Below is our review for Go Daddy Software, Inc. It is
based on our ten plus years of experience reviewing Web Hosts and Host
Finders. It is based on our
proven test procedures,
and on our
reader's reviews. This review is also based on the feedback we get
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interaction with the business and Web developer/design communities in
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Editor's Note: Founded by Bob Parsons in 1997, the Go Daddy Group is a trusted name in the domain name registrar service industry. Hosting more than 5.3 million domain names, Go Daddy is a giant in the domain name field. Along with their domain name offerings Go Daddy also provides Web hosting in the E-Commerce, Unix, Windows, and Budget communities.
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Web Host Review:
Go Daddy Software, Inc
 This Review covers Budget Cheap Hosting services
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Review Rating |
88 |
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| Support |
(0-20) |
17 |
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| Reliability |
(0-20) |
17 |
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| Features |
(0-15) |
13 |
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| Value |
(0-15) |
15 |
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| Network |
(0-15) |
13 |
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| Industry |
(0-15) |
13 |
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Overview:
Founded by Bob Parsons in 1997, the Go Daddy Group is a trusted name in the domain name registrar service industry. Hosting more than 5.3 million domain names, Go Daddy is a giant in the domain name field. Along with their domain name offerings Go Daddy also provides Web hosting in the E-Commerce, Unix, Windows, and Budget communities.
When last we reviewed GoDaddy (March of 2005) our Independent Review Panel saw they had no real problems, and offered inexpensive plans with good options solid support and tons of data transfer. Same holds true when our Indpendent Review Panel went back to try out GoDaddy again, same great value no major problems
GoDaddy.com utilizes a sound network with multiple OC-48, OC-12, and OC-3 connections, providing good redundancy. The Network Operating Center housing their host servers carries the standard amount of physical security and disaster recovery equipment with a few added extras such as biometric scanners and off-site data retention.
GoDaddy's Hosting plans are inexpensive with the lowest cost plan starting at $3.99. Although this plan is Linux only, the others give you the choice of Linux or Windows. Windows offerings include MS SQL 2000, ASP, PHP, ASP.NET, and a long list of free software scripts and components. Linux offerings include MySQL, PHP, Perl, Javascript, CGI, as well as more than twenty free components. GoDaddy's Hosting solutions also carry a 99.9% uptime guarantee.
The amount of monthly data transfer GoDaddy includes in their hosting packages is where they truly shine. 25 GB of monthly data transfer comes with the $3.95 plan while 100 GB worth comes with the $9.95 plan. Both are well above the industry standard and are some of the highest we have seen anywhere.
Support is handled via phone and a 24/7 email support system. We have long maintained that the ultimate in support is toll-free 24/7 responsive, technical phone support. Althought they fell short of this, during our test period we received good service delivered slightly faster than the industry average for Budget Hosts.
Verdict:
GoDaddy is a very strong Budget Host. For the most part they provide all of the basics for your hosting needs. They do a lot of things well, but are not exceptional in any one thing other than the amount of data transfer they provide. If you are looking for a solid and stable Budget Host check out GoDaddy.
Pros:
Inexpensive • 99.9% Uptime Guarantee • Lots of Data Transfer
Cons:
No Major Problems
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