Hey, so today I want to show you something interesting.
Have you ever wanted to build your own website but didn’t know where to start? Maybe you think you need coding skills, a designer, or someone who knows all the technical stuff.
Well, you don’t need any of that anymore.
With Bluehost AI Website Builder, you can simply tell AI what kind of website you want, and it will build the whole thing for you.
Sounds interesting, right?
I’ve seen quite a few AI website builders, but Bluehost is one worth trying. You just give it a simple instruction, answer a few questions, and it takes you from a blank screen to a ready-made website.
And the best part is that you can start with a 3-day free trial. So you can build your website, check how it looks, and make changes before choosing a paid plan.
Let’s go through the whole process.
First, Open Bluehost AI Website Builder
Once you visit the Bluehost AI Website Builder page, you’ll see a box at the top where you can write what kind of website you want.
Below that, you’ll also find some ready-made website examples.
These are actually created using the Bluehost AI Website Builder. So if you don’t have any idea what to write, you can look through these examples and click on “Use this prompt.”
But I would suggest writing your own prompt because you probably have a particular type of website in mind.
How to Write a Good Prompt
Now, don’t overthink this part.
You don’t need to write a long technical instruction. Just explain what you want in simple language.
There are five things you should mention:
- What kind of website you want to build.
- Who the website is for.
- What sections or pages you want.
- How you want the website to look.
- Any extra features you need.
Let me give you an example.
Imagine you’re running a small coffee shop called Sunday Coffee Club.
Your prompt could look something like this:
“Create a website for a neighbourhood coffee shop called Sunday Coffee Club.
It’s for locals who want good coffee and a relaxed place to sit, work, or meet up with friends.
Include a hero section, an about section telling the story of the shop, a menu section for our coffee and pastries, a photo gallery of the space, and a contact section.
Use a warm, welcoming style with clean modern type, soft neutral colours, and plenty of photography.
I’ll also need our opening hours and address displayed clearly and a contact form for inquiries.”
That’s pretty much it.
The first line tells AI what you’re building.
The second line explains who your website is for.
The third line tells it what sections you want.
The fourth line explains how you want everything to look.
And the last line mentions the extra things you need on your website.
You can also mention different pages, your header, and how you want everything organised.
Once your prompt is ready, click on Get Started.
Let Bluehost AI Build Your Website
Now Bluehost will start creating your website.
While it’s working, you’ll see a preview on the right side and a chat area on the left.
The AI will also ask you a few questions about your website.
For example, it may ask which colours you want to use.
In our coffee shop example, we can choose warm beige and cream colours.
It may show you a few different colour options. Just select the one you like.
After answering a few questions, you’ll be asked to create a Bluehost account.
You can sign up using Google, Apple, GitHub, or simply enter your details manually.
Once your account is created, you’ll be brought back to the AI Website Builder.
Give it a few moments to finish building your website.
And there you go! Your first website is ready.
Take a Look at Your New Website
Now let’s see what Bluehost has created.
At the top, you’ll find your logo, navigation menu, and contact button.
Below that, there’s the main section with a headline and buttons.
As you scroll down, you’ll see the opening hours, address, images, and other sections.
Honestly, it does a pretty nice job creating the first version.
But remember, this is just the starting point. You can still change the text, images, colours, and other things to make the website look exactly how you want.
Before making changes, let’s quickly understand the top menu.
You’ll find an option to change your website theme. Here you can adjust colours and fonts, or even switch between light and dark themes.
There’s also a section where you can see your pages and posts.
You can switch between desktop and mobile views, too. And if you want to see the website without the editing area, just open the full-screen preview.
You’ll also find the WordPress settings and save option on the right.
How to Edit Your Website Without Using Credits
Now, this is something important.
There are two ways to make changes to your website.
The first way is to edit things yourself using the visual editor.
For example, let’s say you don’t like a particular headline.
Just click on the text, select it, and write whatever you want.
Want to change an image? Click on the image, choose a new one, upload it, and replace the old image.
That’s it.
You can change your website text and images manually without using AI credits.
You’ll also notice an option called “Ask for quick changes” when you select a section.
You can use this to ask AI to make changes to that particular section.
But keep in mind that changes made through this AI feature will use credits.
So for small things like changing text or replacing images, I would suggest using the visual editor.
What Are Bluehost AI Credits?
Now let’s talk about credits because you’ll need to understand this before using the AI chat.
Whenever you send a message to Bluehost AI asking it to make changes, it costs one credit.
It doesn’t matter whether you’re asking for one small change or several different changes together.
One message costs one credit.
According to the tutorial, the free trial gives you five credits.
On a paid plan, you get 20 credits every month. You also get 10 bonus credits in your first month, which means you’ll have 30 credits during that first month.
So here’s a little tip.
Don’t send separate messages for every small change.
First, go through your entire website and note down everything you want to change.
Then put all those changes into one message.
This way, you can save your credits and get more done with fewer messages.
Make Bigger Changes Using AI
Now let’s try something.
Suppose you want to add your own logo to the website and create a completely new section.
You can do both using the AI chat.
At the bottom, you’ll find a plus button. Click on it and choose “Attach media.”
Now select your logo and upload it.
Once it’s uploaded, you can simply tell the AI what you want.
For example:
“I’ve attached our custom logo to this message. Please use it everywhere on the website where it fits.”
You can also add another request:
“Create a new section called Sunday Sessions. This section is for the free community events we run on Sunday afternoons.”
Send the message and let the AI work.
And here’s another useful thing: you don’t even have to type your instructions.
There’s a microphone option that lets you speak directly to the AI.
Just explain what you want, like you’re talking to another person. It will convert your voice into text.
Once the AI finishes, you’ll see an update on the left explaining what it changed.
Sometimes the preview may not update automatically. If that happens, just refresh the preview.
Now you should be able to see your new logo and the Sunday Sessions section on your website.
And that’s how you can make bigger changes without editing everything yourself.
What If AI Makes Something Wrong?
This is also worth knowing.
Sometimes AI may change something you didn’t want to change, or a section might not look the way you expected.
Don’t worry too much.
Inside the chat area, you’ll find a restore option.
Just click on it to bring your website back to the previous working version.
So you don’t have to start everything from scratch if something goes wrong.
How to Publish Your Website
Once you’re happy with everything, it’s time to publish.
Go to the top-right corner and click on Publish Changes.
Your website will now be live.
But there’s one thing to remember.
At this stage, your website will be on a temporary domain.
If you want to use your own domain name, you’ll need to upgrade from the free trial and select a paid plan.
Click on “Upgrade Now” to go to the checkout page.
Here you’ll find different billing options, such as monthly, one-year, and two-year plans.
Choose the plan you want, enter your billing information and payment details, and submit your payment.
Once your order is confirmed, click on “Go to Account.”
You’ll now be inside your Bluehost dashboard.
Connect Your Own Domain Name
After upgrading, you’ll still need to connect your own domain name.
Bluehost will send an email to the address you used when creating your account.
Inside that email, look for the link that says “Claim My Domain Now.”
Click on it.
Now you can search for the domain name you want.
For example, if you’re building a website for Sunday Coffee Club, you could try something like thesundaycoffeeclub.com.
Type your preferred domain name and click on “Search For Domain.”
If the domain is available, you’ll be taken to the checkout page.
The tutorial shows Domain Privacy and Protection included for free during the first year. You’ll also see the renewal prices, so make sure you check those before proceeding.
Once everything looks good, submit your order.
And that’s it. You’ve claimed your domain.
Now go back to your Bluehost dashboard.
Find the option that says “Connect Domain to Enable.”
Click on “Add Domain,” select your newly claimed domain, and choose “Connect To Website.”
Give it a little time to connect.
One thing to remember: it can take a few hours for your website to fully switch from the temporary domain to your new domain.
So don’t worry if it doesn’t happen immediately.
Where to Manage Your Website Later
Now that your website is ready, let me show you two places you’ll probably use the most.
1. Websites Tab
This is where all your websites are listed.
Next to your website, you’ll find two options.
The first is “Manage Site.” You can use this to manage backups, security, and performance settings.
The second is “Edit Site.”
And this one is important because it takes you straight back to the Bluehost AI Website Builder.
So whenever you want to change something on your website, just click on Edit Site.
2. Dashboard Tab
This is the main area of your Bluehost account.
You’ll find different Bluehost features listed here.
And if you ever get confused about where something is, you can also ask Bluehost AI a question.
Your account settings are available from the top-right corner.
A Quick Look at Your WordPress Dashboard
One last thing.
When you visit your live website, you’ll notice a black bar at the top.
Click on your website name, and it will take you to your WordPress dashboard.
This is where you’ll find some of the more technical website settings.
For example, if you want to install plugins like contact forms or extra SEO tools, this is where you’ll go.
But you don’t need to come here for normal design changes.
All your everyday website editing can be done through the Bluehost AI Website Builder.
Final Thoughts
So that’s pretty much how you can build a website using Bluehost AI Website Builder.
You start by describing the website you want, let AI create the first version, make your own changes, add your logo and other sections, and finally publish it.
You don’t need to write code or spend hours trying to figure out website design.
Of course, you’ll still need to check everything and make sure your website has the right information.
And remember, you can try the builder with its 3-day free trial, but you’ll need a paid plan to use your own custom domain.
If you’ve been thinking about building a website but keep delaying it because you don’t know how, this might be a good place to start.
Have you tried any AI website builder yet? Let me know in the comments!