GoDaddy wants to make building a professional website easier than ever for SMBs

GoDaddy logo statue at GoDaddy office
(Image credit: GoDaddy)

GoDaddy has launched a new, affordable website builder service to help SMBs maximize their online presence effectively and help them be more competitive.

According to third-party research cited in the company’s announcement, more than one-quarter (27%) of small businesses still don’t have a website, which can have considerable effects in today’s digital-first era.

The new GoDaddy Essential Website Design Service gives SMBs the opportunity to create a handful of web pages optimized to work seamlessly across desktop and mobile platforms, all built with SEO in mind.

GoDaddy Essential Website Design

The service includes some of the basics, such as four pages, a Sign-Up form or a Contact Us form for capturing leads, and up to 500 copywritten words provided by a GoDaddy expert.

More importantly, it includes SEO optimization to help SMBs reach more customers online. With small business leaders often finding themselves spread thinly across multiple roles, and SEO being a rabbit hole that never ends, having a site already optimized can be a game-changer for many.

GoDaddy also promises a one-time revision cycle, so that business owners can share feedback to nail their site before it goes live.

GoDaddy Product Marketing Manager Michelle Slifcak Villa said: “We know first impressions matter, and by blending affordability, attractive design, and expertise, our customers can now seamlessly unlock their branding potential, making a strategic investment in their future success.”

Payment for the service works by a one-time fee for the design service, plus hosting. TechRadar Pro has asked GoDaddy to share more information about its pricing for the new site-building service that caters to entrepreneurs – any update will be posted here.

Clearly, the company is investing heavily in its website services as 2023 winds up. Earlier in October, GoDaddy announced revisions to its wider website-designing services, including the introduction of a new hub designed to simplify communication with GoDaddy experts and designers online.

More from TechRadar Pro

TOPICS
Craig Hale

With several years’ experience freelancing in tech and automotive circles, Craig’s specific interests lie in technology that is designed to better our lives, including AI and ML, productivity aids, and smart fitness. He is also passionate about cars and the decarbonisation of personal transportation. As an avid bargain-hunter, you can be sure that any deal Craig finds is top value!

Read more
GoDaddy
What is GoDaddy Airo? Everything we know about AI web hosting
People using drawing software on a tablet and laptop.
Best website design service of 2024
Wix Business Launcher vs GoDaddy Airo: What's better for businesses?
Wix Business Launcher vs GoDaddy Airo: Which is better for small businesses?
screenshot of Web.com homepage
Web.com website builder review 2024
screenshot of One.com website
One.com website builder review 2025
hostinger, weebly and godaddy logos on an orange background
The cheapest website builders: Plus, the best deals of 2024
Latest in Pro
AOC Graphic Pro U32U3CV during our review
I reviewed the AOC Graphic Pro U32U3CV and it's a staggeringly pro-grade monitor for the price
An AI face in profile against a digital background.
Navigating transparency, bias, and the human imperative in the age of democratized AI
CorelDraw Go homepage showing design examples
Adobe arch-rival unveils online graphic design tool for beginners - and yes, it has a subscription
Microsoft
Microsoft hits back against UK competition lawsuits, slams AWS and Google once again
A laptop with a red screen with a white skull on it with the message: "RANSOMWARE. All your files are encrypted."
Major ransomware attack sees Tata Technologies hit - 1.4TB dataset with over 730,000 files allegedly stolen
Security
Broadcom releases fixes for multiple VMware security flaws
Latest in News
iPad Air M3
The new iPad Air M3 is good value – but I’d still buy this iPad Pro model instead
A piece of paper with the words 'an HBO Original film' on it next to a pile of snow
Jesse Armstrong’s next HBO Original sounds like another Succession-style satire starring Steve Carrell and Jason Schwartzman
The Samsung Galaxy Ring in Titanium Silver
A future Samsung Galaxy Ring could have a feature to stop you burning yourself on your morning coffee
The maps feature of the Strava app open on an iPhone 15 Pro
Strava does a u-turn as users are allowed to post external links again
CorelDraw Go homepage showing design examples
Adobe arch-rival unveils online graphic design tool for beginners - and yes, it has a subscription
Android Auto
Android Auto is about to get a big Gemini upgrade – and there's good news and bad news