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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated October 19th, 2026 # Reviews of GoDaddy Website Builder Ease of use 4.2 Customer Service 4.2 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews mk michael k PresidentEvents Services, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “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.“ September 3, 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 mk michael k PresidentEvents Services, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “It offered useful templates and basic features for showcasing my work, services, and contact information.“ September 3, 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 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 MT Mary T PresidentAccounting, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “They build it in a very deceiving way so that you end up paying a lot of money for random things. Whenever you contact them to clarify your products' payments, they just threaten you that you would lose your domain and website and emails...“ December 8, 2024 BT Brianna T EditorWriting and Editing, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: I used a free trial. “The drag-and-drop tools and built-in templates made the setup process straightforward.“ June 8, 2026 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 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 1382 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 Paola P. CEO E-Learning Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "A costly trap for small business owners – Stay away from GoDaddy Airo" September 24, 2026 1.0 Negative with issues starting almost immediately with the AI not doing what was asked for, and doing costly changes that were not asked for, and no resolutions from support. Pros It's easy to use and a friendly platform, and easy to implement when you first get a website as a brand new website designer. Cons As a brand-new, first-time business owner, I trusted GoDaddy’s Airo website builder to help launch my enterprise (Chaos to Calm Pets). Unfortunately, it turned into an absolute nightmare and a massive financial drain. The AI builder frequently claims it has completed complex multi-step tasks (like building course catalogs), only to leave behind broken pages, missing routes, and 404 errors. Worse, it executes unapproved batch updates that consume hundreds of "credits"—which you have to pay real money for—while completely wiping out your content and replacing it with incorrect data or fabricated images. When confronted with its own failures in the chat log, the AI literally admits it "lied" or wasted credits, but GoDaddy support refuses to issue refunds or restore credits. It feels deliberately designed to frustrate users into spending more and more money just to fix errors the AI itself created. Save your sanity, your time, and your hard-earned money and use a traditional, stable website platform instead. Review Source MT MaChelsea T. CEO Accounting Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Convenient Website and Domain Management for Small Businesses" October 24, 2026 4.0 GoDaddy offers a convenient way for small businesses to establish and manage their online presence. The platform provides useful tools for domains and websites, although pricing and renewal costs are important considerations. Overall, it can be a practical option for business owners who want several services available through one provider. Pros I like that GoDaddy offers several services in one place, including domain registration, website management, and business email options. The platform is fairly easy to navigate, and having these tools together makes managing an online business presence more convenient. Cons One drawback is the pricing structure. Some services that initially seem affordable can become more expensive at renewal, and additional features may require separate purchases. I would prefer more transparent pricing and fewer upgrades during the setup process. 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 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 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 JP Josh P. Owner Sports Used the software for: 2+ years ### "One Stop Shop for Online Needs" July 5, 2025 5.0 I've used GoDaddy Website Builder for three websites over the last few years and I keep coming back for a reason. GoDaddy really is a "one stop shop" for everything you need for an online presence. Pros I love the simplicity of being able to get a website up and running in minutes. My friends and family cannot believe that I "made" this website. Cons I wish there were a few more widgets available for the lower tiered plans, but I understand that premium features come at a cost. Alternatives considered [Wix](https://www.capterra.com/p/169007/Wix/) Reason for choosing GoDaddy Website Builder I prefer the GoDaddy builder interface and pricing over Wix. Review Source 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 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 JS Jennifer S. Owner and Interior Designer Design Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Easily Customized & Professional-Looking" February 11, 2025 5.0 I was able to build a custom website from scratch including embedded videos, contact forms, and more! Coming from WordPress, I was really impressed with the final results. Pros The options for customization and user-friendly interface allowed me to make a professional-looking website even when I was early in my days of learning web design. Cons Sometimes I would get in over my head as a beginner and it wasn't always as intuitive to fix things as it was to change them to begin with. Switched from [WordPress](https://www.capterra.com/p/131687/WordPress/) My website always looked unprofessional, plain, and outdated before. Review Source Response from GoDaddy February 18, 2025 Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback about your experience. We appreciate you! Thanks, Jenny 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 MM Marcia M. communication Broadcast Media Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Create your website for free" September 2, 2023 5.0 I loved using it, it's very easy and they never leave you alone, they have all the guides to help you use the web without any difficulties or complications, the benefits of the web are incredible, you can build your website without paying anything, and beyond their payment rates are very low and you still have the right to a domain Pros What I liked most about GoDaddy was their support, it is very rewarding to be able to have guides and people to provide assistance, and I also liked the option of being able to create my website for free at the beginning Cons I really have nothing against this web I loved being able to build my website and still be able to connect my domain customizing it, in an easy and safe way and without paying, I had an incredible experience Reason for choosing GoDaddy Website Builder I chose GoDaddy Because it's free, I can create my website first for free and I can still pay for the plans to be able to access everything, the plans are so cheap, and I also choose the Web because it's possible to find everything in one place , This website corresponds to my needs and trends Review Source TW TOSHIA W. owner Cosmetics Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "One of my favorite daddies, GoDaddy that is. " December 19, 2023 5.0 I have the best experience with GoDaddy and will recommend this site to anybody, especially new users and seasoned users. Pros I love GoDaddy friendly and easy to use format for website building for beginners. You don't need to code at all. It has rethemed formatted websites already ready for you to put your own brand on it. Cons I wish there was more of a online knowledge blog that can teach more people that know zip about web siting building how to build a website. Alternatives considered [Webador](https://www.capterra.com/p/195774/JouwWeb/)[WordPress](https://www.capterra.com/p/131687/WordPress/) Reason for choosing GoDaddy Website Builder Honestly I came here because I read like 10 different blogs on which website builders what was the best for new users and I have never made a website before so this is the one that was highly recommended. Review Source JF James F. Record label Music Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Love GoDaddy website builder " November 12, 2024 5.0 GoDaddy is easy to use manage and have great prices on public domains Pros GoDaddy is highly professional looking in all way for growing business Cons I have no complaints about GoDaddy website builder Switched from [Wix](https://www.capterra.com/p/169007/Wix/) Cause GoDaddy is more professional and better tools to help design and build your business 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 JS Joe S. Owner Automotive Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "A great page builder" April 12, 2025 5.0 It was positive. We built out a marine salvage parts page fairly quickly. We had over 750 items. Pros It was easy for inexperienced staff to quickly pick up the steps to building inventory on the page. Cons Nothing really jumps out as something that really bothered me. Sometimes the page ran a little slow but it was fine 95% of the time. Review Source Response from GoDaddy April 15, 2025 Hi Joe, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review about your experience with us! We appreciate you! Thanks, Jenny SR Spencer R. Owner Consumer Goods Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Great to Build" April 27, 2025 5.0 Pros Very simple and easy to use, allowing me to build something specific that fit my needs. Cons Learning curve to understand the layout, however once that was passed, everything was clear. Review Source PB Paul B. Customer Experience Manager Sports Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "AI Website Builder for quick site setup needs " May 30, 2025 4.0 I had to use it only to help friends, a pretty basic tool, it does its job, but I prefer to invest more time in making sites with attractive layout and advanced features. Pros Simple efficient and quick website builder, powered by AI, allows to generated a decent site, you don't need to have great expectations. Cons Missing of flexibility and options, you need to be happy with the outcome you get, sometimes too generic. Review Source TC Torlock C. Head of. Marketing and Development Computer Hardware Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Simple product that mostly works ut customer service is terrible" March 4, 2025 2.0 I try to remain positive for reviews but GoDaddy is a bit of an expectation when it comes to customer services, particularly as they just can't seem to get it right. The product itself is basic but not terrible - it serves a purpose for those looking for a simple website (think home/contact/about), but everytime there is an issue you will regret not choosing a more customer-oriented option. Pros Easy but basic drag-and-drop builder for very simple websites Cons Terrible customer service, extremely limited options and costly for what they provide. Review Source Response from GoDaddy March 5, 2025 Thank you for taking the time to leave honest feedback about your experience with us! We appreciate you! Thanks, Jenny RH Robyn H. Owner Automotive Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best you will find" February 10, 2025 4.0 Overall, pretty easy to use if you utilize their customer service. Pros Their customer service is top notch. If you have questions, they are quick to help. Cons I wish they made it easier to use for the people without a degree in computers. I feel like if I used to be able to design a FREE Myspace page I should be able to design a premade website I'm actually paying for. Review Source Response from GoDaddy February 14, 2025 Hi Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback about your experience! We appreciate you! Thanks, Jenny KR Kimberly R. Owner Fine Art Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Decent for first timers " March 1, 2025 3.0 Pros First starting out in business, it was one of the first DIY website builders available. Cons Being a first time website builder when I started, it was difficult to navigate to keep a professional look Review Source Response from GoDaddy March 3, 2025 Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! 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! 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 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. 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