GoDaddy Website Builder

Your free website is just the beginning.

Create a mobile-friendly, free website for your business, then watch it take off with built-in marketing.

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How to create a website.

Build a website that’s designed to help you grow—from SEO tools to social integration. Websites + Marketing is an all-in-one builder that does it all.
  1. Pick a template to start your site for free.
  2. Add your content and business info to make it yours.
  3. Use built-in marketing to let people know you’re open for business.
  4. Manage everything from one dashboard on any device.
  5. Upgrade to an online store when you're ready to start selling.

Website Templates

Whatever you do, it'll look good.

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Included in Websites + Marketing.

Designer-made templates make it easy to create the site you’ve always wanted in minutes, while built-in marketing tools help your business to grow, engage and look great.

100s of modern, professional templates means you can create a site with no technical skills required.

A.I.-powered advice from GoDaddy InSight helps you to build your online presence and boost business.

Built-in tools for SEO, social media and email marketing make it easy to grow and engage your audience.

Slick, responsive, mobile-friendly templates make you look great on every device.

Don't have images yet? Don't worry, sites include free professional images for you to use.

Simpler updates mean you’re not worried about keeping your site safe and secure.

A powerful website builder at your fingertips.

  • Click to easily edit or add entire sections — like a photo gallery, menu, or price list — in seconds, from any device.

  • Design beautifully branded content for social media, email marketing and beyond.

  • Set up your online shop for free using professional ecommerce templates, then upgrade to a paid plan to start selling.

  • Manage everything from one dashboard, on any device.

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Website Builder Features

Unlock more as your business grows.

With marketing and business-building tools baked in, you get to start for free right now, then upgrade when you’re ready for more.

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Custom Domain

Give your website the address it deserves with a custom domain.

A domain is the address where your website lives online. A custom domain looks more professional and makes it easier for people to remember your business name.

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Online Store

Build a full-featured online store your shoppers will love.

Our easy-to-use Online Store lets you sell anything. Wherever your customers are online, create a seamless shopping experience that's mobile friendly and easy to manage.

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Appointments

Upgrade from one-time to recurring appointments whenever you’re ready.

Customers can book and pay for your virtual or in-person services right on your site, at any time. That means you get to fill up your calendar without picking up the phone.

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More Marketing

Grow faster with expanded email and social media marketing.

Engage customers and keep them up to date on how to stay connected to your business with advanced email and social media marketing tools.

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Search Engine Optimization

Get found on Google and beyond with a perfectly optimized site.

Boost your site on Google and other search engines with keyword suggestions and tracking that'll help you monitor your ranking over time.

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Website Builder Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I have a website?

By creating a website, you are creating an online presence. This allows you to connect with people that you might not otherwise be able to reach. Whether you’re making a basic website with contact information for your small business or medical practice, creating a landing page for your freelance work, a multi-page experience for your wedding photography business or you just want a place to blog about your thoughts on food, having a website will give you a dynamic advantage.

What is GoDaddy Website Builder?

GoDaddy’s website builder, formally called Websites + Marketing, is an online editing and publishing tool that helps you make a responsive website with no technical knowledge required.

How to create a website with GoDaddy’s Website Builder:

  1. Create a GoDaddy account.
  2. Pick a design and use the drag-and-drop editor to add your own images and text or create a contact form. You can make your website as simple or complex as you’d like.
  3. Publish your website.
  4. Expand your website as you grow. You can add a full online store complete with product listings, coupons, shopping cart, shipping and multiple payment options.

How can I keep my website secure and safe for my customers?

In all Website Builder plans any data transmitted from your site will be encrypted using a SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificate. Your SSL will establish an encrypted link between your web server and the browser of the person visiting your site. This means that all data will be kept private; which is important if you want visitors to your site to be safe. If you want to sell products or services in your store, you will want to have a SSL since it protects credit card and bank numbers from being intercepted by hackers.  

Can I customize my website?

Absolutely. You have the option to customize your website based on your business needs. You can add site content wherever you’d like in a variety of sections; from multiple site pages, to scrollable sections that you can add to each of those pages, to a gallery of images, menus and price lists, and YouTube or Vimeo videos. Each section in your website is customizable as well, from the name of the page, to your website’s navigation bar. You’ll also have the ability to change text colors, styles and font. It’s important to make a responsive website that is mobile and desktop friendly. With Website Builder you’ll be able to choose tablet and desktop layouts to give your visitors the experience you want them to have.

How about a shopping cart?

You can make a website that lets you sell products and services if you have the Ecommerce plan. You’ll have an online store that will allow you to add products and services, set up different types of payment methods, and even specific types of shipping. Your store will be integrated into your website as a page. You can add featured products for your visitors to scroll through, make quick purchases using PayPal and Apple Pay and promote your store/products through coupons. You can also use the same type of email marketing that is included in the Premium  plan to send email communications to your subscribers and customers about sales on your website, coupon offers and online events. Establishing a strong online presence can boost your sales.

Can I connect my social media and website?

Yes. GoDaddy Website Builder can act as your online hub. The option to link to your Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, LinkedIn and YouTube on your website gives you an advantage in communicating with your visitors. By centrally locating all the links in one place – your new website – you’re giving your online visitors a seamless experience.

Are SEO (Search Engine Optimization) tools included with Website Builder?

Select Website Builder plans come with built-in SEO tools to help your website show up in search engines like Google. In Website Builder, you’ll find the SEO Wizard, a step-by-step guide that provides suggestions on how to optimize each page of your website by adding relevant keywords and description.

How do I create a website?

Creating a website is a relatively small effort that can have a huge impact on your business’ bottom line. Here’s how to start building your website: 

  1. Get organized
    2.  Think about the info and images you want to include on your website and what categories you’ll need to organize that content. Maybe you’ll need an About page with contact info, or a Menu page to show off tasty treats? You’ll make quick progress if you can map out a general structure before you start creating your site.
  2. Choose a website template
    3.  Pick a template to get started, or hit Start for Free to have Websites + Marketing generate a business-relevant template for you.
  3. Customize your website
    4.  Use our easy editor to add your content, products and business info, and customize colors, fonts and layouts. 
  4. Choose your domain
    5.  Register a custom domain or connect one you already own to your website. This helps people easily identify your business from your site’s online address.
  5. Optimize your website for search engines
    6.  Use the premium SEO optimizer to ensure your website is easily found on search engines like Google.
  6. Launch your website
    7.  Publish your website and watch your business grow, while managing everything — like website updates, reviews and social posts — from one dashboard, on any device.