GoDaddy Website Builder

GoDaddy Website Builder #12

rank:

web %:

0.5

cms %:

0.8

Architecture

paradigm:

SaaS

server admin req.:

☐

backend lang.:

N/A

extension lang/tech:

frontend lang/tech:

content storage:

hosting options:

managed

api options:

none

GoDaddy Website Builder is a SaaS platform that provides managed hosting, eliminating the need for server administration. It does not require knowledge of backend or frontend technologies, as it offers a user-friendly interface for website creation. The platform does not provide APIs for external integrations.

Target Users

hobbyist:

☑︎

single dev:

☑︎

small dev team:

⚠︎

large dev team:

☐

single content editor:

☑︎

small content team:

⚠︎

large content team:

☐

enterprise:

☐

GoDaddy Website Builder is ideal for individual hobbyists, single developers, and single content editors due to its simplicity and ease of use. It can accommodate small development and content teams to some extent but lacks the advanced features required by large teams or enterprise corporations.

Legal

license:

proprietary

corp. structure:

commercial

GoDaddy Website Builder is a proprietary, commercially developed platform owned by GoDaddy Inc.

User Management

paradigm:

self-contained

The platform includes a self-contained user management system, allowing users to manage roles and permissions within the website builder environment.

Content Editing

paradigm:

drag and drop

on-site editing:

☑︎

custom fields:

☐

custom content types:

☐

versioning:

☐

previewing:

☑︎

real-time collaboration:

☐

editing workflows:

☐

GoDaddy Website Builder offers a drag-and-drop interface with on-site editing capabilities and content previewing. However, it lacks support for custom fields, custom content types, content versioning, editing workflows, and real-time collaboration.

Content Display

frontend dev req.:

☐

packaged themes:

☑︎

theme market:

☐

paid themes:

☐

on-site customization:

☑︎

The platform provides a selection of packaged themes with on-site display customization options, allowing users to modify their site's appearance without requiring frontend development skills. There is no theme marketplace or paid themes available.

Mobile Support

responsive:

☑︎

creates PWA:

☐

creates native app:

☐

Websites built with GoDaddy Website Builder are responsive by design, ensuring compatibility with mobile devices. The platform does not offer features to create progressive web apps or native mobile applications.

Multilingual Support

multilingual content:

☐

multilingual UI:

☐

multilingual editor:

☐

GoDaddy Website Builder does not provide built-in support for multilingual content, user interfaces, or editors, limiting its suitability for internationalized websites.

Extensibility

backend dev req.:

☐

extension market:

☐

paid extensions:

☐

The platform is not extensible through third-party plugins or extensions, and there is no extension marketplace. Users are limited to the built-in features provided by GoDaddy.

Commerce

is in core:

☑︎

is in extensions:

☐

integrated platforms:

integrated payment gateways:

GoDaddy Payments

E-commerce functionality is included in the core platform, with support for GoDaddy Payments as the primary payment gateway. Integration with other platforms or payment gateways is not available.

Costs

paradigm:

subscription

subscription:

9.99

software:

first year estimate:

119.88

GoDaddy Website Builder operates on a subscription model, with plans starting at $9.99 per month. There is no separate software license fee. The estimated total cost for the first year is $119.88. Users should be aware that prices may increase after the first year, and additional costs may apply for domain registration and other services.

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