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Easy Setup on GoCentral Website Builder
Setting up a new website is almost a no brainer with the GoDaddy™ GoCentral Website Builder. From sign up to published in less than an hour.
As an owner of several websites, I understand how stressful and complicated it can be in starting an online business. Just picking a name can take what seems like forever. Once you have your name picked out and the social media platforms to match, the next step is to set up an online presence. GoDaddy™ has been in the business of offering assistance in both domain names (what your site is called) and web hosting packages (where your site is located). Now they are offering a solution to another problem; building your website.
GoCentral Website Builder is like nothing I have ever used. Props to the creators of this software package!
Here’s how it works:
Setup is simple, and for a limited time (through April 10th) it is also free for the first month*.
Depending on your level of need, GoDaddy™ offers four different platforms of service. Prices range from $5.99 for a basic website to $29.99 for an online store which includes the e-store setup that is needed to sell both physical and digit products online.
Setup is as simple as using your Facebook login or by completing the information with your email, username and password. You will also need to select a four digit numeric pin ID number that you will use if you ever need to call the customer service center. This ID number can also be used should you need to allow someone else to have access to your account. If you already have a GoDaddy™ account, you can simply sign in with the same login credentials.
Once you have set up your account, you will be asked to provide a little information about the name and type of site you would like to create. Fill in box boxes. The information you provide on the topic (are you a baker, dress maker or real estate office) and the name you plan on using; will allow the system to search for appropriate images and templates that you will be able to use on your site.
Take a couple of minutes and look at the different templates and layouts. If you don’t see anything that jumps out to capture your attention, you can go back and change the search words for a fresh list of templates to review.
After you select the template you like, your company name (also called the header section) will show on the preview screen. I like that the platform shows both a desktop/tablet and a mobile view of what your site will look like to your readers.
And now the fun begins! Start clicking on the sections along the right side of the screen. Each will open an area that you can enter information about your business. As you fill in each section, your preview pane will update automatically.
It’s easy to edit each area of your site by clicking on the title and making any changes. Adding photos and content to your site is easy and fun!
One of the awesome features built into the GoCentral Website Builder is the email subscriber section. Offering the option for your readers to sign up to receive notifications is important. Normally this is something that you have to add on to your site, often at an additional cost.
Subscribers emails can be used to send newsletters or promotions of your products available or sales campaigns. Most email marketing specialists will tell you that growing your email address is one of the high priority items that should be on your list in order to grow your site over the long term.
Once you have completed the right side of the screen, move over to the left side and go through each of the areas as you did on the right side, completing the customizing of your site.
Promoting your content and being ranked by Google usually requires editing the code (basic language that your site using to communicate over the internet) and inserting a string of code provided by Google. You can sign up for this tracking number at Google.
The tracking information once installed will also allow you to monitor what pages and articles your readers visit. This is a great tool to learn what your readers find most interesting on your site.
Social Media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest can be added easily in the social accounts area. These clickable links will allow your readers to share your articles with their friends. Social platforms on your site make sharing your content easy and easy works to your advantage when it comes to getting your readers to help promote your site.
Whether you are selling products online or have a brick and mortar location, providing a way for your readers to reach you is important. I like that the platform includes a map and contact information as part of the basic setup. This is another area that normally requires an additional add on or custom work at an additional cost.
Now that you have edited the main area of your new site, publishing it is as simple as pressing a button. The entire process I have just walked you through took me less than thirty (30) minutes. I admit that I am impressed with this platform for the ease of use. Get a free trial* of the GoCentral Website Builder to have your site up and running in minutes!
Click publish and the preview your new site!
Check out the video about the GoCentral Website Builder:
Now it’s up to you to create content for your new site. Posting regularly is one of the top tips I would give a site owner. Regular publications keep your readers interested and interested readers mean more page views and hopefully a greater income source in the near future.
GoDaddy™ web hosting grows with your business. Their global data centers mean your pages load faster, and you can install WordPress, Drupal, Joomla, and more with just one click. Plus, they have a 99.9% uptime guarantee, so you don’t have to worry about your business, blog, or personal site going down at an important time.
GoDaddy™ is the leading name in domains with more than 14 million people served. If you have questions about setting your domain up, their experts are only a phone call away 24/7. It’s easy to setup your domain with GoDaddy™, and they also offer simple tools to let you forward your domains to any existing website. Plus, their domain services come with real-time monitoring to make sure your site is always up and running, and 100 professional email aliases so your brand stays with you even when you reach out.
*Disclaimers or Restrictions for offer: The Free Trial is an opportunity for you to use a GoDaddy product free of charge for one (1) month, beginning on the date that you accept the Free Trial offer. The Free Trial will expire one (1) month from the date you accept the Free Trial offer, regardless of whether or not you use the product during the Free Trial period. Free trial not available in all markets.
If I ever have need of a website I now know where to go to find out how to do it! Thank you Sheryl for sharing this information!
Thanks! Thinking of starting a blog so this was helpful.
Wow! This makes something so difficult look super easy 🙂
Been checking in to this, it looks very easy to use.
Looks easy enough!
This is a very helpful review, thanks for sharing
Thanks for the step by step tips. This looks so simple to do!
Thanks for this Sheryl, I’m looking into changing to them when mine comes due again.
I’d like to do it but I’m too impatient atm
Honestly, it is almost plug and play. They make it so easy.
looks easy enough for anyone
It is so easy! And I love the free trial month to test it out before paying anything.
this makes it look so easy! I bet its fun too. thanks for sharing!
It is super easy. And having free month to try it is great.
Thanks for the review, and easy set up.
It is super easy to use. And the free month of trial is so nice.
your review is great… well thought out and easy for most to follow. My issue is I have brain fog when it comes to setting up websites. it take some hours… not just an hour… even with great info like you have shared! Thats why I had to stop blogging! 🙁
I can remember my first website. It was scary to set up and touch. I can’t count the number of times I broke it!
Omg, I did not realize how easy it was to create a website. Thanks for the info. I have seen go daddy banner but never bothered to click on it. This is good info.
Yep, super easy!
Omg, I did not realize how easy it was to create a website. Thanks for the info. I have seen go daddy banner but never bothered to click on it. This is good info.
GoDaddy offers great pricing on domains and hosting. And this platform makes getting a website set up super easy.
Omg, I did not realize how easy it was to create a website. Thanks for the info. I have seen go daddy banner but never bothered to click on it. This is good info.
Click on it the next time. GoDaddy always has great deals.
Thanks for all the information! This is pretty helpful!
It is really a great deal if you are thinking about a website.
I love how easy it is to setup a website, and all of the different features that are available.
I will definitely be trying this.. looks super easy to set up a website.
I know! It is the easiest platform I have ever used.
Awesome! Love how simple it is.
I don’t think they could have made it any easier. And I love the free trial too!
And I thought setting up a website was hard? lol that makes it a lot more simple!
Oh yeah, I remember by first one. It was so hard and stressful. This platform had a new site up in less than 30 mins.
seems like a really cool concept!
Free set up and free trial.. doesn’t get much easier. It’s a great time to try the service.
Very informative.
Thanks for stopping by and learning about this platform. It is the easiest setup I have ever used.
Checking it out! Thanks.
This has to be the easiest setup around. And you get to try it for a month for free.
This looks easy
This has to be the easiest setup around. And you get to try it for a month for free.
Looks not too complicated
It’s not. One of the few click and drag site builders.
Seems really simple!
It is! You should give it a try.
I have GoDaddy
Then you might really like this platform. Super easy to use.
I have several accounts with them. They do make it easy.
Nice package for new websites.
I agree. It is a great way for people to get online quickly and easily.
Yes it is. So easy to use.
GoDaddy is a great service. I use them for urls.
That’s true. They do offer great prices on domains.
Now if only I could be productive to make a website…
Yeah, time is an issue for all of us. But if you find the time, this is a great way to get online quickly.
They make it so easy to set up websites now! anyone can do it!
Seems great if you want to build a website!
I haven’t seen anything faster
Yes it does. I like being able to try it before buying.
what a great deal / package! love go=daddy
They do have some great deals!
I really like that you get a free period of time to test it before making the purchase.
super cool
I have to say I was impressed. Most free setup sites are way to basic.
Interesting. Looks great.
It is a great way to get set up without paying for it to try it.
I;ve been thinking about this – so thanks!
It is a great way to try it for free for a month!
I made a few websites long ago. Not really in need of a new one lately. Good information on this write up!
Thanks for stopping by.
looks very user friendly for someone like me thats never set up a website before. Thanks for the info!
I agree. It is super easy to set up and maintain.
This new platform makes it so easy to set up a site. Takes a lot of stress off a new business owner.
This looks pretty cool.
I don’t think they could have made it any easier.
Agreed. I was surprised at how easy it was to get up and running.
talk about a fast and easy tool
Looks better than the competitions, namely weebly
It is really a full site package.
They make it so easy to set up websites now! anyone can do it!
This platform does! It is easier than anything I have ever used.
Agreed! This is almost plug n play!
This is really good to know. Starting a website seems so overwhelming and mysterious to me, this is perfect!
Oh Yeah! I think my first couple of sites were so hard to do, especially for those that want to do it on their own. This platform makes it super easy.
I know! I think the idea scares most people.
Setting up a website used to be so stressful and expensive. This set up by GoDaddy takes both of those issues away.
Looks like a great product.
It does! I enjoyed setting up a new site and how easy it was to do it.
Great info..thanks for sharing..
I think this is a great platform for those just starting out with online sites. Thanks for stopping by.
This looks like a very good way to get your own going!! I have heard awesome reviews, as well!!
I agree! This is a great platform.
This is a super fast and simple way to set up a website!! 🙂
Very cool!
This is a great way to get set up fast!
I haven’t heard of this company.
I keep coming back to look at this. Can it really be this easy?
I love that you can get a free trial! I always have buyers remorse so I feel like if I can try it for free I’m less likely to regret it.
Me too! With the free month to try it, there is no reason to not play around with site designs.
It was easy to set up my site.
This looks so easy I think that my teenager would love to have a site to work on
Me too! With the free month to try it, there is no reason to not play around with site designs.
I love that you can get a free trial!
Me too! With the free month to try it, there is no reason to not play around with site designs.
Seems great if you want to build a website
This is neat!
Looks simple enough to use.
Wow this looks pretty easy and very interesting…boy the things you can do on the internet…
I know! GoDaddy makes it easy with this new platform
I’d like to create a website
With the free month to try it, there is no reason to not play around with site designs.
I’d like to set up a website but I don’t have the money for the upkeep of it ATM
Perfect for GoDaddy to add this to their services!
Agreed! With the free month to try it, there is no reason to not play around with site designs.
I need to use this. It looks so easy.
Great way to get up and running quickly.
Thank you for sharing about this offer. It is easy to follow your directions.
This is a nice way to get started.
Nice way to get setup quickly
I like your new website
This looks easy. Removes a huge fear in setting up a website.
GoDaddy sure makes it easy for non technical folks.
This is a great offer for those not sure if they can manage a site build on their own.
Great info..thanks for sharing..
I like this software package
I signed up!
I love that you can get a free trial!
This looks like a very good way to get your own going!!
It sure is a lot easier now than it was when the Internet was just a baby. 🙂 Thanks for all the great details! Very helpful!
Agreed. This was easy to set up and the price point is excellent for the service.
Oh yeah! It used to be scary and so hard to get a site up. I know, I broke mine all the time when first starting.
I like it
Me too! It is so easy to use.
I love how easy they make it!!
They do make it easy! I was ready to start promoting in less than 30 mins!
They sure do! It is almost like they had someone that didn’t speak geek design it!
This is a nice deal from GoDaddy.
Yes it is. A month free to test and try it out.
GoDaddy sure makes it easy to be started.
Setting up a sites looks easy!
talk about a fast and easy tool
This is such a good idea for small business owners who just need to get their website up so they can keep working.
Yes I agree! They make it so easy, anyone can set up their site to get it started.
Agreed. Having an online site could not be easier.
Seems easy enough
Wow even I can understand this and I have issues working my cell phone!
talk about a fast and easy tool
Doesn’t look too hard! I have always wanted to make my own website
You should give it a try! And right now it is free for the first month. No reason to not try it and see if you like it.
You should give it a try. You will get a month free to test it.
Wow, there was nothing like this available when I started my website.
This is a great way to get started.
Yes it is! And for free for the first month.
Looks nice
I like the free trial offered.
This is a great way to get set up fast! So simple to use.
Great package to learn on.
I had no idea it was this easy to set up a website
This is a great way to get set up fast!
I like this!
I did too! It is so easy to use.
Nice way to get setup quickly.
Great product for GoDaddy to come out with for new customers
Agreed. It sure opens the options for more people to have websites.