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paragonx · July 17th, 2008

Hello everyone,

Still new here adn just starting out. Would anyone recommend an 'all-in-one' site like goDaddy.com or the like for advertsising web design, etc...?
They seem pretty good in website design (need plenty of help on that) and promise providing linksd to your product on major websites like Google and Yahoo.
Another probably dumb question, but once your website is up & runing, do you automatically come up in 'autosearch'; i.e in Yahoo where it starts to take you to your desired location once you start to type in words? Do you have to register with Yahoo and Google to come up as a search location or is that something you have to purhase with them?
I'm not sure my registration with GoDaddy.com assures my ability to be listed on major search sites like Yahoo, Google, MSN, etc...

I am however, buying the surrounding domians (.biz, .net., .org) from another site as i have found their prices to be cheaper (7.99) than GoDaddy for other domain names.

Does anyone have on opinion on GoDaddy or the other search aspects involved?

Thanks for your help.

joeshaul · July 17th, 2008

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Originally Posted by paragonx


	Still new here adn just starting out. Would anyone recommend an 'all-in-one' site like goDaddy.com or the like for advertsising web design, etc...?

My theory is, you can never expect someone to do all the work for you. Will a site based around that kind of ideology help you with setup and speed up your rollout? Probably, will they do it for you? Doubt it.

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Originally Posted by paragonx


	Another probably dumb question, but once your website is up & runing, do you automatically come up in 'autosearch'; i.e in Yahoo where it starts to take you to your desired location once you start to type in words? Do you have to register with Yahoo and Google to come up as a search location or is that something you have to purhase with them?

You have to register your site with the search engines. I think there may be some applications out there that automatically register you, some hosts may also have an easy way to do this. Otherwise, you have to go to the search engine and look for their registration page. Search Engine Optimization is a whole other subject based on how to get listed at the top in most engines.

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Originally Posted by paragonx


	I'm not sure my registration with GoDaddy.com assures my ability to be listed on major search sites like Yahoo, Google, MSN, etc... I am however, buying the surrounding domians (.biz, .net., .org) from another site as i have found their prices to be cheaper (7.99) than GoDaddy for other domain names. Does anyone have on opinion on GoDaddy or the other search aspects involved?

Unsure about what you're unsure about. I had domains registered with GoDaddy in the past, and would have them hosted on a separate web server. They used to be the cheapest registrar. They've been in business for a long time, so they must be doing something right. When you purchase the other domains, you should be able to forward them to your main site.

237am · July 17th, 2008

most domain site oursource their hosting setups...

i use godaddy to register my website names
webstrike solutions for my hosting

badalou · July 17th, 2008

I use deluxe hosting with godaddy and buy all my domains. I design my sites myself.. not real up to date tech savy but i get the job done.

Daniel Slatkin · July 17th, 2008

Personally, I absolutely can't STAND GoDaddy. I've had so many problems with them over the years. I have domains with several providers and they have succeded in making the possible, highly improbable. Their user interface is confusing and clutered. Although I'm fairly tech savvy, for the newbie this can be absolutely frustrating. I subscribed to a couple of their marketing campaigns and website enhancement tools, more out of lack of time, as opposed to know-how. I would suggest not using them, do some research on SEO, meta-tagging and keywording and you'll be just fine. I can't believe I'm going to say this but I've had the best time using Yahoo.

Hope this helps, I feel better now.

PS We're saving up for our own dedicated server.

Down The Leg Inc · July 20th, 2008

I will only use Godaddy and love them!!! They are by far the friendliest,knowledgeable support I have ever seen in MY LIFE. I buy everthing there and host also. I have never spent more than 1 min EVER on hold with them.

The Mad Designer · July 20th, 2008

I use godaddy for all my stuff. i know people up here trash godaddy but i have used them for about 8 years and havnet had one single issue.

paragonx · July 20th, 2008

Very funny and iroic thing: As I was conemplating thsi stuff and looking at Godaddy's website, a commerical for them comes on TV with Danica Patrick.

Now I don't know about you, but I have NEVER seen a GoDaddy commercial ever. I'm on their site checking things out and I see it come on the tube.

I take it as a sign of divine intervntion

I think I have to go with them for website design, hosting, and advertsing mix on the major seach engines.

paragonx · July 20th, 2008

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Originally Posted by Daniel Slatkin


	Personally, I absolutely can't STAND GoDaddy. I've had so many problems with them over the years. I have domains with several providers and they have succeded in making the possible, highly improbable. Their user interface is confusing and clutered. Although I'm fairly tech savvy, for the newbie this can be absolutely frustrating. I subscribed to a couple of their marketing campaigns and website enhancement tools, more out of lack of time, as opposed to know-how. I would suggest not using them, do some research on SEO, meta-tagging and keywording and you'll be just fine. I can't believe I'm going to say this but I've had the best time using Yahoo. Hope this helps, I feel better now. PS We're saving up for our own dedicated server.

Yeah, Yahoo is tempting b/c I already have two oter email accounts with them. They are my favorite search engine. I never never even lookoutside Yahoo or Google (sometimes MSN). I'm also very tempted to get my business cards out there but I'm not sure it would be too cheesy to have the contact email at i.e. [email address]

instead of xshirts@tpxshirts.com">pxshirts@tpxshirts.com
There seems to be a farily easy format to follow...do you know if they will'purchase .com sites that are just 'sitting' (and the main one I need for for my website/ owner wants $60). I have Yahoo's costs running at around $135 per year with a lot of benefits - which isn't too bad but I would have to compare vs. GoDaddy. Also, will Yahoo charge you minimally to buy the surrounding domains (.org, .biz, .net) ?

I had no idea they had such a strong affiliation with Google -you would seem to get a lot of exposure and advertisement on Yahoo and Google.

Daniel, what do you and others think? Tough call vs. GoDaddy.

badalou · July 21st, 2008

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Originally Posted by paragonx


	Yeah, Yahoo is tempting b/c I already have two oter email accounts with them. They are my favorite search engine. I never never even lookoutside Yahoo or Google (sometimes MSN). I'm also very tempted to get my business cards out there but I'm not sure it would be too cheesy to have the contact email at i.e. instead of xshirts@tpxshirts.com">pxshirts@tpxshirts.com There seems to be a farily easy format to follow...do you know if they will'purchase .com sites that are just 'sitting' (and the main one I need for for my website/ owner wants $60). I have Yahoo's costs running at around $135 per year with a lot of benefits - which isn't too bad but I would have to compare vs. GoDaddy. Also, will Yahoo charge you minimally to buy the surrounding domains (.org, .biz, .net) ? I had no idea they had such a strong affiliation with Google -you would seem to get a lot of exposure and advertisement on Yahoo and Google. Daniel, what do you and others think? Tough call vs. GoDaddy.

I run 6 sites with godaddy.. I have used them for over 5 years. My cost for host all 6 sites per year is $65. FOR ALL 6. Not pet month but all 6 for a year. And I have only used less then 5% of the space provided. I could add more and it would still be the same as I have unlimited domain. Never had a problem with them. Lou

Down The Leg Inc · July 21st, 2008

I will admit Daniel is right the UI is confusing and crowded to say the least. Also I think yahoo "gives" your main domain to you but the rest are FULL price. Godaddy is $1.99 for each individual service you buy- Hosting 1,Traffic 1,etc.

paragonx · July 21st, 2008

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Originally Posted by Down The Leg Inc


	I will admit Daniel is right the UI is confusing and crowded to say the least. Also I think yahoo "gives" your main domain to you but the rest are FULL price. Godaddy is $1.99 for each individual service you buy- Hosting 1,Traffic 1,etc.

Yeah, I have to admit,GoDaddy loks a bit more inclusive. I'm a little worried b/c I'm not real tech-saavy but can usually get it if I apply myelf. Plus the syncronicity of seeing the Danica Patrick commercial - I think that seals it for me

Is their website design ricky? Do they accept pics in simple format (jpeg, etc...) Can they help you negotiate a better price for a domain that is just 'sitting' (Owner wants $60).

Thanks guys.

Down The Leg Inc · July 21st, 2008

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Originally Posted by paragonx


	Yeah, I have to admit,GoDaddy loks a bit more inclusive. I'm a little worried b/c I'm not real tech-saavy but can usually get it if I apply myelf. Plus the syncronicity of seeing the Danica Patrick commercial - I think that seals it for me Is their website design ricky? Do they accept pics in simple format (jpeg, etc...) Can they help you negotiate a better price for a domain that is just 'sitting' (Owner wants $60). Thanks guys.

Ya their "website tonight" is pretty easy to use and it does take simple format. I'm not sure about their designer or the negotiation but I did kinda pull that ("backorder")on a domain once but it had to goto auction.

SBEMedia · July 21st, 2008

Kinda depends on what you want to use your website for, i.e. is it strictly apparel or are you going to be incorporating other services, sales, etc?

If you're just going to be selling apparel and other textile related products I'd suggest (Pikiware - they allow you to be either a fulfillment center - you fulfill the orders, or create a free 'affiliate' store where you are paid comissions from a fulfillment center) now mind you I am biased as I am a customer of Pikiware (there's also other services such as Zazzle or Cafe Press etc.) but for my input Pikiware has done an amazing job, not only in regards to customer service, but also ease of use. For me, it doesn't matter when things go right with a particular website/company etc., it's when things turn into an absolute cluster and what the company does in response to that. In GoDaddy's case I had a few bouts with them and every time I felt like hammering my head into a brick wall.

If you do choose a Pikware or other similar format, that will allow you more time to focus on your marketing, as there are many templates/themes you can choose from. Then all you have to do is imbed the keyword/meta tag information into the template. You can then post your website on the "Open Directory Project" ODP - Open Directory Project which will help get your website listed. Then just start posting in blogs, on MerchantCircle.com | Find new customers., various forums, etc. All of this will help get your name out there faster, and as I have seen, more efficiently than any of the standard SEO products.

Solmu · July 21st, 2008

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Originally Posted by paragonx


	Can they help you negotiate a better price for a domain that is just 'sitting' (Owner wants $60).

$60 is bargain basement stuff for a squatted domain. Someone thought it was worth registering in the first place, and now you do too. If you really want the domain I wouldn't risk yet another person coming along and snapping it up at $60 while you wait.

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