Getting Started with Bluehost AI Website Builder

Introducing the Bluehost AI Website Builder! This AI-powered soluton 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 with a starter design and content.

This article explains who the AI Website Builder (or AI Site) is designed for and how to get started with its 14-day free trial.

You can start with either:

• The 14-day Free Trial, which lets you build and preview your website before upgrading
• The Direct-to-Paid Get Online plan, which provides full publishing capabilities from the start.

Follow the steps below to get started with the free trial:

• 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

You can also choose the Get Online plan directly instead of starting with a free trial. Select from three tiers: Starter, Grow, and Scale, depending on your website needs. Since publishing capabilities are included from the start, you can publish your AI-generated website as soon as you complete the setup and customization process. For step-by-step instructions, see the Creating a Website and Online Store Through the Direct-to-Paid Experience article.

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 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 AI Website Builder.

1. Visit https://www.bluehost.com and use one of the following methods to access the AI Website Builder.
   • Option 1: Click the Build tab in the top menu, then select AI Website Builder.

     
      

   • Option 2: You can also go directly to https://www.bluehost.com/ai-website-builder. Pre-built prompts are available here!
2. Describe your business, brand, or project in a few words in the prompt box to help the AI understand the type of website you want to create.

   

   If you need help crafting a better prompt, refer to the How to Build a Website Using AI Prompts  guide.

3. Enhance your prompt by clicking the plus icon (+) located at the bottom-left corner of the prompt box to provide visual inspiration.

   
    

   • Add your logo or photos: Upload your custom brand assets so the AI can build your site around them.
   • Show us a site you like: Paste the link of a reference website to have the AI match its visual style and design structure without copying the content.
   You can upload a maximum of 3 images and provide only 1 reference URL.
4. If you plan to sell products online, select the checkbox "I want to sell products online" before proceeding. This step is optional. Leave it unchecked if you want to create a non-eCommerce website.

   
    

5. Based on your selection:
   • If the checkbox is selected, you'll be directed to the AI Store setup process, where you can create a fully functional eCommerce website.
      
   • If the checkbox is not selected, you'll continue with the AI Website Builder to create a blog, portfolio, business site, or informational website.
6. When you're ready, click Get Started.

Step 2: Sign In or Create a Bluehost Account

1. You will be prompted to sign up for a Bluehost account. You can use your email or sign in with your Google, Apple, or GitHub account.

   

   If you already have a Bluehost account, use your Bluehost credentials to log in.

   

2. The system will either create your Bluehost account or sign you in to your existing one.

   

   

Once you're signed in, the AI will continue analyzing your website details and setting up your website.

Step 3: Customize Your Website

1. If you leave the checkbox unchecked, the AI will continue creating your website as a non-eCommerce site.

   
    

2. The AI will then generate your website. You'll have the option to further customize your website, view its source code, or upgrade your plan.

   
    

3. You can make the following changes:
   • To manually edit your site, click the Edit icon, select an element in the right pane, and use the drag-and-drop editor in the left pane to make your changes.

     
      

   • To have the AI make changes, simply use the chatbox to describe the updates you'd like to make. The more specific your instructions are, the better the results will be.
     Please note that each request submitted through the AI chatbox uses one credit.

     

Step 4: Upgrade to Paid Get Online to Publish Your Website

Ready to publish your website?

Once you've finished customizing your site, upgrade to the paid Get Online Starter plan to publish your website and make it accessible online. As your needs grow, you can upgrade to the Get Online Grow or Get Online Scale plan for additional features and resources.

Where to Find the AI Credits

To view your AI Website Builder credits, click your website name in the top-left corner.

Your AI credit usage appears under Monthly AI Credits as x/5, where x is the number of credits used. Credits typically reset each billing cycle and do not roll over.

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 without 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 without 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 AI Website Builder solves common website challenges.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Summary

Bluehost AI Website Builder is your fast track to a professional WordPress website, with no coding, hassle, or prior experience required. 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 someone 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!