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GoDaddy is one of the biggest and most successful web hosting companies in the market today. Do you want a piece of the pie? Then a GoDaddy reseller account may be something to think about. Their Canada-specific pricing plan and North American-based support are extra bonuses for Canadian customers.
A GoDaddy reseller account gives you everything you need to start your very own web hosting business today – if you use GoDaddy's pre-built website, your storefront can be up in minutes. GoDaddy reseller packages all include a shopping cart and credit-card processing, ready to go. Resellers can build a customer catalogue by selecting from among 50 GoDaddy services, including web hosting and domain names. They'll also take care of your customers' support needs, 24/7/365.
If you're looking for a turn-key eCommerce website and an easy way to get into the web hosting business, check out GoDaddy. Their all-in-one plans include email marketing templates, an SSL certificate, site analytics, marketing credits, online profit and activity tracking, support for you and your customers and much more – all backed by GoDaddy's automatic 30-day money back guarantee.
Price Value
Starting at just $8.78 CAD a month for a basic reseller plan, GoDaddy's reseller packages present an economical way to get into this business. If you're looking to offer an extended range of products, consider the GoDaddy Pro Reseller or Super Reseller programs. All come with a turnkey website that you can quickly customize into your own storefront, including a shopping cart and credit card processing.
GoDaddy reseller hosting accounts come with a minimum 150 GB of storage space and 1,500 GB bandwidth, and a 99.9% uptime guarantee. Your customers will also be able to download dozens of software programs.
Reliability
GoDaddy didn't get to be where it is in the hosting market by being any less than very reliable and secure. All reseller accounts are backed by GoDaddy's 99.9% uptime guarantee.
Control Panel
GoDaddy offers resellers the GoDaddy Reseller Control Centre, which allows resellers to select and customize their storefront, select which products they'd like to sell, and manage all accounts. Reports and tracking are available and always up-to-date.
GoDaddy's proprietary control panels have improved in recent years, though some users still find them a bit overwhelming and tough to navigate. It's worth taking a couple minutes to follow the product tour to make sure the GoDaddy Control Centre is good for you.
Customer Support
Unlike many reseller programs, every GoDaddy reseller plan includes 24/7 email and phone support for the reseller's customers. Or, the reseller can choose to be the main point of contact – it just depends on the reseller's preference and brand management.
As a reseller, GoDaddy is available for you, 24/7, to aid in setting up and managing your account. E-mail requests are usually answered within an hour; telephone support is available during business hours. Note: there is no toll-free customer service line or live chat option.