Prerequisites
Before you can add web hosting in GoDaddy, you need to have a domain name registered with them. You also need to have an account on their website builder platform or any other website building tool that they offer. If you don’t have these prerequisites, you will not be able to proceed with the process.
Choosing a Hosting Plan
GoDaddy offers several hosting plans for different types of websites. The most popular hosting plans are:
- Economy: This plan is suitable for small personal or business websites that don’t require many resources. It starts at $1.99 per month and comes with basic features like unmetered bandwidth, one website, and email accounts.
- Deluxe: This plan is suitable for medium-sized websites that require more resources than the economy plan. It starts at $3.49 per month and comes with advanced features like unmetered bandwidth, multiple websites, email accounts, and a free SSL certificate.
- Ultimate: This plan is suitable for large websites that require maximum resources. It starts at $5.49 per month and comes with all the features of the deluxe plan plus unlimited storage, domain privacy, and a dedicated IP address.
You should choose a hosting plan based on your website’s requirements. For example, if you have a small personal website that doesn’t require many resources, the economy plan would be suitable. If you have a medium-sized business website that requires more resources, the deluxe plan would be suitable. And if you have a large enterprise website that requires maximum resources, the ultimate plan would be suitable.
Connecting Your Domain to GoDaddy’s Server
Once you have chosen your hosting plan, the next step is to connect your domain to GoDaddy’s server. To do this, follow these steps:
- Log in to your GoDaddy account and navigate to the “My Products” section.
- Click on the “Manage” button next to the domain name you want to connect to hosting.
- In the “Domain Settings” section, click on the “Change” button next to the “A Records” setting.
- Enter the IP address of GoDaddy’s server in the “A Records” field. This can be found in your hosting plan details or by contacting customer support.
- Click on the “Save” button to save the changes.
It may take some time for the DNS changes to propagate across the internet, so be patient and wait a few hours before testing your website again.
Uploading Your Website Files
Once your domain is connected to GoDaddy’s server, the next step is to upload your website files to the server. To do this, follow these steps:
- Log in to your GoDaddy account and navigate to the “My Products” section.
- Click on the “Manage” button next to the hosting plan you want to manage.
- In the “Files & Settings” section, click on the “Upload” button.
- Choose the files you want to upload from your computer or local server.
- Wait for the files to upload. This may take some time depending on the file size and internet connection speed.
- Once the files have uploaded, test your website again to make sure everything is working properly.
Customizing Your Website Settings
After uploading your website files, you can customize your website settings to suit your needs. To do this, follow these steps:
- Log in to your GoDaddy account and navigate to the “My Products” section.
- Click on the “Manage” button next to the hosting plan you want to manage.
- In the “Settings” section, customize your website settings as per your requirements. This includes settings like email accounts, database connections, and security options.
- Click on the “Save” button to save the changes.
Optimizing Your Website for Search Engines (SEO)
Search engine optimization (SEO) is an essential part of any website. It helps your website rank higher in search engine results pages (SERPs) and attract more traffic from potential customers.
