GoDaddy migration
Move from GoDaddy Website Builder
Keep the domain registered at GoDaddy. If the current Website Builder gives you a code export, deploy those static files to Novence. Websites + Marketing does not document a full-site download, so rebuild that site from the live pages. Change only the website DNS records. Mail records stay put. Hosting on the Free plan is $0 with SSL.
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How do I get it online?
Step 1 · See which builder you have
If the product offers an export, download it and keep the static pages. If you are in Websites + Marketing, there is no full-site download. Save the text and images from the live site instead.
Step 2 · Publish a preview
Deploy the export with
npx novence deploy, or ask an assistant to rebuild the pages first. Reviewhttps://{suffix}.novence.ai/next to the GoDaddy site.Step 3 · Replace builder-only features
Contact forms become Novence Forms. A shop becomes a Stripe Payment Link for a simple product, or stays a separate store if you need a catalog.
Step 4 · Change website DNS only
In GoDaddy DNS, point
wwwat Novence and set the apex with an ALIAS or a forward. Do not replace MX, SPF, or DKIM records. Details are on /blog/email-and-website-dns.
What does it cost?
| Option | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Novence Free | $0/mo | 1 site, 1 custom domain, free SSL, 10 GB bandwidth, 50 form submissions/mo, business use allowed |
| GoDaddy Website Builder | Paid plan | Prices vary by country. The newer builder says you can export code. Websites + Marketing has no full-site download. |
Prices checked 19 October 2026. Sources: Novence pricing · GoDaddy Website Builder · Websites + Marketing custom code
The domain can stay at GoDaddy
Most people bought the domain and the builder together. Those are separate products. You can leave the builder and keep the registration, the email, and the DNS login you already have.
GoDaddy's current Website Builder marketing says you can export the code. The older Websites + Marketing help only shows how to paste an HTML section into a template. Match the steps to the product you actually open. Either way, the domain's mail records are not part of the website move.
What works on Novence?
- A code export that is already HTML, CSS, and JS
- Pages rebuilt from a Websites + Marketing site
- Contact and quote forms with Novence Forms — submissions land in your inbox
- Email that keeps using the same MX records
FAQ
Do I have to transfer my domain away from GoDaddy?
No. Leave the registration there. Change the website records, and leave the email records alone.
Can I export a Websites + Marketing site?
GoDaddy's help for that product shows how to add a custom HTML section. It does not offer a download of the whole site. Rebuild from the live pages, or use the export if your builder is the newer one that provides code.
What if the export is a web app?
Novence hosts the static pages. A database or server in that project does not run here. Keep the app where it is, or call an external API from the browser.
Will my GoDaddy email break?
Not if you leave the MX records in place. The website change is a CNAME for www and an ALIAS or forward for the apex.
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