Godaddy domains Vs Google Domains
First-hand experience of Domain Providers
This is a Comparison of the Domain Providers: GoDaddy and Google Domains
1.01 World Net has recently created a Web Presence and as such, we have first-hand experience of Purchasing and Implementing Domains and Services provided by both GoDaddy and Google Domains.
GoDaddy domains
In September 2020, we purchased multiple Domain Names from GoDaddy
Purchase Experience:
The Domain Name Search functioned well and we were able to find Domain Names that suited us
Purchasing the Domain was straight-forward although there were some surprises at Check-out - more of that later
Overall their Website is attractive and functional and we were able to Purchase and Configure the Domains with relatively minimal trouble
Site Configuration:
Configuring the Domains was relatively straight-forward although we did Google for instructions and others user-experience to help us the first time
It is not difficult once you have experience with their DNS Management page
We really liked the fact that all the DNS Records are displayed and managed on a single page
Services Provided:
Email Addresses are NOT included - more of that later
Each Domain comes with a Free Trial of Website Builder that allows Creation and Hosting of one Website for 30 days
However after the free-trial the Monthly-cost ranges from: $12.95 for Basic to $29.95 for eCommerce!
Email Address:
Email Addresses are NOT provided with the Domain - NOT EVEN Aliases
As mentioned above Email Aliases are NOT provided
Apart from Hosting an Email Server ourselves the ONLY options we could find were PAID
Our only simple option was to purchase an Email Address for $4.95 per month PLUS TAX ($65.34 per Year)
But this provides us with ONE Email Address - adding a second will DOUBLE THE COST
The Email Service however does allow us up to 400 Aliases but with ONLY ONE INBOX
Hidden Costs:
The Original Cost quoted after the Search was $18.95 per year - sounds resonable
What they DON'T tell you is that Privacy Protection (to hide your Registered Address from the World) is $11.95 per year
AND there is also an ICANN Registration Fee of $0.30
AND Local TAX has not been included
Total Yearly Cost: $18.95 + $11.95 + $0.30 + $3.12 = $34.32 AUD !!
Conclusion:
The Domain functions correctly and was relatively easy to Configure
The lack of ANY Free Email options is DISAPPOINTING!
The Paid Email Service with ONLY ONE INBOX is DEFINITELY OVERPRICED!
Hidden Costs only found at the LAST MINUTE when Purchasing is EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTING!!
Google Domains
In October 2020, we purchased www.freewebsites101.com from Google Domains
Purchase Experience:
The Domain Name Search functioned well and we were able to find Domain Names that suited us
Purchasing the Domain was straight-forward and NO real surprises at Check-out - more of that later
Overall their Website is attractive, functional and Extremely Integrated with other Google Services
We were able to Purchase and Configure the Domains with NO trouble
Site Configuration:
Configuring the Domains was straight-forward and allowed Integration with other Google Services
We didn't require any additional help or instructions
Integrating our new Domain with our Existing Google Sites Website was simple
Linking the new Domain to Google Analytics and Google Search Console was again, simple
Using multiple Services from a single Provider and a single Account is Extremely Reassuring
Services Provided:
Email Aliases are included - more of that later
Google provides a host of FREE Services from Web Hosting to Search Engine Optimaization
Paid Services are also available if required
Email Address:
Up to 100 Email Aliases are provided with the Domain
With Google Mail forwarding to multiple INBOX's that gives us a FREE Email Solution
Hidden Costs:
The Original Cost quoted after the Search was $18.00 per year
Privacy Protection (to hide your Registered Address from the World) IS PROVIDED
ICANN Registration Fee of $0.30 IS PROVIDED
The ONLY hidden-cost is Local TAX
Total Yearly Cost: $18.00 + $1.80 = $19.80 AUD
Conclusion:
The Domain functions correctly and was easy to Configure
The inclusion of FREE Email Aliases options is PLEASING
With Google Mail forwarding of your FREE Email Aliases, a Paid Email Service is NOT REQUIRED
The Yearly Cost of our Website Domain and Email Solution is SIGNIFICANTLY LESS!
GoDadday: $34.32 + $65.34 = $99.66 AUD per Year
Google Domains: $19.80 + $0.00 = $19.80 per Year or 19.87 percent (a saving of $79.86 AUD)
Not being Mislead is really Pleasing and instills Confidence in your Provider
Googles ability to integrate a host of Services into a single Account is AWESOME!