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Getting Started with Bluehost AI Website Builder
Introducing the Bluehost AI Website Builder! This AI-powered product from Bluehost empowers you to create a professional, fully hosted WordPress website with no coding, design experience, or prior WordPress knowledge required. By answering a few questions about your business, the AI generates a customized website complete with a starter design and content.
This article explains who the AI Website Builder is designed for and how to get started with its 14-day free trial.
Follow the steps below to get started:
- Step 1: Start Creating Your Website
- Step 2: Sign In or Create a Bluehost Account
- Step 3: Customize Your Website
- Step 4: Upgrade to Get Online to Publish Your Website
New to Bluehost AI? With the Bluehost AI 14-day free trial, you can create either an online store or a non-eCommerce website. To learn more, see the Build Your Website and Storefront with Bluehost AI Free Trial article.
Who is the AI Website Builder For?
The AI Website Builder is perfect for small business owners, solopreneurs, entrepreneurs, and anyone who wants to launch a professional WordPress website quickly. No coding or technical experience is needed!
What Makes it Unique?
- You keep full ownership of your content and data with Bluehost Shared hosting.
- Enjoy bundled hosting, a domain, and a website builder with no extra accounts to manage.
- Get SEO and plugins set up for you on paid plans.
- Access live WordPress experts anytime, 24/7.
We have created a video to help you set up your website with the AI Website Builder.
Step 1: Start Creating Your Website
Follow these simple steps to get started with Bluehost AI Website Builder.
- Visit https://www.bluehost.com/ai-website-builder.
You can also go to this webpage by visiting the Bluehost.com, clicking the AI & Developers tab in the top menu, and then selecting AI Website Builder.
Alternatively, click the AI Website Builder slider card on the Bluehost.com website. - On the AI Website Builder page, enter a short description of your business.
- If you're not sure what prompt to use:
- Scroll down and choose from the available pre-built prompts.
- Click Use this prompt to select one.
If you want to modify a prompt before using it:
- Click Edit prompt.
- Edit the prompt in the text box, then click Use edited prompt.
- Scroll down and choose from the available pre-built prompts.
- Scroll back up, and you will see that your prompt box has been populated with your selected or edited prompt.
- Click Get Started.
Step 2: Sign In or Create a Bluehost Account
- You will be prompted to sign up for a Bluehost account. You can use your email or sign in using your Google, Apple, or GitHub account.
If you already have a Bluehost account, use your Bluehost credentials to log in.
- The system will either create your Bluehost account or sign you in to your existing account.
Once signed in, the AI will continue analyzing your website details and setting up the website.
Step 3: Customize Your Website
- In the Website Builder editor, provide your business or brand name.
- Select your website color scheme or palette.
- Choose among the options for your brand's look.
- The AI generates a complete starter site within minutes.
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Use the drag-and-drop editor to refine your site. Edit text, swap or regenerate images, add or remove pages, change colors, update layout, and request additional AI-generated pages or sections. No coding required!
Step 4: Upgrade to Get Online to Publish Your Website
Ready to publish your website?
Once you have finished customizing your website during the 14-day free trial, upgrade to the Get Online plan to publish your website and make it accessible online.
Key Features of the AI Website Builder
- AI prompt qualifier: The AI asks up to five tailored, industry-specific questions before generating your site, ensuring a relevant first draft.
- All-in-one bundle: Site creation, WordPress hosting, and domain registration are handled in a single checkout—no separate registrar accounts to manage.
- AI image generation and editing: Replace any image by describing what you want. The AI generates new images in-line—no stock photo subscription needed.
- SEO-ready by default: Your site is built on WordPress with Yoast SEO Premium pre-installed on paid plans, so basic on-page SEO is ready from day one.
- Security and reliability: Enjoy a free SSL certificate (Let's Encrypt), malware scanning and removal through Bluehost Malware Protection Level 2, weekly backups, and a global CDN included on paid plans.
- 24/7 expert support: Live WordPress experts are available around the clock by chat or phone. Support is human-first, not chatbot-gated.
How AI Website Builder Addresses Common Website Creation Challenges
See how Bluehost AI Website Builder solves common website challenges.
| Common Pain Point | How Bluehost AI Website Builder Addresses It |
|---|---|
| Generic AI output that doesn't match your brand | Our AI asks industry-specific questions before building, so your site reflects your business from the start. |
| Juggling separate tools for hosting, domain, and design | Hosting, domain, and AI site creation live in one account, one checkout, one login. |
| Setup takes weekends instead of minutes | A guided flow takes you from prompt to published site in minutes. |
| Blank-page paralysis with WordPress | Type your business idea or paste your Instagram handle. The AI builds your full site instantly. |
| Plugin overload and configuration overwhelm | The right plugins, including Yoast SEO Premium, are pre-configured on paid plans. |
| Proprietary builders that hurt SEO | Built on WordPress, the platform behind 43% of the web, with Yoast SEO Premium pre-installed on paid plans. |
| Slow, unhelpful support | 24/7 WordPress experts are available—real humans, not just a chatbot. |
| Locked into a closed platform | Your site runs on open-source WordPress. You own your data and can scale or migrate anytime. |
Plans and Pricing
Start with a free trial and upgrade when you're ready. To view the latest pricing and plan details, visit the Bluehost AI Website Builder page.
| Features | AI Website Builder Free Trial | Get Online |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0 |
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| Number of websites | 1 | 1 |
| Free trial | 14 days | N/A |
| Domain | Temporary domain only | 1st year free |
| Domain privacy | Not offered | 1st year free |
| SSL certificate | Free (Let's Encrypt) | Free (Let's Encrypt) |
| CDN | Not offered | Free CDN tier included |
| Backups | Weekly | Weekly |
| Panel | cPanel | cPanel |
| Disk Storage | 20 GB | 20 GB |
| Yoast SEO | Not offered | Yoast SEO Premium |
| Security | Bluehost Malware Protection P2 | Bluehost Malware Protection P2 |
| cPanel access | Included | Included |
| AI tokens | 5 AI edits | First Month 30 / Ongoing Monthly 20 |
| Create Tokens (includes 1 create and 1 regeneration) | 2 | 1 Regeneration per month |
| Free Trial | 14 Days Active / 4 Days Inactive / Day 8 Deleted | N/A |
| Plugins | WooCommerce | WooCommerce |
The free domain and free first year of domain privacy on the Get Online plan apply when the plan is purchased without using the free trial first.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is website building complicated to use through this builder?
A: Not at all! The AI handles theme selection, plugin configuration, and page structure. Most customers launch their site without needing to know how to build one.
Q: How is this different from other AI website builders?
A: Most AI builders generate from a single prompt and leave the rest to the user. Bluehost AI Website Builder qualifies your input first, asking targeted industry questions before generating. When you need more help, 24/7 WordPress experts are available—not just a chatbot.
Q: Can the site be edited after launch?
A: Yes! After your storefront is generated, you can continue working with the AI assistant and use the editor to customize your website's content, branding, design, and other elements.
Q: Can I edit my site through the WordPress Dashboard?
A: Yes, you can edit and manage your website through the WordPress Dashboard. However, to keep your AI-generated site secure and running smoothly, you cannot install, deactivate, or delete plugins, or install and switch themes.
Q: What happens at the end of the free trial?
A: The trial runs for 14 days on the free tier. You can upgrade to the Get Online plan to keep your site, transfer your content to a permanent domain, and unlock full plugin functionality and additional AI-edit allotments.
Q: Do I own the website?
A: Yes! Because your site is built on WordPress (open source), you own your content and data and can move your site to any other WordPress-compatible host if you choose.
Summary
Bluehost AI Website Builder is your fast track to a professional WordPress website—no coding, no hassle, and no prior experience needed. With AI-powered site creation, bundled hosting and domain, built-in security, and 24/7 expert support, you can launch your online presence in minutes. Whether you’re a small business owner, a solopreneur, or migrating from another platform, AI Website Builder gives you full control and ownership of your site and data. Start free, personalize your site, and upgrade when you’re ready—your website journey has never been easier!
If you need further assistance, Bluehost Chat Support is available 24 hours a day, 7days a week while Bluehost Phone Support is available 7 days a week from 7 am-12 midnight EST.
- Chat Support - While on our website, you should see a CHAT bubble in the bottom right-hand corner of the page. Click anywhere on the bubble to begin a chat session.
- Phone Support -
- US: 888-401-4678
- International: +1 801-765-9400
You may also refer to our Knowledge Base articles to help answer common questions and guide you through various setup, configuration, and troubleshooting steps.