GoDaddy, a global technology provider for small businesses, has expanded its reach into 11 Asian markets. This expansion brings GoDaddy’s cloud-based products and customer support services to millions of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the region.

With these 11 new markets, GoDaddy now operates in 14 markets across Asia, encompassing 10 languages. These markets include Hong Kong (English and Traditional Chinese), Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia (English and Malay), Philippines (English and Filipino), Singapore (English and Simplified Chinese), South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.

This expansion increases GoDaddy’s global presence to 53 markets, supporting 26 languages and 44 currencies. GoDaddy already serves over 4 million international customers.

“Asia possesses one of the world’s largest and most dynamic small business communities,” stated Blake Irving, CEO of GoDaddy. “As internet access and smartphone adoption rapidly increase throughout the region, it’s crucial that these businesses can establish robust digital identities. This online presence will help them achieve their objectives and compete effectively. GoDaddy is dedicated to providing the tools and resources that empower Asian entrepreneurs to easily launch, confidently expand, and successfully operate their ventures.”

Small and medium enterprises comprise over 97% of all businesses and employ over half the workforce within APEC economies. Simultaneously, more people in Asia are going online and utilizing connected devices to access information and make purchases. In Hong Kong, 72% of people use the internet daily, and 74% use a smartphone. In Singapore, internet usage is at 81%, with 88% using smartphones. Overall, internet growth across Asia has surged by 1,319% from 2000 to 2015.

These trends underscore the substantial impact of establishing an online presence for small businesses. A RedShift Research survey of 1,000 very small businesses in Hong Kong and Singapore that created websites revealed that 45% experienced a business growth of 25% or more.

Localized, Purpose-Built Products

GoDaddy offers a range of cloud-based products localized in the local language and currency. These products assist businesses in securing the ideal domain name, building a professional website, attracting new customers, and enhancing business efficiency. Key product highlights include:

Domains

• As the world’s largest domain registrar managing over 62 million domains, GoDaddy provides the most extensive top-level domain (TLD) selection in each new Asian market. GoDaddy’s comprehensive inventory includes country-specific domains for these markets (e.g., .sg for Singapore and .tw for Taiwan).
• GoDaddy also offers .cn for mainland China to simplify cross-border commerce between China and neighboring markets.
• Additionally, GoDaddy features an aftermarket platform where users can engage in domain name trading.

Website Hosting

GoDaddy hosts over 10 million websites across more than 55,000 servers worldwide. The company prioritizes delivering fast, reliable, and user-friendly web hosting.

Among their offerings is Managed WordPress Hosting, an optimized platform designed for customers requiring high performance and scalability. GoDaddy handles all technical aspects of hosting, including setup, software updates, network security, and daily backups.

Build a Website

GoDaddy Website Builder empowers users to create fully functional websites using a user-friendly, do-it-yourself design tool. It offers a vast library of customizable design templates, integrates seamlessly with social media, and facilitates quick and easy website modifications.

Business Applications

GoDaddy provides productivity tools that simplify business operations. These tools include professional email services linked to domain names and productivity solutions designed to enhance communication and collaboration.

Personalized Customer Care

GoDaddy complements its products with a dedicated team of customer care experts who understand the unique needs of small business owners. They offer localized language support and a direct phone number in each new Asian market, providing personalized assistance as customers establish their digital presence.