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.

No credit card required.*

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How to create a free website.

Whether you're building a website to show off your portfolio or setting up a store to sell anything from cookies to digital recipes to baking classes, you can do it all with Websites + Marketing. Follow these steps to create your website with our powerful, all-in-one builder designed to help you grow.
  1. Start creating your free site or store by picking a template.
  2. Add your content, products and business info to make it yours.
  3. Use built-in marketing to let people know you’re open for business.
  4. Manage everything — reviews, orders, social — from 1 dashboard, on any device.
  5. Buy premium features — store add-ons, SEO, appointments — as you need ‘em.
FREE

What's included with your free website?

  • Email and social media marketing
  • One-time appointments
  • Start selling with GoDaddy Payments
  • SSL certificate to keep your site secure
  • 24/7 customer support
  • Branded content creation with GoDaddy Studio
Create Your Free Website
Premium

Upgrade when you're ready for more.

Explore plans starting at $9.99/mo when billed annually.*

 

  • Connect a custom domain
  • Offer flexible shipping options
  • Get Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
  • Set up recurring appointments
  • Add a full-featured online store
  • Get email and text appointment reminders
  • Sell on Amazon, eBay and Etsy
  • Accept online payments for services
  • List products for free on Google Shopping
  • Sync orders and inventory across channels
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Website Templates

Whatever you do, it'll look good.

No credit card required.*

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 using GoDaddy Studio.

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

  • Manage everything – reviews, orders, social – from one dashboard, on any device.

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Premium 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, everywhere. From products and downloads to virtual and in-person services, sell it all on Etsy, Instagram, Amazon and beyond. And now, GoDaddy Payments gives you a fast, secure way to get paid when customers buy from your store.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I have a website?

By creating a website for your business, you're building an online presence. Whether you're making a basic website with contact information for your small business, creating a portfolio for your freelance work or simply want a space to blog about your thoughts on food, having a website will help you share who you are and what you do with the right audience.

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.

What is GoCentral website builder?

GoCentral is the former name of GoDaddy’s website builder product, now called Websites + Marketing. It’s an all-in-one website builder that comes with integrated marketing tools to grow your business. It offers hundreds of designer-made templates to choose from, or you can type an industry directly into the builder to receive a relevant, pre-populated template to customize.

Is my website really free?

Yep. You'll never be charged for our free website plan AND you get to experience the premium features of our paid plans free for 7 days. If you choose not to upgrade to a paid plan after your trial ends, you won't lose the work you've already done to your free site and you can upgrade anytime to continue enjoying premium features. You can upgrade your plan in the My Products section of your account or with the help of a GoDaddy Guide. See Website Builder plans and pricing to find one that suits your needs.

Can I customize my website?

Absolutely. Add or edit sections — like image galleries, price lists, menus, scrollable content blocks and YouTube or Vimeo videos —  to customize your website to your business needs. Every section in your website is customizable, 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. Our website builder allows you to switch back and forth between mobile and desktop layouts so you can create a website that allows visitors to comfortably view and use your website from any device.

Can I add a shopping cart to my website?

Yes. With a free website plan, you’ll be able to set up your online store and start taking payments in minutes with GoDaddy Payments. For a full-featured online store with advanced payment options, various shipping methods and increased functionality, you’ll need to upgrade to the Ecommerce plan. Once you’ve upgraded, you can accept orders and build the ultimate shopping experience with features like Apple Pay, highlighted product sections and promotional coupons. Learn more about Online Store.

Can I connect a custom domain to my free website?

During your initial 7 day free trial of premium features you can connect a custom domain to your website. At the end of your trial, your website will be moved to a temporary domain like "www.yoursitenamehere.godaddysites.com" unless you upgrade to a paid plan.

Does GoDaddy Website Builder include an SSL certificate?

Yes. In all plans, any data transmitted from your site will be encrypted using a SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificate. This means that all data will be kept private; which is important if you want to keep your site visitors safe. If you sell products or services in your store, an SSL will protect credit card and bank numbers from being intercepted by hackers.

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 descriptions.

How do I start selling online?

You can design your online store for free and start taking payments in minutes with GoDaddy Payments, but if you want a fully-featured online store, you’ll need to purchase the Ecommerce plan. Here’s what you do:

  1. Click any of the Start for Free buttons on this page. 
  2. Take a few seconds to create an account so we can save your work.
  3. When prompted, select your industry and name your site.
  4. Click View Plans in the banner at the bottom of the screen. 
  5. Choose and purchase the Ecommerce plan to start using your store. 

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.
  3. Choose a website template
  4. Pick a template to get started, or hit Start for Free to have Websites + Marketing generate a business-relevant template for you.
  5. Customize your website
  6. Use our easy editor to add your content, products and business info, and customize colors, fonts and layouts. 
  7. Choose your domain
  8. 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.
  9. Optimize your website for search engines
  10. Use the premium SEO optimizer to ensure your website is easily found on search engines like Google.
  11. Launch your website
  12. Publish your website and watch your business grow, while managing everything — like website updates, reviews and social posts — from one dashboard, on any device.

How does GoDaddy Website Builder stack up against other website building providers?

Comparing website builders helps you decide which features are important to you and what type of website builder will best fit your needs. So, our team researched available plans, spoke with support agents, factored in ease-of-use, design, and pricing, and put together a side-by-side comparison of the best website builders. 

Spoiler alert: GoDaddy Website Builder offers high value at a low price and our customers give us great reviews on Trustpilot.