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Why is it Called GoDaddy?

February 15, 2014 by Adam Lang 2 Comments

Most people are familiar with the brand Godaddy, but few could actually describe what the company does. Their evolution from just a domain registrar, combined with their “what the heck” marketing philosphy has left many of us scratching our heads. Blake Irving, GoDaddy’s CEO, admits, “never has a company had as big a gap between what the ads say and what the company is.”

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Adam Lang
Adam Lang

Adam Lang is the founder and editor of Rewind & Capture. He is passionate about creative marketing, design and brand etymology.

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Filed Under: How Tech Brands Got Their Names Tagged With: Blake Irving, Bob Parsons, Godaddy, Godaddy logo, Godaddy story

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