How to create a free website.
Go from idea to “I’m online now” with a 7-day free trial of GoDaddy Website builder. Whether you’re putting together a portfolio, selling cookies, or offering legal services, follow these easy steps to get started. Upgrade to a paid plan when you’re ready for more business building features.
- Start creating your free site or store by picking a template.
- Add your content, products and business info to make it yours.
- Use built-in marketing to let people know you’re open for business.
- Manage everything — reviews, orders, social — from 1 dashboard, on any device.
- Buy premium features — store add-ons, SEO, appointments — as you need ‘em.
Basic
For Getting Started
Get your business moving with a professional website and email address.
Save 36%
C$21.99
C$13.99
/mo
With a 1-yr term. You pay C$167.88 today
Renews at C$263.88.
- Connect a custom domain
- Easy-to-use website editing tools
- Time-saving AI writing and content creation
- Know how you're performing with Site analytics
- Free Professional Email
- Connect with customers through live chat and contact forms
- Help secure sensitive information with an SSL
- Remove "Powered by GoDaddy" branding
Standard
For Brand-Building
Grow your brand with social media and email marketing features.
Save 40%
C$29.99
C$17.99
/mo
With a 1-yr term. You pay C$215.88 today
Renews at C$359.88.
Everything in Basic, plus:
- Search Engine Optimization tools to rank higher on Google
- Create and schedule 20 social media posts per month with Calendar Assistant
- Create and send email marketing campaigns to 500 users per month
- Quickly create content with GoDaddy Studio
Recommended
Premium
For Larger Customer Reach
Reach more customers with expanded social media and email marketing tools.
Save 42%
C$39.99
C$22.99
/mo
With a 1-yr term. You pay C$275.88 today
Renews at C$479.88.
Everything in Standard, plus:
- Allow customers to book appointments and events
- Create and schedule unlimited social media posts per month with Calendar Assistant
- Create and send email marketing campaigns to 25,000 users per month
Ecommerce
For Scalability and Automation
Sell anywhere — your online store and in-store point of sale.
Save 37%
C$44.99
C$27.99
/mo
With a 1-yr term. You pay C$335.88 today
Renews at C$539.88.
Everything in Premium, plus:
- List products and services
- Set up multiple payment options
- Flexible shipping options
- Create discounts and promotions
Plus
Every Website Builder plan includes:
24/7 expert support
Our GoDaddy Guides are always here to help.Mobile-friendly site
Easily reach customers wherever they are.100+ beautiful templates
Dazzle customers with templates designed to sell.Marketing dashboard
Real-time tracking of your performance and presence.Website Templates
Whatever website you'll build, it'll look good.
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.
Onward and upward with our customers.
Give your website the address it deserves with a custom domain.
Grow fast with expanded email and social media marketing.
Build a full-featured online store your shoppers will love.
Get found on Google and beyond with a perfectly optimized site.
Upgrade from one-time to recurring appointments whenever you’re ready.
GoDaddy Website Builder FAQ
Why should I build a website?
What is a website builder?
How can I keep my website secure and safe for my customers?
Is my website really free?
After you experience the premium features of our paid plans free for 7 days, you will be downgraded to a free version of the Websites + Marketing service. Don’t worry, if you choose not to upgrade you won’t lose the work you’ve already done to your free site and you can upgrade anytime to continue enjoying premium features (such as connecting your domain). You can upgrade your plan in the My Products section of your account or with the help of GoDaddy Guide. See Website Builder plans and pricing to find one that suits your needs.
How long does it take to create a website with GoDaddy Website Builder?
Can I turn my website into an online store?
Can I connect a custom domain to my website?
Can I connect my social media and website?
Are SEO (Search Engine Optimization) tools included with Website Builder?
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:
- Get organized 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.
- Choose a website template Pick a template to get started, or hit Start for Free to have Websites + Marketing generate a business-relevant template for you.
- Customize your website Use our easy editor to add your content, products and business info, and customize colors, fonts and layouts.
- Choose your domain 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.
- Optimize your website for search engines Use the premium SEO optimizer to ensure your website is easily found on search engines like Google.
- Launch your website Publish your website and watch your business grow, while managing everything — like website updates, reviews and social posts — from one dashboard, on any device.