{"id":17057,"date":"2019-04-23T08:12:10","date_gmt":"2019-04-23T08:12:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/?p=17057"},"modified":"2026-03-10T09:30:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T09:30:30","slug":"launch-a-wordpress-site","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/ca\/tutorials\/launch-a-wordpress-site","title":{"rendered":"How to launch a WordPress site in 5 steps"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p>Whether for your career, a hobby, or anything in between, a website can help you connect with a global audience and unlock new opportunities.<\/p><p>With its unmatched versatility, WordPress has become a go-to platform for millions looking to create websites. But don&rsquo;t just take our word for it! Stick around as we walk you through the five easy steps on how to launch a WordPress site.<\/p><p>\n\n\n\n<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-launch-a-wordpress-site-with-hostinger\">How to launch a WordPress site with Hostinger<\/h2><p>In this guide, we&rsquo;ll focus on launching a WordPress site with a Hostinger <a href=\"\/ca\/wordpress-hosting\">Managed WordPress hosting<\/a> plan. It&rsquo;s optimized specifically for WordPress and offers handy tools for easy setup.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-set-your-website-creation-goal\">1. Set your website creation goal<\/h3><p>Before you launch a WordPress site, decide what you want to achieve with it.<\/p><p>You may want to <a href=\"\/ca\/tutorials\/how-to-start-a-blog\">start a blog<\/a>, build an online store, or showcase your work portfolio, and each requires a different treatment. Whether your goal is to monetize the site or simply establish an online presence, it will influence how you plan and launch your website.<\/p><p>For example, it could affect how you <a href=\"\/ca\/tutorials\/how-to-choose-the-right-domain-name\">choose your domain name<\/a> and determine your website&rsquo;s overall tone and mood.<\/p><p>Let&rsquo;s look at some <a href=\"\/ca\/tutorials\/website-ideas%22\">website ideas<\/a> from our WordPress hosting clients.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/rsnlcreative.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RSNL Creative<\/a>&rsquo;s website uses action-oriented language in its website copy, reflecting a results-driven approach. As a business profile of a design agency, the website&rsquo;s appearance gives off a trendy aesthetic with a touch of playfulness through dynamic animations.<\/p><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e237fde3d58\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"476\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/04\/the-rsnl-creative-home-page-1024x476.png\" alt=\"The RSNL Creative's website home page\n\" class=\"wp-image-120078\"  sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><p>Meanwhile, <a href=\"https:\/\/be-mag.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Be-Mag<\/a> is a community-driven website about inline skating culture. Its blog posts use a conversational voice, appealing to its audience with a relaxed tone. The overall website mood feels energetic, driven by its prominent images.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e237fde7aba\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"583\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/04\/be-mag-website-home-page-1024x583.png\" alt=\"The Be-Mag website home page\" class=\"wp-image-120079\"  sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-get-a-hosting-plan-and-a-domain-name\">2. Get a hosting plan and a domain name<\/h3><p>WordPress is a self-hosted platform, so you&rsquo;ll need web hosting and a domain name to get your website online.<\/p><p><a href=\"\/ca\/tutorials\/how-to-choose-a-web-hosting-provider\">Choose a web host<\/a> based on your website&rsquo;s needs, expected growth, and budget. Most importantly, make sure the host offers reliable uptime, an easy-to-use control panel, and responsive customer support.<\/p><p>Meanwhile, a domain name acts like an address that will take visitors to your website simply by typing it into a browser. As it represents your brand, make it short, unique, and easy to remember.<\/p><p>If you need help coming up with domain name ideas, use our <a href=\"\/ca\/business-name-generator\">AI business name generator<\/a>. Then, use our domain name checker below to check if your desired domain name is still available:<\/p><p>    <div class=\"mb-50 mt-50 domain-checker domain-checker__bg\">\n        <h3 class=\"m-0 text-center text-white pb-10\">Domain Name Checker<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"pb-40 text-center text-white\">Instantly check domain name availability.<\/p>\n        <form id=\"domain-checker-form\" class=\"d-flex w-100 position-relative flex-column flex-sm-row align-items-center\" action=\"\/domain-checker\">\n            <input\n                    class=\"domain-checker__input label text-light-black\"\n                    name=\"domain\" type=\"text\"\n                    placeholder=\"Enter your desired domain name\"\n                    value=\"\"\n            \/>\n            <input id=\"domain-submit\"\n                   type=\"submit\"\n                   value=\"Check\"\n                   class=\"domain-checker__button hb--danger new-h-button-primary button text-white float-right\"\/>\n        <\/form>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<\/p><p>With our Managed WordPress hosting plans, you can get a free domain by choosing annual subscriptions.<\/p><p>The Business plan is the most popular pick, as it only starts at <strong>CA$ 5.59\/month<\/strong>,<strong> <\/strong>and you can get a bunch of AI tools to help you create content, troubleshoot issues, and navigate the WordPress admin dashboard. Even better, it includes the <a href=\"\/ca\/ai-website-builder-for-wordpress\">AI Website Builder for WordPress<\/a>.<\/p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a class=\"hgr-tutorials-cta hgr-tutorials-cta-wordpress-hosting\" href=\"\/ca\/wordpress-hosting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/New-WP_in-text-banner-1024x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-111781\"  sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-set-up-your-wordpress-installation\">3. Set up your WordPress installation<\/h3><p>After payment, you&rsquo;ll be redirected to our onboarding setup wizard, which will let you automatically install WordPress by taking all the steps.<\/p><p>First, you have to answer some simple questions about the website you want to build and create a WordPress admin account.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e237fdedd1d\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"472\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/04\/hostinger-onboarding-create-wordpress-admin-account-1024x472.png\" alt=\"The WordPress account creation page in Hostinger's hosting onboarding\" class=\"wp-image-120080\"  sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><p>Next, choose how you want to build the website. We provide three methods:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Using the <strong>AI Website Builder for WordPress<\/strong>. By purchasing the <strong>Business <\/strong>and <strong>Cloud <\/strong>hosting plans, you can instantly create a website with AI.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using a <strong>pre-built website template<\/strong>. This means all your site pages, along with the content placeholders, are already set up.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Building your website<strong> from scratch<\/strong>. You can develop your site from a blank canvas or install a <a href=\"\/ca\/tutorials\/what-is-a-wordpress-theme\">WordPress theme<\/a> as a base for your website design. In our onboarding, you can select popular WordPress themes such as <a href=\"https:\/\/wpastra.com\/?bsf=5643\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Astra<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>In this tutorial, we will go with the AI Website Builder for WordPress, which allows for a quick WordPress website launch.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e237fdf1084\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"471\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/04\/wordpress-website-creation-tool-selection-page-on-hostinger-onboarding-1024x471.png\" alt=\"The WordPress website creation type selection on Hostinger's onboarding steps\" class=\"wp-image-120081\"  sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><p>The next step is to connect a domain name with your site by typing it into the box. Clicking <strong>Use temporary domain<\/strong> will let you quickly proceed to set up your website. You can always connect your actual domain name later.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e237fe002e3\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"469\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/04\/domain-name-selection-page-on-hostinger-onboarding-1024x469.png\" alt=\"The domain name selection page in Hostinger's initial onboarding wizard\" class=\"wp-image-120082\"  sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><p>After that, choose the data center closest to your target audience to ensure optimal loading speed.<\/p><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e237fe0338a\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"473\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/04\/choose-the-data-center-location-on-hostinger-onboarding-1024x473.png\" alt=\"The data center selection page on Hostinger's onboarding wizard\n\" class=\"wp-image-120083\"  sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><p>Wait while WordPress is automatically installed and set up. You&rsquo;ll then see the AI Website Builder page, where you need to describe what your website is about.<\/p><p>Select a <strong>Website type<\/strong> from the drop-down menu. We currently provide AI website templates for portfolios, business profiles, and blogs, with even more templates coming soon.<\/p><p>Describe your website in detail. Here&rsquo;s a prompt example for creating a personal travel blog:<\/p><pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"raw\" data-enlighter-theme=\"atomic\" data-enlighter-highlight=\"\" data-enlighter-linenumbers=\"\" data-enlighter-lineoffset=\"\" data-enlighter-title=\"\" data-enlighter-group=\"\">This blog is a collection of my travel records from around the world. I&rsquo;m passionate about exploring new destinations, immersing myself in local cultures, and discovering hidden gems each place has to offer. I plan to use the blog to share my travel experiences, tips, and insights.<\/pre><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e237fe03866\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/04\/hostinger-wordpress-ai-builder-prompt-1024x746.png\" alt=\"The Hostinger's AI Website Builder for WordPress prompt input page on Hostinger's onboarding setup wizard\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><p>Once you&rsquo;re done, hit <strong>Create<\/strong>. Wait for a few seconds, and then you&rsquo;ll see a complete website already made for you. Click <strong>Confirm &amp; edit<\/strong> to enter the WordPress Site Editor area.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e237fe08458\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"583\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/04\/the-website-created-with-ai-website-builder-for-wordpress-1024x583.png\" alt=\"The website created with Hostinger AI Website Builder for WordPress\" class=\"wp-image-120085\"  sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-customize-your-website\">4. Customize your website<\/h3><p>Hostinger AI Website Builder for WordPress uses a block theme, so you can <a href=\"\/ca\/tutorials\/how-to-create-a-website-with-gutenberg\">customize the website with Gutenberg<\/a> or the block editor.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e237fe0ac58\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"472\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/04\/wordpress-full-site-editor-interface-1024x472.png\" alt=\"The WordPress Site Editor interface\" class=\"wp-image-120086\"  sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><p>To edit the content, click on any website element, such as headings, buttons, or images, and the toolbar settings will appear. If you want to add a new block, hover over any blank area on the page and hit the plus (<strong>+<\/strong>) button.<\/p><p>Remember to hit <strong>Save <\/strong>once you finish editing the page.<\/p><p>Next, click the <strong>Edit Pages<\/strong> button on the top toolbar to see other pages to customize, and select <strong>Edit <\/strong>on the one you want to design first.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e237fe0e814\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"471\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/04\/the-edit-pages-button-highlighted-in-the-wordpress-full-site-editor-1024x471.png\" alt=\"The Edit Pages button is highlighted on WordPress Site Editor interface\" class=\"wp-image-120087\"  sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><p>If you want to create new pages, exit the page editor interface by clicking the WordPress logo in the left corner of the top toolbar. You will then enter the WordPress full Site Editor area.<\/p><p>Go to <strong>Pages &rarr; Add New Page<\/strong>, give it a name, and hit <strong>Create draft<\/strong>. From there, you can start designing the new website page by arranging <a href=\"\/ca\/tutorials\/wordpress-blocks\">WordPress blocks<\/a>.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e237fe10f6a\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"471\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/04\/add-new-page-from-wordpress-full-site-editor-1024x471.png\" alt=\"The Add New Page interface in WordPress full Site Editor\" class=\"wp-image-120088\"  sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><p>Don&rsquo;t forget to hit <strong>Publish <\/strong>once you&rsquo;re finished designing the page.<\/p><p><div class=\"protip\">\n                    <h4 class=\"title\">Did you know?<\/h4>\n                    <p>Pages are for static content that you won&rsquo;t edit often, whereas posts are time-sensitive entries typically used for blogs or news. Find out more about how <a href=\"\/ca\/tutorials\/wordpress-post-vs-page\">WordPress pages differ from posts<\/a>.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-install-wordpress-plugins\">5. Install WordPress plugins<\/h3><p>With <a href=\"\/ca\/tutorials\/what-is-wordpress-plugin\">WordPress plugins<\/a>, you can extend your site&rsquo;s functionality, like enhancing the admin area, improving security, adding interactive features for visitors, and more.<\/p><p>Installing and activating them is as easy as going to <strong>Plugins &rarr; Add New Plugin <\/strong>from your WordPress dashboard. There, you can search thousands of free plugins in the official repository.<\/p><p>Alternatively, if you get a premium plugin from another source, you need to upload the downloaded <strong>.zip<\/strong> file to install it. To do so, simply click the <strong>Upload Plugin<\/strong> button.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e237fe14efa\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"429\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/04\/the-wordpress-add-new-plugin-interface-1024x429.png\" alt=\"The Add New Plugin menu in the WordPress dashboard\" class=\"wp-image-120089\"  sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><p><div><p class=\"important\"><strong>Important!<\/strong> Download plugins only from trusted sources and avoid cracked versions, as they can put your site&rsquo;s security at risk.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><p>Here are some of the <a href=\"\/ca\/tutorials\/best-wordpress-plugins\">best WordPress plugins<\/a> you can consider installing:<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Yoast SEO<\/strong> &ndash; one of the best plugins to enhance your site&rsquo;s search engine optimization (SEO).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wordfence<\/strong> &ndash; adds multiple security features to protect your site.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Google Site Kit<\/strong> &ndash; connects Google services like Google Analytics to your site without hassle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/ca\/tutorials\/what-is-woocommerce\"><strong>WooCommerce<\/strong><\/a> &ndash; a reliable plugin for <a href=\"\/ca\/tutorials\/how-to-create-an-online-store-with-wordpress\">setting up an online store<\/a>. Perfect for selling your products or services through your WordPress site.<\/li>\n<\/ol><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-next-steps\">What are the next steps?<\/h2><p>Congratulations on your website&rsquo;s launch! While it&rsquo;s only the beginning of your online journey, here are the next steps to make it better:<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-optimize-your-site-for-search-engines\">Optimize your site for search engines<\/h3><p>Implementing <a href=\"\/ca\/tutorials\/wordpress-seo-tips\">WordPress SEO best practices<\/a> helps your website gain visibility through organic search.<\/p><p>Therefore, it&rsquo;s essential to research what keywords your audience might use to find your website. Using them throughout your website content is the first step toward <a href=\"\/ca\/tutorials\/how-can-i-get-to-the-top-of-search-pages\">ranking higher in search results<\/a>.<\/p><p>Installing a plugin like Yoast SEO will add multiple SEO features to your WordPress dashboard. This makes it easier to optimize your content with keywords, meta descriptions, and alt tags for images.<\/p><p>Then, <a href=\"\/ca\/tutorials\/submit-website-to-search-engines\">submit your website to search engines<\/a> so they can index your site quickly.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-monitor-your-site-s-traffic\">Monitor your site&rsquo;s traffic<\/h3><p>Understanding your site&rsquo;s performance is the first step towards improving its effectiveness to help achieve your goal. <a href=\"\/ca\/tutorials\/google-analytics-4-tutorial\">Setting up Google Analytics<\/a> lets you monitor traffic, user behavior, and popular content.<\/p><p>At the same time, heatmap tools like Hotjar can show which elements on your site visitors interact with the most, such as buttons, links, forms, or images. This helps you pinpoint areas with the most and least engagement, so you can improve user experience to keep visitors on your site longer.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-expand-your-site-s-content\">Expand your site&rsquo;s content<\/h3><p>Creating relevant, helpful content is also part of SEO best practices, which can attract new visitors to your website. To maximize its impact, <a href=\"\/ca\/tutorials\/how-to-add-a-new-post-in-wordpress\">publish new WordPress posts<\/a> regularly, and consider developing a content calendar to stay organized.<\/p><p>Alternatively, consider <a href=\"\/ca\/tutorials\/how-to-create-newsletter-wordpress\">starting an email newsletter<\/a> to share updates, exclusive content, or promotions directly with your audience.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-engage-your-audience\">Engage your audience<\/h3><p>Interaction with your audience helps build a loyal community around your site. Enabling comments on your posts encourages user engagement through open discussions.<\/p><p>So, be proactive in responding to comments or emails, as this shows your audience that you value their input. You can also run surveys or polls to understand your readers&rsquo; preferences and tailor your content accordingly.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-maintain-your-site-regularly\">Maintain your site regularly<\/h3><p>Regular maintenance is essential to keeping your website running smoothly. To prevent security vulnerabilities, update your plugins, themes, and WordPress core files whenever updates are available.<\/p><p>Also, periodically audit your site&rsquo;s overall performance, <a href=\"\/ca\/tutorials\/website-speed-test\">testing its loading speed<\/a> and functionality. From there, make necessary improvements to maintain a high-quality user experience.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2><p>Now you know how to launch a WordPress site! It&rsquo;s really simple, and you can do it faster with Hostinger&rsquo;s AI Website Builder for WordPress. To recap, here are the steps to take:<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Set your website creation goal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get a hosting plan and a domain name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set up your WordPress installation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customize your website<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Install WordPress plugins<\/li>\n<\/ol><p>Finally, you can launch your WordPress website and start your online journey!<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-launch-a-wordpress-site-faq\">How to launch a WordPress site FAQ<\/h2><div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1734094650768\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I launch a WordPress site for free?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">While <a href=\"\/ca\/tutorials\/is-wordpress-free\">the WordPress software is free<\/a>, launching a WordPress site online requires hosting and a domain name, which is paid.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1734094701525\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">Do you need to host your WordPress website?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You must host your WordPress site if you want it to go online. Read this guide for a detailed answer to <a href=\"\/ca\/tutorials\/do-wordpress-sites-need-web-hosting\">whether you need hosting for WordPress<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1734094720943\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I build a website on WordPress without hosting?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. You can build a website by locally installing WordPress on your computer, but it won&rsquo;t be online. You&rsquo;ll need to set up hosting to make your site accessible on the internet.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether for your career, a hobby, or anything in between, a website can help you connect with a global audience and unlock new opportunities. With its unmatched versatility, WordPress has become a go-to platform for millions looking to create websites. But don&rsquo;t just take our word for it! 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