GoDaddy Launches New WooCommerce Extensions for Managed WordPress Ecommerce Hosting

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GoDaddy (NYSE: GDDY) recently expanded its Managed WordPress Ecommerce offerings by introducing over 75 premium WooCommerce extensions, sourced from its acquisition of SkyVerge. This enhancement boosts the value of these plugins from $3,000 to nearly $6,000 at no cost to customers. The updates include features like support for multiple payment processors, improved product reviews, and advanced security options. Additionally, GoDaddy has streamlined the site construction process, enabling faster setup for web designers and developers.

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• Expansion of offerings with over 75 premium WooCommerce extensions adds significant value for customers.
• The new plugins enhance functionality for online stores, helping clients save costs and improve their ecommerce experience.
• Improvements to the user interface and support services streamline the website construction process.

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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- GoDaddy Inc. (NYSE: GDDY), the company that empowers everyday entrepreneurs, today announced a plugin bundle expansion for its Managed WordPress Ecommerce customers, featuring free access to a library of over 75 premium WooCommerce extensions. The new extensions come from GoDaddy's recent acquisition of SkyVerge, a leading WooCommerce product developer.

The new extensions, combined with a vast library of WordPress plugins and themes, give web designers and developers greater flexibility and infinite possibility to create fully featured and customized WooCommerce stores for their clients. The extensions increase the value of GoDaddy's WooCommerce plugins from $3,000 to nearly $6,000 worth of premium extensions -available for free for GoDaddy's Managed WordPress Ecommerce customers. New plugins include the ability to accept payments from multiple processors, improvements to product reviews, social login integrations, Google Analytics Pro and Memberships, new digital or printable gift card offerings, and more.

"The additional premium WooCommerce extensions make it so much easier for me to build fully customizable and powerful Ecommerce stores for my clients," said GoDaddy customer Phaedra Poliquin, co-creator of Letsrethinkthis.com. "This type of functionality would have easily cost hundreds or even thousands annually, allowing me to save money, grow my business, and dedicate my time to helping my clients make the most out of their online stores."

GoDaddy is also introducing a new seamless experience and site construction flow for Managed WordPress Ecommerce customers to quickly build powerful online stores for their clients. Website designers and developers can now get their clients' online stores up and running in fewer steps. The plan includes a new built-in support dashboard, daily backups with one-click restore and daily malware scans and repair, including security activity auditing, remote malware scanning, and security notifications with guaranteed clean-up of any malware found on a client's site.

"As more businesses move online, it is important for website designers and developers to have the right tools in place to create impactful online stores for their clients," said Patrick Pulvermuller, President of Partners Business at GoDaddy. "With this launch, we're thrilled to offer our customers even more functionality with WooCommerce, the world's most popular open-source ECommerce solution, along with the strength and versatility of WordPress which powers over one third of websites online today."

To provide the best and tailored experience for GoDaddy Managed WordPress Ecommerce customers, GoDaddy is also launching a new support message center directly into the WordPress platform to centralize support and care. Customers can now get in touch with expert WordPress and WooCommerce GoDaddy specialists to address any questions any time.

Learn more about GoDaddy Managed WordPress Ecommerce here.

About GoDaddy
GoDaddy is empowering everyday entrepreneurs around the world by providing all of the help and tools to succeed online. GoDaddy is the place people come to name their idea, build a professional website, attract customers, sell their products and services, and manage their work. Our mission is to give our customers the tools, insights and the people to transform their ideas and personal initiative into success. To learn more about the company, visit www.GoDaddy.com.

Source: GoDaddy Inc.

 

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FAQ

What new features has GoDaddy introduced for its Managed WordPress Ecommerce customers?

GoDaddy has introduced over 75 premium WooCommerce extensions, enhancing functionalities for online stores.

What is the estimated value of the new WooCommerce extensions from GoDaddy?

The new WooCommerce extensions increase the value offered from $3,000 to nearly $6,000.

When was the announcement made about GoDaddy's new WooCommerce extensions?

The announcement was made on February 24, 2021.

How do the new WooCommerce extensions benefit GoDaddy customers?

The extensions allow for greater customization of online stores, saving clients money and enhancing their ecommerce capabilities.

What company did GoDaddy acquire to expand its WooCommerce offerings?

GoDaddy acquired SkyVerge to enhance its WooCommerce product development.