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Getting Started with our Website Builder (for WordPress)

This article is for customers on the Bluehost Website Builder for WordPress only. The Website Builder product is now replaced with WonderSuite. Learn more about WonderSuite, our easy WordPress website builder, by visiting our Bluehost blog introducing Bluehost WonderSuite.

 

The easy Bluehost Website Builder tool helps you build a professional and polished website with no coding, has drag and drop features, and includes WordPress integration!

 

You can make your site in Website Builder and customize it in WordPress. This article will show you how to set up your website and suggest options available.


Setting Up Your Site

Once you have purchased your hosting account, you have two options for creating and publishing your website:

If your goal is to get a great-looking site up and running quickly with easy to use drag and drop website builder, and without knowledge of HTML, the Bluehost Website Builder is the way to go.

On the other hand, if you want detailed control over your website appearance or if you want to build a blog or an online store, the classic WordPress experience is probably best.

  • The Bluehost Website Builder for WordPress
  • The Classic WordPress Experience

Note: Many of the things you create in the Bluehost Website Builder can be opened and edited in WordPress. However, many changes you make in WordPress won't be reflected in the Bluehost Website Builder.

Getting Started with the Bluehost Website Builder

This will guide you inside your account manager to select the options to start a website inside the Website Builder.

  1. First, log in to your Bluehost Bluehost Account Manager and click on the Website tab from the side navigation menu to the left.
    Website tab in account manager
  2. Choose the website you want to edit.
  3. Click the Edit Site button.
    Edit site button
  4. Once you've accessed the WordPress Dashboard, select Website Builder from the left-hand navigation menu.
    Website builder in WordPress dashboard
  5. The Bluehost Website Builder will now load.
    Website builder editor page

Once set up, you'll have the option of taking or skipping a brief tour tutorial. Get familiar with the Editor and start designing whenever you're ready! If you get stuck, check out the WordPress Website Builder design guide as a reference point. Happy building!

Wondersuite Plans

Explore the scalable Wondersuite Plans that you can subscribe to today. Simply choose among the affordable plans that suits your needs best.


Summary

We provide many different tools and software with free templates to help you create a website. The process involved in creating a basic website or an online store with Bluehost Website Builder is easy to use with many features and options, and if you like, it integrates with WordPress to build a website for your needs successfully. For more about overall website building and tips check out our blog How Long Does It Take to Build a Website? and Bluehost Website Builder or Theme, Which Tool to Use to Design Your Website?

If you need further assistance, feel free to contact us via Chat or Phone:

  • 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.

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