Steps to create a website from scratch on Bluehost

If you are looking to design, and build a website and you are not familiar with any programming language or not have an idea about web development, design, or coding. Follow our step-by-step guide, that will help you to create/ build a website from scratch on Bluehost without knowing any computer language and no need to spend a single penny on freelancers, agencies, or website builders for your website.

The all you need is 1-2 hours of your free time to complete the guide and to set up a website.

Whether you want to create a website for yourself or for your business, you can easily do that by using the right tools and resources.

So, it is recommended to follow these below steps in a new tab.

Let’s start your journey to create a website from scratch without knowing any code and this tutorial is about to create a website on Bluehost (similar steps can be used for others too)

Things You Need In Order to Build a Website from Scratch

1. Domain name (your website name or address, like, www.YourSiteName.com)
2. Website hosting (service that hosts your website or where you upload the content of your website)
3. WordPress (free CMS tool, commonly used to create a website)

Follow these steps to Create a website from scratch without knowing any code on Bluehost

Step #1: Choose a Domain Name

The very first thing you’ll need to create a website is to have a domain name.

The domain name is the address of your website or you can say it’s your website name. That address is used by visitors when they try to find your site through their web browsers.

For example, the address of our website is studywarehouse.com, or you can also say that it’s our domain name. Similarly you need your own unique website name.

Domain name can cost anywhere from $10 to $50 a year. The usual price tag is around $15/per year

If you haven’t registered or chosen a domain name for your website, click on the below mention link for some tips and things that you need to consider, before buying a domain name.

Planning to Buy a Domain Name? Things that you should know before

Also, If you don’t have a domain name yet, there’s no need to register one. I’ll show you how to get a domain name for free for the first year only and a single domain name,

Now jump to step 2

Step #2: Get Web Hosting and Register Domain

Web hosting is a service that hosts and stores your website files (content) on a secure server that is always up and running. Without a web host, your site will not be accessible for others to read and browse.

In addition to having a domain name, you’ll also need website hosting (web hosting) too.

You can buy an affordable and reliable web hosting for new website(s) on Bluehost, which costs usually between $3.95/month for a single website and $6.95/month for unlimited website. The renewal price is $7.99/ month and $14.99/month respectively.

Read our Complete web hosting review on Bluehost

Plans includes the following features:

• FREE domain name with Free SSL (for security)
• One-click-install for WordPress (free)
• Custom email accounts
• Unlimited or unmetered bandwidth (no traffic limitations)
• Customer support, preferably 24/7 live chat

Steps to buy a Bluehost web hosting

1) To get a web hosting account, simply visit Bluehost

2) Next, for Single website hosting select the “Basic” plan and for multiple or unlimited plan select “Choice Plus”

3) Next, choose and register a domain name, for first year you can get one domain for free, if you already have or buy a domain name enter that domain name on “Use a domain you own”

4) Once you’ve completed your registration process it will take a few minutes to get instant access, so you can start building your website right away.

If you still have any doubt, follow our guide to pick a best web hosting for your website. Find the link below

Planning to Buy a Web Hosting? Things that you should know before

Rock vs Legacy, account management interface options on Bluehost

Bluehost offers two account management interface options; the original one is ‘Legacy’ control panel and ‘Rock’, an updated control panel designed for simplicity and ease of use. While management options are generally the same across interfaces, the location of certain settings may vary between the two. This article will also illustrate the difference between the interfaces so that you know which steps to follow when referencing our guide to create a wordpress website from scratch.

Rock Account Management Interface

Legacy Account Management Interface

Once signed in, the difference between the two interfaces will be apparent. The first giveaway is the account navigation links. Legacy accounts will feature a horizontal navigation bar at the top of the screen, while Bluerock account users will see a vertical navigation menu on the left-hand side of the screen. Review the images above to see an example of both.

Step #3: Set Up WordPress Website (Through Web Host)

Once you have your domain name and web hosting ready to go, you’ll need to choose and install a website building platform (also known as CMS).

We recommend choosing WordPress since it’s easy to use and comes with thousands of free designs and add-ons (plugins) that make your website look professional and unique.

Setting up your WordPress website is easy, and your web host mostly does it for you.

Why WordPress? WordPress started as a blogging system, but it has evolved into a full content management system and so much more.

Ready to get started? The Marketplace makes it easy to install WordPress and other third-party scripts to your hosting account.

Follow one of the two sets of steps below to install WordPress:

Legacy Account Management Interface

1. Log in to your Bluehost control panel.
2. Find the Website section and select Install WordPress.
3. Welcome to the Marketplace! Click Get Started to continue.
4. From the drop-down menu choose the Domain name you would like to use for this application. Anything entered in the field following the domain name will be a part of the URL.
5. If desired, enter a Directory.
6. Click on Next.
7. Enter Admin Information
8. Site Name: This will be the name displayed on your site. This is not the URL, but simply the name used on your site.
   • Admin Email Address: This will be where your login information will be sent.
   • Admin Username: The desired login name for your application
   • Admin Password: The desired password for this application

The MOJO Marketplace installer will take a couple of minutes to install your application. Once done:

1. Select My Installs from the top right.
2. Find the domain install and click Login.

Legacy Account Management Interface

1. Log in to your Bluehost control panel.
2. Click on the My Sites tab from the side navigation bar to the left.
3. Click Create New Site under the Helpful Links section.
4. Enter Admin Information
   • Site Name: This will be the name displayed on your site. This is not the URL, but simply the name used on your site.
   • Admin Email Address: This will be where your login information will be sent.
   • Admin Username: The desired login name for your application
   • Admin Password: The desired password for this application

The installer will take a couple of minutes to install your application. Once done:

1. Click My Sites.
2. Find the domain install and click Log in to WordPress.

Step #4: Customize Your Website Design and Structure

Now it’s time to design your website with the help of some awesome themes.

WordPress themes are out-the-box design packages that change the way your entire website looks like. WordPress themes are interchangeable – you can switch from theme to theme easily.

Most importantly, there are thousands of free and paid WordPress themes available on the web.

I personally recommend you to go with Newspaper by tagDiv – WordPress Theme. It’s a complete theme.

Congratulations, you’ve just created a website from scratch and now You’re Ready to Launch!

Final Words!

Last But Not Least – Keep Improving Your Website!

As, you’ve just figured out how to create a website all on your own!

The next two steps on your agenda should be:

• Drive traffic to your site
• Monetize your site

Any doubt, or questions or feedback? I am waiting for your comments

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