GoDaddy has AI.
But it's not what you think it is.
GoDaddy's "AI builder" picks a template for you. ChilledSites generates a completely custom website — unique design, your copy, your structure — in 60 seconds. From £29/year.
Yes, GoDaddy has an AI website builder called Airo, launched in 2024. It generates a basic website from your business description, but it's template-based with limited customisation. For more powerful AI generation with unique designs (not templates), ChilledSites builds complete websites in 60 seconds from £29/year.
The honest answer
Yes — GoDaddy has AI. Here's what it actually does.
GoDaddy launched a product called Airo in 2024. It uses AI, but in a very limited way. Here's what's real and what's marketing.
Template selection — not generation
Airo asks a few questions and picks a template layout from GoDaddy's library. The design is pre-built — not generated uniquely for you. You'll share it with thousands of other businesses.
Some copy suggestions
Airo can suggest placeholder text for your sections. It's a starting point — but you'll spend significant time rewriting, repositioning, and customising everything to fit your actual business.
Still drag-and-drop after that
Once the template is picked, you're back to GoDaddy's traditional drag-and-drop builder. Move sections around, change colours, swap images. The AI's job is done before you've even started building.
AI branding (social logos only)
Airo can generate a logo and social media assets using AI. That's genuinely useful — but it's the extent of GoDaddy's generative AI. The website itself is entirely template-based.
Why people leave GoDaddy
The real cost of GoDaddy.
The intro price looks affordable. But GoDaddy's pricing model is designed to cost you more over time — a lot more.
Renewal prices double or triple
GoDaddy's introductory offer is enticing. Renewal rates often double or triple. A plan advertised at £5.99/month renews at £14.99/month — a surprise many customers only discover a year later.
Constant upsells at every step
SSL certificate. SEO tools. Email marketing. Online store. Each one is an extra charge. Building a functional website on GoDaddy means clicking "no thanks" repeatedly before you've even started.
Template sites look like templates
GoDaddy's AI picks from a library of generic templates shared across millions of users. There's no truly unique output — and visitors increasingly recognise the telltale signs of a GoDaddy site.
Hours of setup, still not quite right
Even with AI-assisted template selection, you're still editing section by section, block by block. Most users spend hours tweaking — and still end up with something that feels generic.
Side by side
GoDaddy vs ChilledSites
Same goal. Completely different approach to AI — and to pricing.
GoDaddy Website Builder
£10/month
intro price · renews higher · billed monthly
AI picks a template — no custom generation
Still drag-and-drop after AI setup
Renewal prices rise significantly
Upsells for SSL, SEO, email, e-commerce
Generic templates used by millions
No AI editing after initial setup
Analytics costs extra
ChilledSites
£29/year
everything included · no upsells · flat annual price
Generates a 100% custom site — no templates
Complete site ready in 60 seconds
Flat £29/year — same price every renewal
Hosting, SSL, domain — all included
Unique design — no two sites alike
AI editing — change anything by typing
Analytics + forms included at no extra cost
The difference that matters
Generative AI, not template AI.
ChilledSites doesn't pick from a library. It creates from scratch — every time, for every business, uniquely.
Truly generated from scratch
Describe your business and ChilledSites generates a complete, custom website — unique layout, professional copy, and a design that matches your brand. No template, no shared structure, no clone.
AI editing that actually works
After GoDaddy's AI setup is done, you're on your own with drag-and-drop. With ChilledSites, the AI is always available. Type "change the headline" or "add a testimonial section" — it's done instantly.
Flat pricing — no surprises
£29/year, period. No introductory rates that spike on renewal. No add-ons for SSL, SEO, or analytics. No upgrade prompts. Just one honest price for everything included.
Hosting, SSL and domain included
On GoDaddy, SSL and domain often cost extra on top of the builder. ChilledSites bundles everything into one price — your site is published, secure, and live on your own domain the same day.
Analytics built in
GoDaddy charges extra for deeper analytics — or points you to Google Analytics to set up yourself. ChilledSites includes a clean analytics dashboard showing visitors, sources, and devices, out of the box.
Contact forms with email alerts
Forms that notify you the moment someone sends a message. No third-party service, no Zapier, no extra cost. Every lead lands in your inbox as soon as it's submitted.
The real cost comparison
GoDaddy costs 4–8x more per year.
Once you add up renewal pricing, SSL, analytics, and other extras, GoDaddy's true annual cost is significantly higher than it appears.
Every section, every headline, every layout on this page was produced by ChilledSites AI. No designer, no developer, no GoDaddy template. Just a prompt and 60 seconds.
Yes — GoDaddy launched an AI assistant called Airo in 2024. However, it's primarily a smart template selector, not a generative AI builder. Airo asks a few questions and picks a pre-built template, then auto-populates some placeholder text. You still build the site manually from that point using GoDaddy's traditional drag-and-drop editor.
What is GoDaddy Airo and how does it work?
GoDaddy Airo is an AI-powered onboarding assistant. It asks about your business type and goals, then selects a template from GoDaddy's library and prefills some content suggestions. It can also generate a logo and social media assets. After setup, it hands you off to GoDaddy's standard website builder where you drag, drop, and edit everything manually. The AI involvement ends early in the process.
How does ChilledSites differ from GoDaddy's AI builder?
ChilledSites uses generative AI — not template selection. You describe your business and the AI creates a completely custom website in 60 seconds: unique layout, professional copy written specifically for your business, and a design that doesn't exist anywhere else. There are no templates. After generation, the AI is still available to make edits — just type what you want changed.
Is ChilledSites cheaper than GoDaddy?
Significantly. GoDaddy's website builder typically costs £9.99–£19.99/month on introductory rates — rising to £14.99–£24.99/month on renewal. That's £120–£300/year before you add domain, SSL, or analytics extras. ChilledSites Pro is £29/year, flat. Same price every year, everything included — no renewals shock, no upsells.
Do I need technical skills to use ChilledSites?
None at all. If you can describe your business in a sentence or two, ChilledSites can build your website. Type your prompt, review the generated site, and ask the AI to change anything you want — in plain English. Publish when you're ready. No design skills, no code, no drag-and-drop fiddling required.
Can I switch from GoDaddy to ChilledSites?
Yes — and it's much quicker than you'd expect. Simply describe your business and ChilledSites generates a brand-new site from scratch in 60 seconds. Most users find it faster to generate fresh than to try recreating their existing layout. You can then connect your custom domain and point it away from GoDaddy when you're ready to go live.
Ready for AI that actually generates your site?
GoDaddy's AI picks a template. ChilledSites builds your website. Describe your business and see the difference — in 60 seconds, for £29/year.