How To Access Website Builder After Sign Up?

After activating your cPanel Web Hosting plan, accessing the Hosted.com® Website Builder is simple. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you get started.

How To Access Website Builder 

Before you begin, ensure that the Hosted.com® Website Builder has been activated as part of your cPanel Web Hosting plan and linked to your domain name. 

1. Visit Hosted.com® – Account Login and enter your Email and Password details.

2. Once logged in, navigate to the left-hand menu and click Manage Services.

3. Select Website Builder from the dropdown.

4. The Website Builder dashboard will open in a new window.

Note: Ensure pop-ups are allowed for Hosted.com® in your browser settings, as this is necessary for loading some features properly. 

Additional Information 

Getting Started with Building Your Website

Now that you know how to access our Website Builder from the Hosted.com® Client Portal, here are the steps to help you get started building your new site:

1. Choose a Template: Select from over 200 professionally designed templates available for a range of businesses and industries.
2. Customize Your Template: Each template is fully customizable, letting you add your own layout, colors, fonts, images, etc.
3. Add Pages: Create and name pages according to your needs (e.g., Home Page, About Us).
4. Add Content: Insert images and add text to each of your pages with easy copy-and-paste functionality.
5. Use Widgets: Use the drag-and-drop widgets for additional features like contact forms or maps.
6. Plugins: Add social media, video, podcast, and gallery plugins without having to write a single line of code.
7. Preview: See how your new website displays on desktop and various mobile devices.
8. Publish: When you are ready to go live, simply click the Publish button. 

If you do want to add custom code, use the Embed Widget under the Content Elements tab will allow you to add any additional code or other elements. You can also make changes as needed after your site is live, simply follow the steps above and access the Website Builder from the cPanel Web Hosting dashboard and publish them when you’re ready.

A good website design starts with a clean, uncluttered look, using plenty of white space, a consistent color scheme, and high-quality images. Choose easy-to-read fonts that match your brand and use them consistently throughout the site. Professional-looking visuals are essential, so invest in good images and graphics.

Make sure your site has a unified feel with consistent colors, fonts, and logo placement. Clear calls to action should guide visitors, and easy-to-use navigation is a must. Don’t forget SEO best practices like optimized headings, meta descriptions, and image alt tags. Ensure your site is accessible to everyone, and fill it with high-quality, engaging content.

Integrate social media links and keep the site fresh with regular updates. Finally, use analytics to track performance and make improvements as your site grows.

Features of the Hosted.com® Website Builder

• Templates with mobile responsive design ensure that your website will look great on all devices.
• Ecommerce functionality allows you to build a fully functional online store with integrated payment gateways.
• Includes built-in SEO (Search Engine Optimization) features and Google Analytics integration to help your site appear higher in search results.
• A free SSL Certificate is included with your plan to enhance security and protect sensitive information by encrypting data transferred between visitors and your site.

Note: Our Website Builder is only available as an add-on to a cPanel Web Hosting plan.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

If you encounter issues accessing or using the Website Builder:

• Check your browser settings to ensure pop-ups are enabled.
• Confirm your account status is active and correctly set up.

If you need further assistance with setting up or using Hosted.com®’s services, contact our Support Team.