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How to Create
a Website:
Beginner's Guide


Discover step-by-step how to create a website—from choosing the right
domain name and web hosting service to selecting a CMS (like WordPress),
installing themes and plugins, using AI tools, and more.

Step 1: Choosing a Domain Name

The first step in building a website is choosing your domain name. A domain is your site’s address on the internet—also known as the URL. It’s what users will type into their browser’s address bar to visit your site. Your domain also helps define your website’s identity, so it’s important to choose it carefully. There are many domain extensions available, but the most popular and widely used is .com.

Before anything else, you need to check if your desired domain is already taken. If it is, you’ll need to come up with a different name or try to purchase the existing one. If the domain is available, you can register it and pay the required fee.

You can often register your domain at the same time you purchase your web hosting—many hosting providers offer both services in one place. However, you can also do this separately through domain registrars like Hostinger or Bluehost for example.

Step 2: Choosing a Web Hosting Service

Once you’ve selected and registered your domain name, the next step is choosing a web hosting provider. This is where your website’s data will be stored and accessed online. There are several types of web hosting available. The most common options are shared hosting and dedicated hosting, though there are other plans with great benefits as well. In shared hosting, multiple websites share space on the same server. That means your site will be sharing server resources—like storage and bandwidth—with others. This is usually the most affordable option, but it comes with some performance limitations due to shared resources. On the other hand, dedicated hosting gives your site access to an entire server exclusively. While it’s more expensive, it offers significantly better performance, greater security, and is ideal for websites with high traffic or complex functionality.

The key is to assess your website’s needs, potential growth, and budget. Estimating your expected daily traffic and storage requirements will help you choose the best hosting plan for your project.

Here’s a helpful link with a more detailed walkthrough of the process. Check it out here: Best Hosting Provider

Step 3: Choosing a Website Builder (CMS)

After selecting your domain and hosting plan, the next step is to choose a website builder, also known as a CMS (Content Management System). A CMS is a tool that simplifies the website creation process by offering visual editing features, pre-designed templates, and customizable themes. It allows you to design your site’s layout and structure without needing to write any code. This makes it easy for anyone—even beginners with no technical background—to build a professional-looking website from scratch.

A CMS also allows you to easily customize and manage your website content through a simple and intuitive interface. You can edit and publish blog posts, update menu items, change page content, and more—all without needing to code. There are many different types of CMS platforms, each offering unique features and benefits. The most popular and widely used is WordPress, but Wix and Joomla are also excellent choices. For e-commerce websites, PrestaShop is a great option as well. Some CMS platforms are extremely easy to install—with just a few clicks, your website can be live. Others may require a bit more setup but still provide powerful functionality and flexibility.

Each CMS offers a set of tools and features that can match your needs and budget. Once again, it’s important to evaluate your goals, technical comfort level, and project size to choose the best fit.

Step 4: Setting Up and Optimizing Your Website

Once you’ve selected your domain, hosting provider, and CMS, the next step is installation and configuration. If your domain was registered with a different company than your hosting provider, you’ll need to connect your domain to your hosting account—this is known as DNS configuration. We have a detailed step-by-step guide on our website to help you with this process. Once completed, your website will be live.

Next, you’ll need to install a website builder on your hosting account. This is typically done through cPanel. Under the “Software” section, choose the builder you want to use—we recommend WordPress, although other options like Joomla or Moodle may also be available. Set up an admin username and password, choose your preferred language (English, Portuguese, Spanish, etc.), leave the “directory” field blank, and don’t worry about the site name or description yet—those can be updated later. Click Install and wait for the installation to complete. Once installed, try accessing your site. If it doesn’t load, uninstall and reinstall the CMS—there might have been an issue during setup. If problems persist, contact your hosting provider for support. After the installation is complete, go to your browser and enter your domain followed by “/admin” or “/wp-admin.” Log in using the credentials you created. You’ll then be taken to the dashboard of your chosen website builder.

Now you’re ready to start customizing! Begin with the basic settings—choose a theme to define your site’s style, install useful plugins to enhance functionality, and start creating, editing, and publishing content. There are also a variety of optimization techniques and strategies you can apply to improve your site’s performance and increase traffic from your target audience. The possibilities are endless when it comes to building a beautiful, professional website that supports your business goals.

Bonus: How to Build a Website

with Artificial Intelligence

Here’s a golden tip: these days, you can build a website using artificial intelligence. And there are two main ways to do it:

  1. Using ChatGPT or Google Gemini – These AIs can help by generating code snippets you can adapt and use on your website. While they won’t build a full site for you, they’re great for speeding up development and providing custom code solutions.

  2. Using Hostinger’s AI Website Builder – This is the real game-changer. With just a few quick questions, Hostinger’s AI tool will create an entire website for you—automatically published to your domain and hosting plan.

With Hostinger’s AI Website Builder, you can also:

  • Generate SEO-optimized content

  • Create custom images and text

  • Fully personalize your website with just a few clicks

In other words, you get a professional-looking, fully functional website in minutes—with zero coding required.

If you found this guide helpful, be sure to check out our other content at SpaceProgrammer. On our website and YouTube channel, you’ll find tons of valuable resources on topics like:

  • Website creation

  • Web hosting

  • VPNs

  • Artificial intelligence

  • Databases

  • WordPress
    …and much more.