Setup Snappy in GoDaddy

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Install Snappy on GoDaddy

Adding Snappy to your GoDaddy website is straightforward and empowers your marketing team to implement optimizations without waiting for developer resources.

Overview
  1. Different GoDaddy website types
  2. Method 1: GoDaddy Website Builder
  3. Method 2: WordPress on GoDaddy
  4. Method 3: Custom HTML/CSS site on GoDaddy
  5. Verifying installation
  6. Troubleshooting

Different GoDaddy Website Types

GoDaddy offers several ways to build and host websites. The installation method for Snappy depends on which platform you're using:

  • GoDaddy Website Builder: A drag-and-drop site builder (formerly GoCentral)
  • WordPress on GoDaddy: Managed WordPress hosting
  • Custom HTML/CSS Site: Traditional web hosting where you upload your own files

Identify your site type before proceeding with installation.

Method 1: GoDaddy Website Builder

If you're using GoDaddy's Website Builder:

  1. Log in to your GoDaddy account
  2. Go to My Products and select your Website Builder site
  3. Click Edit Site to enter the website editor
  4. In the editor, click on the Settings icon (gear icon) in the top navigation
  5. Select SEO from the left menu
  6. Scroll down to find the Header Code section
  7. Paste your Snappy script in this section:
<script src="https://scripts.letsbesnappy.com/YOUR_DOMAIN/admin.js"></script>
  1. Make sure to replace YOUR_DOMAIN with the domain the script should be installed on
  2. Click Save and then Publish your site for the changes to take effect

Method 2: WordPress on GoDaddy

If you're using WordPress hosted on GoDaddy:

  1. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard
  2. Navigate to Plugins → Add New
  3. Search for "Header and Footer Scripts" or "Insert Headers and Footers"
  4. Install and activate one of these plugins
  5. After activation, go to Settings → Header and Footer Scripts (the exact menu name may vary depending on which plugin you installed)
  6. Paste your Snappy script in the Header section:
<script src="https://scripts.letsbesnappy.com/YOUR_DOMAIN/admin.js"></script>
  1. Make sure to replace YOUR_DOMAIN with the domain the script should be installed on
  2. Click Save Changes

Alternatively, if you're comfortable editing your theme:

  1. Go to Appearance → Theme Editor
  2. Select your active theme
  3. Look for the header.php file in the list of theme files
  4. Find the <head> section and add your Snappy script just before the closing </head> tag
  5. Click Update File to save your changes

Method 3: Custom HTML/CSS Site on GoDaddy

If you're using traditional web hosting on GoDaddy with custom HTML/CSS files:

  1. Connect to your hosting account using FTP, SFTP, or GoDaddy's File Manager
  2. Navigate to your website's root directory (usually public_html or www)
  3. Download your main index.html file and any other HTML files that need the Snappy script
  4. Open each HTML file in a text editor
  5. Add the Snappy script in the <head> section, before the closing </head> tag:
<script src="https://scripts.letsbesnappy.com/YOUR_DOMAIN/admin.js"></script>
  1. Make sure to replace YOUR_DOMAIN with the domain the script should be installed on
  2. Save the files and upload them back to your hosting account, replacing the original files

Verifying Installation

To confirm Snappy is working correctly on your site:

  1. Visit your live GoDaddy website in a new tab
  2. Right-click and select View Page Source
  3. Search (Ctrl+F or Cmd+F) for "letsbesnappy.com" - you should see your script in the head section
  4. Log in to your Snappy dashboard - your GoDaddy site should appear as a connected site

Troubleshooting

If you're experiencing issues with your Snappy installation on GoDaddy:

Script not appearing in source code
  • For Website Builder: Check that you've published your site after adding the script
  • For WordPress: Clear your cache plugins if you're using any
  • For Custom HTML: Verify you've modified all necessary HTML files

GoDaddy Website Builder limitations

GoDaddy's Website Builder platform has some limitations:

  • Some advanced features might be restricted by the platform
  • If the Header Code section is not available in your plan, consider upgrading your GoDaddy Website Builder plan

WordPress caching issues

If you're using WordPress and can't see the script after adding it:

  1. Clear your WordPress cache if you're using a caching plugin
  2. Check if your GoDaddy hosting plan includes caching (GoDaddy Performance Caching) and purge it if necessary

Multiple page types

For sites with different page templates:

  • Ensure the script is added to all page types and templates
  • For e-commerce stores, verify the script is present on product pages as well

With Snappy successfully installed on your GoDaddy site, you're ready to start creating widgets, running A/B tests, and optimizing your site without waiting for development cycles to complete.

Ready to transform your GoDaddy site? Login to your Snappy dashboard and begin creating your first optimization today!