Pagely joins GoDaddy as the tech giant officially announced its acquisition of the premium managed WordPress hosting provider on November 11, 2021.
The acquisition combines GoDaddy’s scale and Pagely’s enterprise-level expertise, signaling a significant step toward elevating WooCommerce and high-end WordPress hosting offerings.
Pagely’s Enterprise Hosting Expertise under GoDaddy
Pagely, founded in 2009, has long served large digital enterprises, media organizations, and mission-critical sites. Known for its reliability, performance-driven architecture, and world-class support, Pagely powers hundreds of billions of requests monthly. Its founders, Joshua and Sally Strebel, built a reputation on exceptional customer service, earning outstanding satisfaction scores (80 NPS, 96 CES).
As Pagely joins GoDaddy, the hosting provider stands to gain several advantages from Pagely’s enterprise-grade WordPress hosting expertise:
- Enterprise-grade infrastructure: Pagely’s architecture delivers high availability, compliance, and performance tuning.
- Top-tier support: Maintaining Pagely’s commitment to responsive, expert assistance.
- WooCommerce synergy: Integration with Pagely’s hosting to offer a next-level WooCommerce SaaS experience.
GoDaddy’s President of Commerce, Osama Bedier, emphasized that Pagely will support GoDaddy’s plan to build a world-class WooCommerce SaaS platform.
What This Means for WooCommerce and WordPress Users
Under GoDaddy, Pagely retains its branding and autonomy while integrating teams like SkyVerge, another recent acquisition, to enhance commerce capabilities.
Key benefits of the purchase include:
- Scalable WooCommerce infrastructure: Better uptime, security, and site performance tailored for high-volume stores.
- Curated SaaS experience: GoDaddy plans a guided suite for store pros and emerging merchants.
- Employee-centric deal: With no VC investors, Pagely founders allocated proceeds to staff, rewarding long-term team contributions.
For more insights on hosting enterprise WordPress sites, explore resources like WPBeginner’s news section or check the monthly roundups in monthly editions.
Legacy Meets Scale: The Path Ahead
Pagely co-founder Joshua Strebel noted that GoDaddy not only recognized Pagely’s values but is eager to emulate its “legendary support” and quality-centric culture.
Moving forward, expect:
- Joint roadmaps: Collaboration between Pagely, SkyVerge, and GoDaddy’s WooCommerce team on innovative SaaS products.
- Customer-first evolution: PressNomics, Pagely’s industry conference, will remain community-led and continue to connect the WordPress ecosystem.
- Operational excellence at scale: Combining Pagely’s high-touch service model with GoDaddy’s global reach.
Hosting for the Future: A Dual Legacy Built Together
The acquisition of Pagely by GoDaddy merges niche expertise with platform scale, promising a refined experience for serious e-commerce operators and enterprise sites. It maintains Pagely’s independent ethos while unlocking GoDaddy’s potential to reshape WooCommerce hosting offerings.
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