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Why is it called GoDaddy?

Last updated on September 25, 2022 @ 4:23 pm

GoDaddy is an American web hosting and domain name registrar company. The company was founded in 1997 by Bob Parsons and Brad Garlinghouse. The company is headquartered in Scotts Valley, California. GoDaddy is the largest webhosting company in the world and the largest domain name registrar.

PRO TIP: GoDaddy is a domain name registrar and web hosting company. The company is known for its advertising, which often features scantily clad women. GoDaddy has been involved in a number of controversies related to its support of SOPA and CISPA. The company has also been criticized for its sexist ads and for providing low-quality hosting services.

In 2013, GoDaddy acquired registrar and web hosting company, registered.com.

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