{
  "id": 14880769,
  "title": "How GoDaddy is changing the way Indian SMBs use AI",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/how-godaddy-is-changing-the-way-indian-smbs-use-ai",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-16T05:21:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Economic Times Tech",
    "slug": "economic-times-tech",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/how-godaddy-is-changing-the-way-indian-smbs-use-ai/articleshow/134983153.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "GoDaddy is revolutionizing how small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in India leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to establish and grow their digital presence. Traditionally, creating a strong online identity requires a myriad of skills and resources, including logo design, professional email setup, content creation, and design work. However, many entrepreneurs, especially those just starting out, struggle to manage these aspects without the necessary expertise or resources.\n\nEnter GoDaddy Airo, an AI-powered platform that simplifies the process of building an online presence. By integrating tools such as a website builder, logo maker, professional email, domain names, and marketing campaigns, GoDaddy Airo enables entrepreneurs to manage the foundational steps of setting up their business online without needing extensive technical, design, or marketing knowledge. This shift is crucial for India's burgeoning startup ecosystem, which has seen over 2.23 lakh DPIIT-recognised startups and created more than 23.36 lakh direct jobs as of March 2026.\n\nHistorically, building an online presence has been a significant barrier for new founders, freelancers, and businesses. With AI, the gap between having an idea and translating it into a digital business is narrowing. Entrepreneurs can now focus on their core business concept while AI handles tasks such as website creation, branding, and marketing. This democratization of digital presence is particularly beneficial for solopreneurs and first-time founders who face limited time, money, and expertise.\n\nGoDaddy Airo's website builder is a no-code platform that allows users to create professional websites with content and imagery, making website development accessible to all skill levels. Similarly, the logo maker and domain name suggestions streamline branding efforts, ensuring businesses have a consistent and memorable online identity. Additionally, GoDaddy's digital marketing tools, including a marketing planner and performance tracking, help businesses develop effective marketing strategies and monitor their online visibility.\n\nIn essence, GoDaddy Airo is making entrepreneurship more accessible by reducing the complexity and effort required to establish a digital presence. This innovation empowers more individuals in India to pursue their business ideas, fostering a thriving ecosystem of small and medium-sized enterprises.",
  "summary": "Online presence for enterprises have become vital, and thankfully with the advent of AI, easier as well. While creating a website, branding, logos, and finding the right potential customers was a matter of expertise in yesteryears, it can now be done without having the relevant skills and/or resources. GoDaddy, as always, is leading the way!",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}