Why I Don't Use GoDaddy's Website Builder

Four years ago GoDaddy launched their new website builder. It seemed like a good start and I thought maybe, maybe they were finally on the right track. But no. I was too optimistic.

And today I'm going to explain why I don't recommend you build you website with the GoDaddy website builder.

Here's what I cover:

00:18 Annoying Limitations
02:23 Squarespace Comparison
03:20 Navigation
03:50 Themes
04:30 Blogging
05:42 Key Takeaways

Now I highlight a lot of what's not great about GoDaddy here. Overall I find it too limiting and frustrating.

This doesn't mean you are doomed if you use GoDaddy — the truth is there are good websites built with bad website builders and bad websites built good website builders.

But you'll definitely be better off with a good website builder.

[codecrusader]

You look so frustrated😂😂 This is the most honest review I have seen all year👌🏾😂

[riccardoneofficial]

This is the worse website builder, and when it comes to customer service experience, it SUCKS!

[grantmail]

Something I would have found helpful would have been a price plan comparison between these website builders...to weigh up the best option for the budget available as a newbie.. but really found this review helpful..as I would not even known what I was getting was not as good as other options.

[TiffanieWest-ce]

I came into the job and they already had GODADDY. Now I have begun to upgrade and modernize their site, change it up, they have had the same for 5 years. BUT, I am running into so many road blocks. It is not user friendly. I am looking for a new website, we do not sell e-commerce so that is not an issue. I just want to add drop down boxes and links for information to the products. Any suggestions?

[oggyandfrnds]

Can we add custom codes like schema, og tags, Robot and canonical

[blearbenin]

hey man, been loving your videos. can u make a vid on how to make money with websites, would love to see that

[paulbiniasz]

This review is very helpful. Thank you!

[charmedlife]

Can’t you just select to add a new section that’s better suited in your design and remove the one that doesn’t have all the parts you want? That’s it! Select the sections that have the look you want and edit those. They have several layout options per section. Hope this makes sense!

[kylehalim]

Squarespace is pricey and Godaddy is much cheaper but limitations on designing

[_skud]

you picked the section that says it is ideal for long blocks of text and then criticized it for not being good at pictures and formatting. the other section templates looked like better options for an image or header rich section.

[KimberlyStewart-zn]

I am learning the hard way. They don’t respond to any issues. Terrible customer support and service.

[ramonenriquezschafer]

Thanks this is extremely helpful content!

[alalleyne]

So basically it’s good for beginners or someone not tech savy

[mariesa]

Oh I’ll just keep it for a year then switch lol