I’ve been running the dedicated server from Go Daddy now for 3 months. It is used mainly for The Woodburner website. This has been the easiest 3 months I’ve ever had since starting the website 10 years ago!!
I got the smallest dedicated server they had. With that, I got the least expensive control panel that they offered. The control panel is not a brand name, such as ‘CPanel/WSH’, ‘Plesk’, or ‘Direct Admin’, all of which I’ve used at times. This control panel, called ‘Simple Control Panel’ was built specifically for Go Daddy. I am here to tell you that it works great! It doesn’t have all the bells and whistles of the other control panels, but it has everything I need to setup and host my websites. I have complete control over the server, which can have it’s drawbacks if you are unsure of what you are doing. But for me, I like it!
I’ve used Go Daddy for many years for their domain service. As far as I’m concerned, they have the best domain service I’ve ever seen – and again, I’ve seen and used many. It gives you the best control of all domain features of any system I’ve seen!
Now, I’m still not sure of their Virtual Private Servers (VPS), or any VPS for that manner. When my last host convinced me I needed to go VPS, I did so. I had nothing but problems. I then purchased Go Daddy VPS to see if it was any better, and also, nothing but problems (I finally stopped using the Go Daddy VPS after a few weeks, and lost a years payment also – they are good – except maybe VPS – but don’t expect refunds unless they state it directly) I stuck with the other host’s VPS for quite a few years, until I seen that Go Daddy had a small dedicated server – I then gave that a try! I’ve never been so glad I did.
In fact, the VPS I was running was so bad I came very, very close to just closing the website for good! Yes, it was very frustrating and annoying trying to keep the VPS up and running. That’s when Go Daddy sent me an offer for their new small dedicated server. I’m so glad they did!! It works like a dream!
As I said at the beginning of this post, these past 3 months have been the easiest I’ve ever had operating that website. No problems at all related to the server!!! I can now dedicate myself to the actual design and implementation of the websites instead of messing with the server!!
I hope you all have a wonderful day!
Ralph
