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TECHx
09-04-2025
- Business
- TECHx
How to Start Selling on Social Media with GoDaddy's Show in Bio
How to Start Selling on Social Media with GoDaddy's Show in Bio News Desk - Share How a small business presents and sells its offerings can be the difference between success and failure. Today, more entrepreneurs are running their businesses on social media, making it essential to stand out and sell smart. GoDaddy has launched Show in Bio—an affordable tool that helps small businesses grow sales without needing a full website. Designed for business owners who are active on social platforms, Show in Bio makes it easy to showcase products and interact with customers. Even better, no technical skills are required. Using AI, Show in Bio quickly generates product names, descriptions, and pricing. In just minutes, users can create a personalized one-page catalog to share directly in their social media bios. It's a fast, simple way to start selling online. 'We're supporting entrepreneurs to start their online business wherever it makes the most sense for them – including on social media,' said Selina Bieber, Vice President of International Markets at GoDaddy. She noted that while social media dominates online activity, businesses still need their own brand and identity. This tool helps bridge that gap. Show in Bio offers an enhanced 'link in bio' experience, tackling common issues like low traffic, limited tech skills, and the challenge of setting up a website. GoDaddy's 2025 Global Entrepreneurship Survey reveals that over 22% of small business owners in the MENA region run their businesses mainly on social media. These entrepreneurs are often young, confident, and comfortable using AI tools. This shift shows how AI is helping small businesses innovate and grow. With Show in Bio, entrepreneurs can test business ideas, start selling quickly, and keep costs low. Those with existing domains can even integrate them for a more branded experience. Key features include: One shareable link to centralize all your important content Easy product showcases with images and videos Domain integration for a custom-branded page AI-powered content creation for fast setup For small businesses ready to sell online, Show in Bio provides a simple, effective way to launch a digital presence—right from a social profile.


Zawya
08-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Transform your social media profile into a sales catalog with GoDaddy's Show in Bio tool
Dubai, UAE - How a small business presents and sells its offerings can be the difference between success and failure. GoDaddy has launched Show in Bio to help small businesses increase sales and stand out on social media. This affordable tool offers flexibility for small business owners not yet ready to build a website, enabling them to showcase their products or services on social media profiles and interact with customers through channels like WhatsApp to close sales. Using artificial intelligence (AI) to quickly draft product information, such as name, description, and price, to create a personalized one-page sales catalogue in minutes, no technical skills are required to utilize the tool. 'We're supporting entrepreneurs to start their online business wherever it makes the most sense for them – including on social media,' said Selina Bieber, Vice President of International Markets at GoDaddy. 'The rise of social media in the last 20-plus years has captured a significant share of internet activity, but it hasn't diminished the need for businesses to have their own brand and their own identity," added Bieber. ' 'Show in Bio' is an enhanced link in bio solution built to support small businesses run on social media, directly addressing challenges such as driving traffic, lack of technical skills and setting up a website while simplifying social selling.' Entrepreneurs who run their business on social media are more confident using AI Research from GoDaddy's 2025 Global Entrepreneurship Survey found over one in five (22%) of small business owners in MENA primarily run their business on social media. This shift in small business ownership to social-first entrepreneurs heightens the importance of how a small business sells online. GoDaddy's research has found these social-first entrepreneurs are young, optimistic about business performance and confident in their ability to leverage AI for their business. This trend reveals not only the growth potential of social-first businesses, but also how technology – specifically AI – is a key enabler to innovate, scale and thrive. Start a business on social media with low spend and without the need to build a website Show in Bio allows entrepreneurs to start a business quickly with low spend, even validating a business idea before launching it. While perfect for small business owners who may not have yet built a website, the tool also supports domain integration, allowing those with an established online presence to use their own domain for a seamless branded experience. Key features and benefits include: Centralize Your Links – Put all your important content in one shareable link. Drive Engagement – Drive traffic to key offers and updates instantly by sharing your link in bio on social channels. Showcase Products – Create a captivating catalogue with images and videos directly on your page. Domain Integration – Use your own domain for a seamless and branded experience. Save Time with AI – Generate quality product information and profile bios fast, no tech skills required. About GoDaddy GoDaddy helps millions of entrepreneurs globally start and scale their businesses. People come to GoDaddy to name their idea, build a website and logo, sell their products and services, and accept payments. GoDaddy Airo®, the company's AI-powered experience, makes growing a small business faster and easier by helping them to get their idea online in minutes, drive traffic and boost sales. GoDaddy's expert guides are available 24/7 to provide assistance. To learn more about the company, visit


Hi Dubai
11-03-2025
- Business
- Hi Dubai
24% of Emirati Women Entrepreneurs Are Primary Earners, GoDaddy Study Finds
Emirati women entrepreneurs are leading households financially and spearheading artificial intelligence (AI) adoption to power their small businesses. GoDaddy's 2025 Global Entrepreneurship Survey reveals these women are redefining success with confidence and resilience, using technology to streamline operations and inspire a new era of business opportunity and innovation in a post-COVID world. In UAE, a notable 36% of small businesses surveyed are women-owned, with 80% of these reporting as having launched their business in the last five years. These statistics highlight the significant presence of women in entrepreneurship in UAE and underscore their resilience, especially considering the challenging economic climate brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic five years ago. AI is championing women entrepreneurship Women entrepreneurs are not just running their own businesses, they are excelling with unwavering confidence. A staggering 66% of those surveyed expressed their belief in their capabilities, a testament to their well-founded strength in the business arena. Additionally, 71% agree AI will help their small business compete with larger, better-resourced companies in the next year. For example, Emirati women are reporting saving 14 hours per week by using AI tools –such as GoDaddy Airo®, an AI-powered experience which simplifies website creation, logo design and digital marketing strategies for entrepreneurs. This time saved equates to two working days per week, time which they spend on learning new skills or improving current ones (43%), coming up with creative ideas (40%), planning the future of the business (37%). 24% of women entrepreneurs in UAE are the primary income earners for their households. These women are contributing to local economies, creating new jobs and supporting families. 29% of UAE women entrepreneurs are feeling very optimistic. 66% believe their business will grow in the next 3-5 years. In addition to finding fulfillment in creating their own source of income (46%) and learning new skills to run their business (41%), women entrepreneurs take joy in inventing new products or filling a gap in the market (32%). "With AI-powered tools like GoDaddy Airo, women entrepreneurs are able to free up time to spend it on what really matters to them,' said Selina Bieber, Vice President of International Markets at GoDaddy. Whether that is growing their business, focusing on family or enhancing their skills, women in UAE are inspiring the next generation of successful women business leaders. Entrepreneurship is playing an increasingly pivotal role in women's lives with 66% of respondents saying it has enhanced their quality of life, offering a sense of fulfillment and empowerment with the opportunity to pursue their passion. "GoDaddy's findings confirm that technology is a powerful equalizer, enabling women to redefine their roles in business," continued Bieber. GoDaddy is here to support dreaming of becoming their own boss but haven't found the time to start their own business. Starting a business is never easy, but GoDaddy Airo makes it a whole lot easier. Key capabilities of GoDaddy Airo include brand creation, digital marketing, and search engine optimization (SEO), which are navigated in an intuitive, user-friendly interface with no technical expertise required. GoDaddy Airo generates custom logos, websites and email addresses within minutes, develops targeted social media campaigns aligned with local events and enhances online visibility with built-in AI SEO. News Source: Fekra Communications


Mid East Info
10-03-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
24% of Emirati female small business owners are household's primary income earner, GoDaddy study reveals - Middle East Business News and Information
GoDaddy's 2025 Global Entrepreneurship Survey indicates Emirati women are adopting AI with confidence and bridging the gender gap Dubai, UAE, 10 March, 2025 – Emirati women entrepreneurs are leading households financially and spearheading artificial intelligence (AI) adoption to power their small businesses. GoDaddy's 2025 Global Entrepreneurship Survey reveals these women are redefining success with confidence and resilience, using technology to streamline operations and inspire a new era of business opportunity and innovation in a post-COVID world. In UAE, a notable 36% of small businesses surveyed are women-owned, with 80% of these reporting as having launched their business in the last five years. These statistics highlight the significant presence of women in entrepreneurship in UAE and underscore their resilience, especially considering the challenging economic climate brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic five years ago. AI is championing women entrepreneurship Women entrepreneurs are not just running their own businesses, they are excelling with unwavering confidence. A staggering 66% of those surveyed expressed their belief in their capabilities, a testament to their well-founded strength in the business arena. Additionally, 71% agree AI will help their small business compete with larger, better-resourced companies in the next year. For example, Emirati women are reporting saving 14 hours per week by using AI tools –such as GoDaddy Airo®, an AI-powered experience which simplifies website creation, logo design and digital marketing strategies for entrepreneurs. This time saved equates to two working days per week, time which they spend on learning new skills or improving current ones (43%), coming up with creative ideas (40%), planning the future of the business (37%). 24% of women entrepreneurs in UAE are the primary income earners for their households. These women are contributing to local economies, creating new jobs and supporting families. 29% of UAE women entrepreneurs are feeling very optimistic. 66% believe their business will grow in the next 3-5 years. Female business leaders are embracing digital tools to grow In addition to finding fulfillment in creating their own source of income (46%) and learning new skills to run their business (41%), women entrepreneurs take joy in inventing new products or filling a gap in the market (32%). 'With AI-powered tools like GoDaddy Airo, women entrepreneurs are able to free up time to spend it on what really matters to them,' said Selina Bieber, Vice President of International Markets at GoDaddy. 'Whether that is growing their business, focusing on family or enhancing their skills, women in UAE are inspiring the next generation of successful women business leaders.' Entrepreneurship is playing an increasingly pivotal role in women's lives with 66% of respondents saying it has enhanced their quality of life, offering a sense of fulfillment and empowerment with the opportunity to pursue their passion. 'GoDaddy's findings confirm that technology is a powerful equalizer, enabling women to redefine their roles in business,' continued Bieber. 'GoDaddy is here to support dreaming of becoming their own boss but haven't found the time to start their own business. Starting a business is never easy, but GoDaddy Airo makes it a whole lot easier.' Key capabilities of GoDaddy Airo include brand creation, digital marketing and search engine optimization (SEO), navigated in an intuitive user-friendly interface with no technical expertise required. GoDaddy Airo generates custom logos, websites and email addresses within minutes, develops targeted social media campaigns aligned with local events and enhances online visibility with built-in AI SEO. To learn more about GoDaddy Airo, visit: ENDS About GoDaddy GoDaddy helps millions of entrepreneurs globally start and scale their businesses. People come to GoDaddy to name their idea, build a website and logo, sell their products and services, and accept payments. GoDaddy Airo®, the company's AI-powered experience, makes growing a small business faster and easier by helping them to get their idea online in minutes, drive traffic and boost sales. GoDaddy's expert guides are available 24/7 to provide assistance. To learn more about the company, visit About GoDaddy's 2025 Global Entrepreneurship Survey The GoDaddy 2025 Global Entrepreneurship Survey was carried out by Advanis in January 2025 in Austria, Brazil, Colombia, Egypt, Germany, India, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Switzerland and the United Arab Emirates. The sampling criteria were small business owners, and companies were defined based on the number of employees, ranging from one to 49. A total of 3504 people were surveyed, 500 of them in MENA.


Arabian Business
10-03-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
Female entrepreneurs in the UAE express confidence, using AI to secure growth
Female entrepreneurs in the UAE are confident of future growth and are looking to AI to scale-up businesses, according to a GoDaddy survey. Emirati women entrepreneurs are leading households financially and spearheading artificial intelligence (AI) adoption to power their small businesses. GoDaddy's 2025 Global Entrepreneurship Survey reveals women are redefining success with confidence and resilience, using technology to streamline operations and inspire a new era of business opportunity and innovation in a post-COVID world. Female entrepreneurs in the UAE In UAE, a notable 36 per cent of small businesses surveyed are women-owned, with 80 per cent of these reporting as having launched their business in the past five years. These statistics highlight the significant presence of women in entrepreneurship in the UAE and underscore their resilience, especially considering the challenging economic climate brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic five years ago. 66 per cent of the female entrepreneurs surveyed expressed their belief in their capabilities, a testament to their well-founded strength in the business arena. Additionally, 71 per cent agree AI will help their small business compete with larger, better-resourced companies in the next year. Emirati women are reporting saving 14 hours per week by using AI tools. This time saved equates to two working days per week, time which they spend on: Learning new skills or improving current ones (43 per cent) Coming up with creative ideas (40 per cent) Planning the future of the business (37 per cent) 24 per cent of women entrepreneurs in UAE are the primary income earners for their households. These women are contributing to local economies, creating new jobs and supporting families. 29 per cent of UAE women entrepreneurs are feeling very optimistic. 66 per cent believe their business will grow in the next three to five years. In addition to finding fulfilment in creating their own source of income (46 per cent) and learning new skills to run their business (41 per cent), female entrepreneurs take joy in inventing new products or filling a gap in the market (32 per cent). Entrepreneurship is playing an increasingly pivotal role in women's lives with 66 per cent of respondents saying it has enhanced their quality of life, offering a sense of fulfilment and empowerment with the opportunity to pursue their passion.