Item: GoDaddy
Rating: 8
Author: Chris Lenhart

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

I have a GoDaddy hosting account which I previously used to host my own website. Splitting off subdomains allows me to use that account as a sort of sandbox for testing designs and prototypes, and for creating mini sites for communicating product changes.

Pros and Cons

Proactive customer service. GoDaddy will reach out to you if they think you might be having an issue based on your usage patterns.
Documentation. There is fairly robust documentation on how to do certain things with your hosting.
Up time. I've never had my site go down.

Navigation UI. It can be hard to know where you are and what you are working within.
Onboarding tutorials. With a variety of different skill levels using the tool, it might be helpful to offer some sort of getting started tutorial so users can make informed choices.

Return on Investment

Ability to prototype in HTML and share concepts quickly
Ability to share information on demand about new products and features
Ability to create client presentations in rich media

Alternatives Considered

Host Gator

GoDaddy is simple to get set up with for someone who isn't an IT professional. Their documentation and customer support are excellent when troubleshooting.