How long does it take to build a website with AI?

The bigger question is how long it takes to get something you are actually happy with. With our AI powered website builder, most business owners go from describing their business to a site they are ready to publish within a single session.

Do I need any technical skills to use an AI website builder?

No. AI site builders are designed specifically for people who have never built a website before. You do not need to know anything about code, design, or hosting. The best ones guide you through every decision, from how your site looks to what domain name to use, so you never have to figure anything out on your own. AI Websiter Builder handles setup, structure and publishing in one flow, so there is nothing to piece together separately.

Can I edit my website after the AI builds it?

Yes. The best AI website builders let you make changes by simply describing what you want. Change an image, adjust a color, or rewrite a section, all without touching any code or learning a design tool. Because Bluehost AI Website Builder is agentic, the AI doesn't stop working when your site goes live. You can tell it exactly what you want changed and it updates the page in real time. You can also fine-tune anything manually if you prefer to be hands on.

What happens after my 14-day free trial ends?

If you haven't upgraded by the end of your trial, your work is still safe. We keep your website exactly as it is for an additional 4 days grace period. This gives you extra time to decide on a plan without the risk of losing your progress or having to start over. You can upgrade at any point during these 4 days to pick up exactly where you left off.

Do I need to purchase hosting separately?

No. Hosting is included in every AI Website Builder plan. On the free trial, your site is hosted on a temporary domain so you can build and preview without any setup. When you upgrade to a paid plan, your site moves to your own custom domain with hosting, security, and weekly backups all included. There is nothing to buy or configure separately.

Does an AI-built website rank on Google?

It can, but only if the builder takes SEO seriously from the start. Look for an AI powered website builder that structures your site correctly, generates clean metadata and comes with SEO tools pre-configured rather than asking you to set them up separately. Every paid plan on our AI website builder comes with Yoast SEO Premium pre-installed, which is the tool SEO professionals use, already configured and ready to go from the day your site goes live.

What happens if I need help after my site is live?

This varies significantly between builders. Some AI site builder platforms offer only chatbot support or help articles. Others give you access to real experts around the clock. If you are not technical, having a human available when something goes wrong is worth prioritizing. Not just during the build, but after your site is live and customers are depending on it. Our support team is available 24/7 with real people, ready to answer questions and get you moving again.

Is an AI website builder better than hiring a designer?

For most small businesses, yes. A designer takes weeks, costs significantly more and requires you to brief them extensively. The best AI website builder analyzes your prompt, builds a professional site in minutes and lets you make changes without going back to a developer. An AI website builder free trial, like our 14-day free trial, lets you see the result before spending anything. Highly custom sites may still benefit from a designer. But for getting online fast, an AI website builder is the more practical choice.

AI Website Builder

Name: AI Website Builder
Brand: Bluehost

The AI website builder for small businesses that want to be found

Describe in your words. Add your logo, photos and inspiration. Get an SEO-ready site in minutes.

Minutesto a first version

Freeto start, no card

24/7human support

Home & lifestyle store — illustrative website concept on desktop

Home & lifestyle store — illustrative website concept on mobile

Drag left or right with your mouse, swipe on a touch screen, or use the arrows and tabs. Click a preview to use its prompt.

Included in every website

The AI website builder developed for small business owners

1. Build in minutes

Describe your business and the look you want. Get a full site with pages for your services, products, story and contact info.

2. Ready for every screen, built for search

Your site looks great on desktop, tablet and mobile, and every page is SEO-optimized to help customers find you.

3. 24/7 support

Get help from Bluehost experts whenever your website needs a hand.

Build it free

How it works

Go from prompt to website in five steps

Bluehost AI Builder

A website for my custom furniture workshop in Austin. Show our handmade tables and take quote requests.

logo.png12 workshop photosa site I like

Two quick questions so the first version is closer to what you pictured.

What should visitors do first?

Request a quoteCall usVisit the shop

Which feel fits your brand?

Warm and craftedClean and modern

Questions from the AI are free.

Building your site. Watch it come together, or step away and come back.

Home and brand colors from your logo
Our work, with your photos
Services
Quote request form
Titles, descriptions and alt text

Add a quote request app with an admin panel and email alerts.

Done. Every request is saved, your team works them in the admin panel, and you get an email for each new one.

Publish it on my own domain.

Here are a few domain ideas. You can also connect one you already own.

Update our holiday hours: closed Dec 24 to 26.

Updated. Your changes stay private until you publish again.

BHBluehost support

Need a hand with your domain or email? I’m here day or night.

Your site appears here as it builds

Illustrative product concept. Oak & Iron Workshop is a fictional business.

Website examples

See what you can build for your business

Explore websites for consultants, restaurants, local services and more.

Illustrative examples with fictional data.

Made for small business owners

Compare AI Website Builder for your business

What you get before you spend a dollar.

AI builder features and support
Features	Bluehost AI Builder	Lovable	Bolt	Hostinger
Free plan, no credit card	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Guided questions	Yes, with suggested answers	Questions only	No	No
Hosting never uses credits	Yes. Your live site stays up at zero credits	No. Hosting and backend use Cloud credits	Yes	Yes
24/7 human support on every plan	Yes. Including the Free plan	No	No	No

Features and limits vary by plan and may change. Free trials are different from ongoing free plans.

Pricing

Choose your ideal Bluehost AI Builder plan

Start free. Upgrade when you’re ready to use your own domain.

AI Website Builder Free

Trying it out and going live fast

No credit card required, 5 credits a day, up to 30 a month

Start free

Unlimited websites
Unlimited apps
Forms and data storage
Bookings and scheduling
User accounts and roles
Admin panel
bluehost.ai domains
Cloud hosting
24/7 human support

AI Website Builder Lite

Taking a first site or app live on your own domain

$20.00/mo

Billed monthly, up to 100 credits per month · No limit on daily usage

Get Lite

Everything in Free, plus:
On-demand credit top-ups
Remove the Bluehost badge
Custom domains
24/7 human support

AI Website Builder Standard

Businesses building and updating often

$40.00/mo

Billed monthly, 200 credits a month

Get Standard

200 credits a month
Everything in Lite

Monthly plan credits and top-ups expire after 30 days. Running out of credits only pauses new changes; your live site stays online. Free publishes on a Bluehost subdomain; your own domain needs a paid plan.

Bluehost AI Builder

Start with your idea. Make it your website

Build and publish your first website free, with hosting included and 24/7 human support behind it.

Try for free Explore plans

Questions, answered

Bluehost AI Website Builder FAQs

What is an AI website builder?

An AI website builder, also called an AI website generator or AI website creator, makes a complete website from a short description of your business. Tell it what you sell and who your customers are, and it produces the pages, copy and layout. Bluehost AI Builder does this for small businesses and hosts the site with 24/7 human support.

How do I go from prompt to website?

Most no-code AI website builders start from a short prompt about your business. With Bluehost AI Builder, you write a sentence or two and add your logo, photos or a site you like. The AI then builds a first version you can refine by chatting.

Is there a free AI website builder?

Yes, several providers let you use an AI website builder for free, with limits. Bluehost AI Builder Free plan has no fee, no credit card and your website goes live on a Bluehost subdomain. You get 5 credits a day, up to 30 a month. Upgrade when you want your own domain or more credits.

What kinds of websites can I make with AI?

An AI website maker can handle most small business websites. Bluehost AI Builder makes business sites, portfolios, landing pages and blogs for restaurants, consultants, studios, local services and more. If you later need online bookings or a customer portal, you can add them by asking in the same conversation.

Can I edit an AI-generated website?

Yes. Most AI website generators let you change the site after the first draft. With Bluehost AI Builder, you ask for edits in chat, such as adding a testimonials page or updating your holiday hours. Changes show in a live preview, save automatically and stay private until you publish again.

Can my AI-built website rank on Google?

Search engines can index AI-built websites when the pages contain real content. Bluehost AI Builder writes copy for each page and sets its title, description, headings and image alt text automatically. Pages adapt to every screen size. Your ranking still depends on competition, location and how often you update the site.

Can I connect my own domain to an AI website builder?

Most AI website builders support custom domains on paid plans. With Bluehost AI Builder, paid plans let you connect a domain you already own or register a new one inside the builder. Websites on the Free plan use a Bluehost subdomain. Domain registration and renewal are billed separately from your plan.

How much does an AI website creator cost?

Bluehost AI Builder starts free, and paid plans start at $20 a month. Lite, Standard and Pro add 100 to 400 credits a month and let you connect your own domain. One message uses one credit, the AI’s questions are free and hosting never uses credits, so your site stays online.

What support comes with an AI website builder?

Support varies between AI website builders, and many rely on AI replies. Bluehost AI Builder includes 24/7 human support during the build and after launch, for website changes, domains, email and hosting. For bigger projects, Bluehost Professional Services is a separate paid service that can finish or extend your site.

Should I use an AI website builder or WordPress?

It depends on how much you want to manage yourself. Bluehost WordPress AI Builder comes with WordPress hosting plans and creates a site you manage in WordPress. Bluehost AI Builder suits owners who want to describe their business and let the AI build and update the website, with no WordPress knowledge needed.