a new user. Other than that it is really easy to register a domain within minutes.