Hosting affiliate programs are an affiliate’s bread and butter. SiteGround and GoDaddy are two giants with fundamentally different payout approaches. Which to choose? Let’s compare without sugarcoating.
Commissions
| GoDaddy | SiteGround | |
|---|---|---|
| Domains | $1-2 | — |
| Hosting | $60-110 | $50-125 |
| SSL/email | $3-10 | — |
GoDaddy pays for everything — from domains to premium services. SiteGround — only for hosting, but rates are comparable. GoDaddy’s perk: you can earn on small add-ons the client buys at checkout. SiteGround doesn’t offer that.
Cookies
- GoDaddy: 45 days
- SiteGround: 60 days
A 15-day difference isn’t critical, but with a long decision cycle, SiteGround wins. Especially if the client is comparing hosting providers before buying.
Payouts
- GoDaddy: Net-30, $50 threshold
- SiteGround: Net-60, $100 threshold, plus a 60-day delay for refund verification
Here GoDaddy wins hands down. SiteGround money can take up to three months. If cash flow matters to you — GoDaddy is preferable.
Audience
GoDaddy — for beginners. Cheap domains, simple interface, recognizable brand. High conversion, low average check.
SiteGround — for those who already know something. Slightly higher prices, but also higher quality. Lower conversion, higher average check.
Verdict
For beginner audiences — GoDaddy (more sales at a lower check). For growing audiences — SiteGround (higher commission per client). Ideally have both and direct traffic based on the reader’s level.
Official websites: GoDaddy • SiteGround