On April 17th, Godaddy passed the 2 millionth shopper mark with their ‘easy to use, just a few clicks installation’ package of WordPress. Whether you use WordPress as a blogger or a fully scalable Content Management System, quick and easy installation means saving time, headache, and ultimately money. Their branded ‘Hosting Connection’ allows users to choose among 50+ quick applications. The easy user interface means no messing with ftp or file manager. Click, install, go!
Why so much popularity? Once installed, WordPress allows users to manage content directly through its built in control panel. For most customers, the only time they need to access GoDaddy is to upgrade or renew hosting or upgrade or renew domain names. 99.9% up-time doesn’t hurt either. GoDaddy is big business and thus offers a few little known benefits to WordPress users:
1. GoDaddy likes to Bundle. If you are ever expanding your blogging and domain reach, the more you get the more you save. Godaddy consistently offers bundled deals to existing customers for both domain name and hosting package renewals. And they don’t over do it. One day I receive a 20% coupon for this or that. A week later, 29% off that or this. As a customer, I just wait patiently and take opportunites to save money when they come.
2. 4GH Hosting. (4th Generation Hosting). 4GH responds to traffic spikes by adding additional resources to your site, keeping your site live regardless of traffic. You purchase a Shared Hosting plan, install the WordPress application, and you automatically receive 4GH! It happens: You receive steady traffic then one-day (we all hope) an article or post goes viral. No worries, your website wont have the frownie face for visitors. It will keep on trucking.
3. Update Notifications. Although most WordPress users receive notifications via Control Panel, GoDaddy also keeps an eye on your WordPress updates. This is great for multiple domain management, especially if you have some self-managed publications. Just update ALL your WordPress sites through the Application interface.
4. P3 Plugin. Developed by GoDaddy for ANY WordPress users on ANY hosting platform. The P3 plugin diagnoses sluggish WordPress plugin performance.
5. 24/7/356 Support. They answer the phone, respond to trouble tickets, and answer question quickly and efficiently.
