It's true, many people aren't aware of how inexpensive domain registration is..
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Originally Posted by Iconoclast

I've been with GoDaddy for about 6 or 7 years now, and have probably had in the neighbourhood of 100 different domain names in that time...and not ONCE have I had a single problem with them. In fact, based on my experience with the user interface and control panel, as well as their customer service, I have absolutely ZERO complaints about their services.

Keep in mind I've never used them for anything other than domain name registration and management, but I would imagine based on their excellence in this area that they equally excel at all other services as well.

Indeed, there are plenty of mixed comments about go daddy. I guess I have to check it myself so that I will know what is the real score But I do believe that the problems may depend upon the understanding of the whole content of the web host. Maybe, there are some misunderstanding along the way that is why problem occurs.

My client site was hosted in godaddy before and was transfered to other hosting services. I don't know why but I think this is due to the pricing issue. Godaddy is quite expensive on their hosting service.

I've used Godaddy since 2004 and never had a problem. Had 2 domain names with them, and hosting as well.

I've used GoDaddy for hosting web sites and domains for clients since 2007. For the most part, their service is a bargain--especially considering that they have (non-toll-free) telephone technical support that I have used on behalf of my clients for some esoteric "shared hosting" features. I wouldn't touch MySQL with the proverbial 10-foot pole and use SQL Server exclusively.

My only current gripe with GoDaddy is that there is a news story circulating how their wacky CEO (who has altogether way too much emphasis on the racing babes for my taste, but that's a different story) has been off elephant hunting in Africa.

In general, I have moved new clients from other services where their hosting was a true nightmare (anyone care to discuss the incompetent Ukrainian tech support ladies at Network Solutions!?) and rescued domains for clients when outfits like Microsoft were using Melbourne IT (Australia!) which makes regaining control of an "iffy" domain problematic. (Of course, I use SKYPE, so that telephone calls for that effort were fairly economical, despite 20-minute wait queues.)

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Originally Posted by eyu

I've been using GoDaddy for a year and have had no problems. I wouldn't recommend their hosting though...

I agree with you on that. I feel GoDaddy is a good choice for holding your domains, but I wouldn't host my website there.

I prefer namecheap overall when it comes to domains though.

I don't trust GoDaddy at all... Especially when it comes to domain names. They're hosting is good, once up and running, but to get it up and running is another problem. With almost all other hosting companies, you can create a database in seconds. with GoDaddy, you have to wait 30 mins for it to be created.

If you're trying out domain name using their domain search feature, make sure you buy it as soon as you find one you like.. If you don't, GoDaddy will buy it themselves and try to sell it back to you for about USD$200.00.. This one is no rumour.. It happen to me more then once. And the name was a Jamaican slang and not something that holds any value to anyone else in the world.

All around I find godaddy to be underhanded and untruthful. Not to mention their marketing tactics degrading women, and killing elephants...

Cons:
1) their control panel is very hard to use.
2) their website is so loud it hurts the eyes
3) they will steal your domain if you are not careful (let it lapse for more than 10-15 days, they will take it and auction it off (all other regsitrars have a 30 day expiry period then another 40 day redemption period) (yep this happened to another one of my customers)
4) they will register your domain even if you just do a search for it on their site but dont buy it. (yes it was a very ODD/unique domain name that got taken by one of my customers after they searched on go daddy)
5) Their ceo is obnoxious and arrogant.

Pros: They are pretty cheap for domains but namecheap is about the same price anyways so its really a no brainer.

well 7.49$ is for the first year i think, after that the prices go high

GoDaddy has the worst control panel of all -- I've used so many webhosts and domain registrars GoDaddy has the worst of all in term of user-friendliness.

I think Dynadot has the best control panel in terms of simplicity -- what do you guys think?

Godaddy for life, using godaddy from three years and completely satisfied with them.

Godaddy's domain registration is fast, as well as updating any dns chagnes.

HOwever bad thing is they don't have a toll free phone support number and I agree with Ekushey that their cpanel is worst

GoDaddy is ridiculously expensive. I pay $6.95 for a .com while they charge $12+.
I don't buy their gimmicky brand name.

Originally Posted by cantletugo

GoDaddy is ridiculously expensive. I pay $6.95 for a .com while they charge $12+.
I don't buy their gimmicky brand name.

What company have you reg .com with?

I have been using godaddy from five years and completely satisfied with them.

Originally Posted by khalidherbal785

I have been using godaddy from five years and completely satisfied with them.

Now who was it that said that first??

No problem it will come back to me

Originally Posted by chrishirst

Now who was it that said that first??

No problem it will come back to me

Found it!

Originally Posted by loverboy420

Godaddy for life, using godaddy from three years and completely satisfied with them.

i always buy domains at godaddy...but their hosting service can be much better

Yes godaddy will definitely a better choices for domain buying, They a lot and cheaper price. You can select what son your mind.