Guide: How to use AI to create your own website in a few minutes

Does thinking of creating your own website conjure visions of tech jargon and coding mysteries? Well, fear not because the future of website building is here.

So many of you have called or emailed me asking for help getting your business, side hustle or hobby online. Let’s look at the AI website builder Hostinger so I can show you how easy it is these days. Seriously, the example site I whipped up took under 10 minutes.

FYI, Hostinger is just one option, and they didn’t pay me to write about them. Hocoos, Durable and Mixo all work similarly.

Step 1: Pick your plan 

Hosts ensure the website is owned and controlled by you. With Hostinger, plans start at $2.99 a month and come with many freebies, like a custom domain. Hosting on Hoccos or Durable is free (depending on the URL), and Mixo starts at $9 a month.

Step 2: set it up

Now that you own the domain let’s set up your site. 

On the Hostinger dashboard, look for the Setup option located under the Premium Web Hosting banner. You’ll find a similar option if using a different service.

You’ll be directed to a page that asks you to Create or Migrate a Website. Since you’re crafting from scratch, select Create a new website, followed by Hostinger Builder with AI as your preferred platform. Sweet.

Step 3: Pick the perfect name 

A new website requires a web address, so choose a domain name. Name your website to something that is uniquely yours. Need help? Namecheckr scans the web and social media to see if the handle you want is open.

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Mapping your family tree? Try one of these free templates

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Struggling with Excel? 3 tips and tutorials to help you out

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The best free templates for Microsoft Word and LibreOffice

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How to make a free Google survey (and why you’d want to)

What is the quickest way to get the opinion of several people? Sure, you could rope everybody into a WhatsApp group and ask there, but that can get confusing quickly.

Bulk emails and mass messages are also a sure-fire way for people not to give you insight into what you need. Luckily there is a much faster, more convenient solution.

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5 simple Canva tips and tricks for better designs and graphics

For years, if you wanted to play with graphic design or create beautiful photos, you needed to be an Adobe Photoshop expert. Tap or click here for free templates to create digital photo collages. This brings us back to the era of needing an expensive camera to get quality photographs.

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There is an endless list of tasks to undertake with the holidays upon us. Whether you bake Christmas cookies for the neighborhood or go caroling with your family, you’ve got lots to do. Tap or click here to spice up your cooking (and skip the oil) with our favorite air fryer.

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5 smart Gmail tricks to save you time and keep your emails private

Here’s a challenge for you: Track all the time you spend reading and writing emails. It’s likely a lot more than you’d think. From work to friends to email newsletters, they come at us all day long.

Recently, we shared 7 tips and tricks to get more out of your Gmail account. Add an image to your signature, use handy keyboard shortcuts and even undo sending an email — a feature we use all the time.

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Easily create your own Amazon Alexa skills in minutes

If you’ve been trying to create Alexa skills from scratch but have found yourself struggling with the more difficult coding concepts, we have good news: Alexa Skill Blueprints exist, and they will take you from struggling skill creator to expert skill master in a matter of minutes.

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Over 100 free resume templates for Microsoft Word

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