Hope to shed some light on this situation I have found myself in. I am an entrepreneur. One hard working human. Over the weekend, I (painfully) realized why I’m so broke.

GoDaddy has been charging me hundreds of dollars more than expected—without any notice. Every. Single. Month.

When I asked for a breakdown of the charges, their support team dodged my questions, sent me in circles, and refused to issue a refund.

What Happened:

Increased renewal prices without warning (by more than 54 percent in some cases). Charged me for “free” services. Auto-renewed a three-year domain plan I had already paid for. Support was useless—kept sending me to links instead of answering my concerns.

Expenses to Watch Out For:

Websites + Marketing Lite – Renewal – 1 year .ORG Domain Registration Full Domain Protection (that I never asked for)

When I pushed back and demanded an itemized breakdown, they kept avoiding the question. I had to involve my bank (Chase Business Disputes) and report them for deceptive billing.

Warning for Small Business Owners:

Check your GoDaddy subscriptions now.

Turn off auto-renewals—they hike prices without warning. Compare renewal costs—sometimes, canceling and repurchasing is cheaper. If they refuse to refund you, file a dispute with your bank (under “overcharging,” not fraud).

I am confident I am not alone here. Lets raise awareness around this corrupt platform. Best of luck to all!