GoDaddy and Wordpress

by polrbearz

Posted: 14 years ago 17 replies

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Hi:

I've already got a lot of domains over at GoDaddy and plan to start doing a lot with WordPress. Many of you of course already use Fantastico at HostGator and other compatible webhosts. If anyone has already fully addressed this issue regarding GoDaddy, I apologize in advance.

I asked GoDaddy if they supported Fantastico; much of their answer is copied below. Any reactions would be much appreciated !

Thank you for contacting Online Support. I do not show we offer Fantastico but we do offer an automated WordPress installation.

NOTE: The automatic install described below will not work on free hosting accounts. WordPress needs to be manually installed on free hosting accounts, however, certain WordPress features may not work correctly in the ad-supported environment.
To Install WordPress on Your Hosting Account

Log in to your Account Manager
From the Products section, click Web Hosting.
Next to the hosting account you want to use, click Launch.
On the Hosting Control Center home page, click Install Apps.
Click WordPress.
Click Install Now!.
NOTE: The Install Now! button displays only when the selected value application is compatible with one of more hosting plans in your account.
Select the domain name you want to use.
If you don't have a Go Daddy Community profile, enter a display name, agree to the Community terms of service, and then click Next.
Enter a database description and password, and then click Next.
Choose an installation directory, and then click Next.
NOTE: To install WordPress in your root directory, leave this field empty.
Enter the Admin Name, Admin Password, Email and Blog Title for your WordPress installation. Click Finish.

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VegasGreg 14 years ago

The short and best answer is:
DO NOT USE GODADDY FOR HOSTING WORDPRESS SITES.

The do not use Fantastico, but do have an "automated" install feature, but it is not instant, it can take 24 hours to automatically install.

Their databases used for Worpress are not local and quite often cause the site to load VERY SLOWLY (I am talking extremely slow). This is bad for you when trying to work on the site or add new stuff and it is bad for people visiting your site as they will often click away before it can even load.

Also, it is not advised to register your domains and host them all in the same place. There are plenty of threads here that go into more detail.

Use Hostgator and you will be very happy for hosting!
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itrainedmydragon 14 years ago
I have also used GoDaddy for many sites that I've built over the years, both for myself and for clients. I don't want to hijack this thread to turn it into a feud of one web host over another (these discussions can be endless and quite unproductive, I find), but I do want to make everyone aware of one issue that could help you make a decision.

As noted, GoDaddy does have an automated Wordpress installer (along with installers for all sorts of other useful CMS, plugins, etc.) and saves you the work of creating the mySQL database, and all of that, which is nice but, the caveat, according to my recent experience is that the automated installer is HORRIBLY SLOW!

Starting the installation is pretty brainless and easy, but due to the popularity of GoDaddy as a host, and 'server bottlenecks' or what have you, the last 2 sites I've set up have taken over 24 hours before GoDaddy got around to performing the Wordpress install. Sometimes this is perfectly acceptable, but other times, it absolutely kills you, especially when you were scheduled to work on your site all day.

My recommendation is:
1. If you need to install Wordpress on your site and actually get some work done on it that same day, DO NOT USE the GoDaddy automatic installer. Install it yourself, manually, which is actually pretty easy after you've done it a time or two and doesn't really take too long.
2. If you don't need to work on the site until tomorrow, use the automatic installer, which is slick, yet slow.
Just my 2 cents. I have no monetary affiliation with any hosting companies (at present, at least) and have enjoyed using GoDaddy for many sites, but this latest issue with the Wordpress installs has been causing me enough aggravation that I've used HostGator on my 2 most recent sites and so far I've had better response with them.
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patey88 14 years ago

The instructions look right, and I've done it many times. I haven't had any delays like VegasGreg mentioned. My installs always seem to run right away, and finish by the time I check back to see the status. (Maybe half an hour? Maybe less?)

I agree that wordpress always seems amazingly slow to me, compared to my regular html sites. I didn't know it was because the databases were remote. I thought it was just a wordpress = slow thing.
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Kim Standerline 14 years ago

I can never understand why folks want to host with Godaddy because they totally suck. They also disallow a lot of decent scripts which can be a real pain

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dezchamps 14 years ago

i've heard maxhosting is good too. $24.95 for a reseller account a month. They have cpanel and one click installation. Support is a little slow, but for that price it would be a fair trade off.
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- polrbearz 14 years ago
  
  Thanks to everyone who was kind enough to take their time and reply to my questions. From your answers, I have definitely decided NOT to use GoDaddy for my Wordpress installations. I could probably plan my work in such a way that I could handle a day's lead time at the outset (after all some of these domains have been dormant for years ) But what I couldn't risk is for my customers to experience delays. Nobody has time for unnecessary delays these days; they expect people they trust to figure out a better way.
  Also--it sounds like EACH update of my site might be a hassle. NO WAY do I want this.
  
  All of the domains I have on GoDaddy can be used comfortably for projects I have in mind. None of them were done with keyword research. So I think the best use of these domains--the ones I renew and leave at GoDaddy--would be as simple redirects (for link cloaking) or for static html sites that are for some other special purpose. Any parting thoughts as we leave this subject ?
  
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haymanpl 14 years ago

Godaddy do not have the best name for hosting. There are other web hosts who will be more flexible and helpful
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jasonmorgan 14 years ago

OH BOY! Another I hate GoDaddy thread! It's about as exciting and riveting as the last episode of CSI:Toledo.

Why is it that these threads pop-up on a weekly basis and it's perfectly fine to hate on GoDaddy?

If I left a comment ripping Guru X's latest product it would be zapped into oblivion by a mod. Same goes for if I left unflattering comments on a WSO warning people not to buy it because it's crap.

I'm sure Bob Parsons put in a lot of time and effort to develop his product just like the rest of you internet marketers.

What's the deal? Why is GoDaddy fair game but a lot of the real garbage is off limits?

This topic is old. Some of you don't like go daddy, get a life and get over it.

OK, back to retirement.

Have fun kids.

Play nice.

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- polrbearz 14 years ago
  
  Hi Jason:
  
  I can't speak for the other posters but as for myself my inquiry was really fairly innocent--just based on the fact that I have a lot of domains already at GoDaddy. Far from ripping them--I was actually hoping that I would hear of some real, recent experiences from more experienced Warriors that would encourage me to make the most of my existing relationship with them. I am new to WordPress so that was really just a specific technical issue for me.
  
  There are certainly positives about GoDaddy in general. First and foremost, they have unfailingly provided patient and thorough customer support any time that I've called. That's probably the main reason that I don't plan to drop them and want to find sensible ways to make use of some of the domains that I have there---for instance, redirects or certain static pages.
  
  I'm very open to balanced reviews--hungry for them, actually. In fact, let me tell you all about some problems I've had establishing my relationship with HostGator. First of all, their system wouldn't allow me to complete my setup transaction with them for some reason (broken connection or whatever) and the tech support guy I got--after a long wait--was pretty impatient and not the best communicator. We were on the phone for almost a full hour straightening things out. It turns out the guy had some very pressing personal issues working on him--which he confessed to and which I completely understand. It's cool
  
  So no company is perfect. It IS interesting how we don't hear more balanced reviews sometimes here on WF. Sort of seems to relate to what's "in style" to say at the moment. I'll give you a nod on that for sure Jason.
  
  Having said that--I did get some valuable input here on my only real issue with GoDaddy, which is WordPress compatability. Fantastico-compatible web hosts cetainly seem to offer an advantage to "newbies" especially. Again, my thanks to all for sharing their experiences. Nothing like first hand reports from those who have been where you want to go.
  
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HigherPrThanGod

14 years ago

Originally Posted by polrbearz

Log in to your Account Manager
From the Products section, click Web Hosting.
Next to the hosting account you want to use, click Launch.
On the Hosting Control Center home page, click Install Apps.
Click WordPress.
Click Install Now!.
NOTE: The Install Now! button displays only when the selected value application is compatible with one of more hosting plans in your account.
Select the domain name you want to use.
If you don't have a Go Daddy Community profile, enter a display name, agree to the Community terms of service, and then click Next.
Enter a database description and password, and then click Next.
Choose an installation directory, and then click Next.
NOTE: To install WordPress in your root directory, leave this field empty.
Enter the Admin Name, Admin Password, Email and Blog Title for your WordPress installation. Click Finish.

I recommend you buy domains from GoDaddy and HOST THEM on Hostgator. I never liked GoDaddy's bizare no-cpanel approach. Michael Scott's SEO Company even did a video tutorial on how to setup Wordpress Multi-Site/Multi-Domain on Hostgator lol

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Coyotex 14 years ago

I've said this before, I host with GoDaddy and have NEVER had an issue with them. I use both html and Wordpress and, really, have not had an issue with time. Oh sure, it's not instant, but so what. Maybe it's me, but waiting an hour or two isn't all that bad when I think of it. All I gotta do is press a couple of buttons and bingo, and new wordpress blog installed.

Also, the customer support has been nothing short of fantastic for me. I really dig GoDaddy.
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- Harlan 14 years ago
  
  Godaddy Hosting (and especially their server hosting) is pretty strange. There are a lot of programs that just do not work at Godaddy.
  
  I've tried many and the bottom line answer seems to be:
  
  Static website hosting - non WP is fine at Godaddy.
  
  But get cute with WP, add some plug ins, and GoDaddy isn't the place for you.
  
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BlondieWrites 14 years ago

GoDaddy is wonderful for buying domain names, but their hosting service is terrible. I used their hosting years ago when I didn't know any better. I still use them for buying domain names and always will.

I highly recommend buying domain names from GoDaddy, but don't host with them. I use Host Gator for my hosting needs and they are great. Even if you choose another host, it would most likely be better than hosting with GoDaddy.

They are great for buying domain names, just not for hosting them.

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royljestr 14 years ago

I have about 25 wordpress blogs on Godaddy and have never had any of the problems mentioned...maybe I just got lucky. However, I am not creating all of my sites on hostgator simply because they are a better company.
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LauraJames 14 years ago

I would recommend staying away from GoDaddy. They have terrible hosting services. I personally use HostGator. Of course, there are other credible services as well.
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Tyler Ellison 14 years ago

I tried hosting wordpress at GoDaddy before and it was an endless stream of incompatibilities. Not worth it. Simply go with another company that has better linux based hosting since GoDaddy is fine for windows hosting but WP runs much smoother on linux hosting.
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zupi 14 years ago

I recommend you Hostgator for hosting and Godaddy for register domains. Hostgator is perfect for Wordpress.
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