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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated August 20th, 2026 # Reviews of GoDaddy Website Builder Ease of use 4.2 Customer Service 4.2 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews RS Radha S Legal AssistantLegal Services, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “It’s user‑friendly and straightforward, making it easy to create and manage a basic website quickly. While it lacks some advanced customization and scalability, it works well for simple sites and users who want an efficient, low‑learning‑curve solution.“ April 1, 2026 JanetStar V PresidentEducation Management, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “I don't like how my yearly rate is not locked in for a certain amount of time, meaning, after the year is up, Go Daddy can make my next yearly fee any price and that could jeopardize my site if the amount if astronomical.“ April 26, 2026 Cynthia N OwnerRetail, Self-employedUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “You can literally have something up and running in under an hour, which is a huge win if you just need an online presence quickly.“ March 29, 2026 ML Margaret L Owner - AdministratorE-Learning, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “When the domain name system is updated it can be difficult to find some of the functions such as where to find the name servers to make changes. “ October 14, 2024 SP Stephanie P OwnerDesign, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “I liked most about GoDaddy website builder are the templates they give to choose from for easy substitution of pictures and where the written content would be placed. “ October 3, 2024 Wilder B ManagerOnline Media, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “They were unable to make the modifications to allow this to be an optional setting. “ March 29, 2026 DG Damian G CTOComputer Software, Self-employedUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “I like how easy and intuitive it is to use its for my clients to setup some basic websites for the brand.“ March 28, 2026 SM Sampad M Software developerInformation Technology and Services, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “It doesn't allow deep control over HTML/CSS or advanced scripting.“ November 30, 2025 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 1380 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Marko S. Administrator Computer Software Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Simple yet effective website builder! " September 26, 2025 5.0 Excellent experience, the fact that is part of a unified system and it doesn't need additional platforms, makes it an easy and approachable website builder. For everyone and with ease, time efficient. Pros I like the relaxed and the overall simplicity of the interface. The fact that my partner, who is not so tech savy managed to build 3 websites alone, using the Godaddy Website Builder is a great point. Cons Certain interface aspects, such as the lack of extensive code integration. Certain aspects are not easy to tune, such as CSS. Alternatives considered [Wix](https://www.capterra.com/p/169007/Wix/)[Figma Make](https://www.capterra.com/p/10031345/Figma-Make/)[Figma](https://www.capterra.com/p/175027/Figma/)[Hostinger](https://www.capterra.com/p/218357/Hostinger/) Reason for choosing GoDaddy Website Builder I chose Godaddy for the integrated aspects, the overall pagespeed reaches 100% and there are no faults. Also it makes it easier for least techy people to operate it and adjust as desired. The price is also a factor as it is the most convenient solution, budget friendly. Review Source JR Jessica R. Owner Food & Beverages Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "User Friendly Website Building for Beginners- Customer Service top notch" April 2, 2026 4.0 Overall I have had a great experience with Go Daddy. I have my business website through them and also my POS service through them. They have EXCELLENT customer support. Pros I like Go Daddy Website Builder because it is incredibly user friendly. I was able to get a website up and running fairly quickly to get the basics of my business down. I like how it also tells me how many visitors I have had on the website and how I can add online payments to the website. Cons It was a bit challenging to add all the pictures I wanted. It was almost like I can only swap out pictures. I did not pay extra to have someone help me, but it is an option. I also had a bit of trouble at first deleting their base website helper information and adding sections. However, once I got the hang of it, I would say it is fairly user friendly. Alternatives considered [Wix](https://www.capterra.com/p/169007/Wix/)[Squarespace](https://www.capterra.com/p/143461/Squarespace/) Reason for choosing GoDaddy Website Builder Pricing, Customer Service, User Friendly, Familiarity etc. Review Source mK michael K. President Events Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Good for Getting Started, but Limited for a Growing Creative Business" September 3, 2026 4.0 It was a good starting point for my photography and videography business. It allowed me to create a professional website without needing any coding experience and gave me the basic tools I needed to showcase my services and work. Pros It was easy to get started with and provided a simple way to create a professional website for my photography and videography business. It offered useful templates and basic features for showcasing my work, services, and contact information. Cons I found the editing and customization options somewhat limited. As my photography and videography business grew, I wanted more flexibility with page layouts, galleries, and the overall design. I also found the value for money less appealing compared with other options, especially when I needed more features. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Manager Online Media Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "AI Support Bots both for Website Creation, and the AI provided for users very limited & unhelpful" March 29, 2026 1.0 GoDaddy's AIRO AI Terms of Service did not list the requirement for their host website users a mandatory submission of their email addresses and names in order to use their respective purchased AIRO AI ChatBot service; despite that requirement not being an industry standard as mandatory across other AI service requirements. They were unable to make the modifications to allow this to be an optional setting. They were unable to refund my purchases through GoDaddy of their DNS Hosting services, the Domain Name Purchases, or the LLC requisition they facilitated. Despite this clearly not being listed out in their terms of service, or as an industry acceptable standard for purchased AI service support as mandatory - their inability to alter backend code for what is a relatively very new product on the market - and then would not refund the misrepresented products I was told I was purchasing. Pros It eliminated many of the granular details and options available on other website building platforms, to be very simple. Cons They did not comply with their AI Bot Terms of Service, and their limited ability to make changes (as referenced above) on a very standard model that is provided across the industry made any website built very difficult to view for users. Switched from [Squarespace](https://www.capterra.com/p/143461/Squarespace/) This was an early mover for Webhosting, I assumed they had kept up over the years with the other platforms available. It was a mistake. Review Source BT Brianna T. Editor Writing and Editing Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Not a good fit for a growing business " June 8, 2026 3.0 Pros What I liked most about GoDaddy Website Builder was how quickly I could create and publish a professional-looking website without any coding experience. The drag-and-drop tools and built-in templates made the setup process straightforward. Cons The main downside was the limited customization compared to more flexible website platforms. As my needs grew, I found it harder to make advanced design changes or add specialized functionality. Review Source AR Adriana R. Executive Director Cosmetics Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Godaddy Web builder rocks!" February 18, 2026 5.0 I have been with go daddy for over 10 years and my experience has been nothing but great. They are there for us when we need t hem Pros The system was easy to use with pre set templates to help build your unique website features. The most important was the amazing customer support we receive whenever we are stuck with something. Cost of website maintenance is very reasonable, you definitely get value for your money. Cons Sometimes you cannot add multiple pictures on a promotion page, and the menu bar only lets you put a few categories. Switched from [WordPress](https://www.capterra.com/p/131687/WordPress/) It was too hard to use Wordpress, we needed something more user friendly Review Source DRS Daniel R. S. Founder Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Godaddy did it first! When it comes to domain registar and hosting!" September 1, 2025 5.0 Godaddy is the grandfather of domain and hosting and is ab easy tool if you are a beginner in drag and drag websites. Godaddy payments are a plus as well Pros Godaddy is a good platform for no code developers like myself. Although I feel as though wix as more features, Godaddy is my go to platform to teach students how to build websites Cons I would love for godaddy to have Learning Management Software like Wix. Also sometimes I cannot get rid of the chat box to scroll down while I am editing Alternatives considered [Wix](https://www.capterra.com/p/169007/Wix/) Reason for choosing GoDaddy Website Builder It's easy for me to teach classes off of Godaddy as Wix studio as a bit more complicated Review Source PA Philip A. Business Development Manager Mining & Metals Used the software for: 2+ years ### "GoDaddy Website Builder is easy to use but may not suit advanced developers" April 2, 2025 4.0 There is a steep but not overly complicated learning curve, but once you learn the tricks and workarounds though experimenting, it is easier to use. Pros Ease of use and general functionality was reasonable. For example, the modular approach to adding content was easy to use. Cons There is plenty of room to improve with the graphical user interface and general functionality to make granular changes easier. Alternatives considered [Wix](https://www.capterra.com/p/169007/Wix/)[Squarespace](https://www.capterra.com/p/143461/Squarespace/) Reason for choosing GoDaddy Website Builder A domain hosting plus website package was a useful offer that added benefits to the overall purchase. Review Source Response from GoDaddy April 3, 2025 Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback about your experience with our product! We appreciate you! Tyler C. Lead Designer Computer Games Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Go Daddy, Ohh Daddy" October 28, 2025 4.0 All in all I would say that I had a smooth experience. It produced great results in the end and my goals and expectations were reached. Pros Feature rich, easy to use in mobile environments. Stable platform just WORKS and does what it is expected to do. Cons Cost seems to be higher than other similar platforms for the same features. Lowering price would make it my preferred platform Alternatives considered [Wix](https://www.capterra.com/p/169007/Wix/) Reason for choosing GoDaddy Website Builder I have actually jumped back and forth between the plaftforms over the last few years. Depending on what I was trying to achieve. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Lead Engineer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Overall Good Experience" March 4, 2025 5.0 Pros It easy to build static website with this. Cons As godaddy hosting is costly so for small scale static websites difficult to go with this. Switched from [Hostinger](https://www.capterra.com/p/218357/Hostinger/) Hostinger is little bit difficult to setup domain and hosting. Review Source Response from GoDaddy March 6, 2025 Thank you for taking the time to leave a review about your experience with us! We appreciate you! Thanks, Jenny BL Brian L. Owner operator Computer Networking Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Website Builder on Godaddy is ok" January 13, 2025 3.0 It was a fair product to use and I am sure they will make it better in time Pros It was easy to use at first and had some modern technologies Cons As technology advanced it was more difficult to use Alternatives considered [Wix](https://www.capterra.com/p/169007/Wix/) Reason for choosing GoDaddy Website Builder We use GoDaddy email so we thought it would be easier to use their website builder Review Source Response from GoDaddy February 18, 2025 Thank you for taking the time to leave a review about your experience! We appreciate you! Thanks, Jenny BJ Brandi J. Owner and Hairstylist Consumer Services Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Not my top choice for website builder. " February 14, 2025 3.0 Pros It’s very simple so it’s easy to create a quick website. Cons It was very basic in customization options. I did not like that the GoDaddy branding was so visible. Took away from my brand image. Alternatives considered [Webex Suite](https://www.capterra.com/p/237272/Webex/) Reason for choosing GoDaddy Website Builder I tried it because it appeared to be easy to build a website and I have heard of the platform in the past. Review Source Response from GoDaddy February 28, 2025 Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback about your experience! We appreciate you! Krystle M. Owner Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Good, but not Great" December 19, 2024 4.0 My overall experience with GoDaddy Website Builder was a bit weird. I am Canadian, but was residing in Mexico when I was creating my website. This caused my website and emails to all be in Spanish. I reached out to GoDaddy and it was only partially fixed...to this day, I still get GoDaddy emails in Spanish. I found the building the website overall simple and enjoyed the various templates, finding it quite user friendly. However paying for the website to be up was costly for my start-up and there wasn't a way to tranfer my design to a free program elsewhere. Pros The GoDaddy website Builder has many template options that felt both sleek and modern. Cons The cost of GoDaddy Website Builder was not viable for my business as I was just starting out and not receiving payments. Alternatives considered [WordPress](https://www.capterra.com/p/131687/WordPress/) Reason for choosing GoDaddy Website Builder It seemed to have more of a modern feel than wordpress Switched from [WordPress](https://www.capterra.com/p/131687/WordPress/) I heard good things about GoDaddy from a friend and thought I'd try it out Review Source ML Margaret L. Owner - Administrator E-Learning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Go With Godaddy!" October 14, 2024 5.0 I have used GoDaddy for over 9 years for myself and author clients who needed a website. It's a great platform that I trust because it has been online as a website builder for over 20 years. Pros I use GoDaddy to purchase my domain names. It's safe and I have the ability to use them or park the names that are similar to my domain name. It's a safe place to organize them as well. GoDaddy offers a good website platform with Cpanel, which I like. I have used it to help clients create beautiful websites. Cons When the domain name system is updated it can be difficult to find some of the functions such as where to find the name servers to make changes. However, this is a small problem that would not keep me from giving GoDaddy 5 stars. Alternatives considered [Cloud Hosting](https://www.capterra.com/p/255097/Cloud-Hosting/) Reason for choosing GoDaddy Website Builder GoDaddy is more dependable and clear about bandwidth limits. It is a safe place to park domain names and host a website because it is a long-standing platform. I have lost a domain name and website when a website host went out of business, so I am cautious. Review Source SF Samantha F. Owner Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Website building for the not so tech savvy" August 4, 2025 4.0 Very good-able to figure it out with some trial and error. I was able to import photos and make it look professional. Pros Able to modify to make it look like my design, reflect the company vibe. I like that it kept my cost low. Cons A little tricky to figure out the placement of wordboxes and limited customization. I was able to link my booking website but took hours of trying. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Director Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Good domains, complicated dasboard" September 25, 2025 2.0 Pros But good range of domains available. Easy to connect with other platforms such as Klaviyo, Shopify etc. Cons Found it expensive, hard to understand the dashboard, complicated login process to access the account. Review Source BC Ben C. General Manager Automotive Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great one-stop-shop for beginner website designers and small business owners" March 17, 2025 4.0 Pros Easy, drag and drop style builder at good value. One stop shop for purchasing domains, email hosting and website building. Cons Easy to outgrow and lacking personalization for more advanced, custom websites. renewal pricing is often much higher than original plans too. Review Source AD Alyssa D. Owner Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Not my GoTo!" May 31, 2025 2.0 Overall I would say that I’m not the biggest fan of GoDaddy website builder. I’m really not sure either what would change my mind. Pros I liked that it was pretty simple to set up on my own. This was the first website builder that I found out about when I first opened my company. Cons My website was up and running, but then I found out that if I didn’t buy everything then that meant anyone else could also have a website with the same name and my customers may or may not end up on my site! Review Source GM Gabriel M. Owner Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "GoDaddy Makes it Easy!" April 3, 2025 5.0 I have secured 4 domains through godaddy. The process was extremely easy. I had someone build my website, but a lot of the features I needed weren't available Pros It's simple and easy to secure a domain and email and website through them. Cons The website was limiting for my type of business. Review Source SL Saara L. NA Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Good website building app" February 28, 2025 5.0 I like the website builder, it is easy to use and has most necessary features. Pros It is simple to use and creates easily a professional looking website. Cons I cant customize it beyond certain point Switched from [Shopify](https://www.capterra.com/p/83891/Shopify/) The cost of maintaining website is lower. Review Source Response from GoDaddy March 3, 2025 Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback about your experience! We appreciate you! Thanks, Jenny PC Paula C. Marketing specialist Transportation/Trucking/Railroad Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Easy transfer out." January 13, 2025 3.0 Pros GoDaddy allow to transfer out domains at less time when the ticket for transfer is opened. Cons GoDaddy rejected most payment cards mostly prepaid credit cards. Review Source Response from GoDaddy February 18, 2025 Thank you for taking the time to leave a review about your experience! We appreciate you! jL judith L. office manager Automotive Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "fast and easy" March 19, 2025 5.0 it was a good experience, just quite pricely Pros is easy and friendly to set up, website is clear Cons the price, it could be pricely in a long term Review Source AF Arianys F. owner Retail Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "GoDaddy Website" December 26, 2024 4.0 If you want to have all the options to create your page and for it to be easy and accessible, Godaddy is the best option. Pros It's easy to use and their give me all the tools that I need for build the website. Cons that I have to pay extra to be able to add the online store separately. Review Source ZD Zach D. Director Sports Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Good product" April 7, 2025 4.0 Overall I enjoyed my experience using GoDaddy Website Builder Pros I liked the ease of setting of the website. Cons Some of the features were a little difficult to figure out. Review Source EP Erin P. Owner Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "GoDaddy Website Builder for Ecommerce?" October 24, 2024 4.0 I think the website builder is easy to use and intuitive. If you want to get something up quickly and have services or limited ecommerce, I think this will work fine. If you have a larger business or more complex ecommerce site I think Shopify will be a better fit. Pros Their website builder has come a long way over the past 2 years. It uses AI now and is much more intuitive and user friendly. Cons The website builder is solid, but my issue came more with the functionality of the ecommerce side and some of the limitations that brought. Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.