Introducing WordPress AI Website Builder (Launched April 2025)
WordPress.com has launched a game-changing feature: an AI-powered website builder. This tool allows you to generate a complete website using just a short prompt. From homepage to about page, blog posts, logos, and images — the AI handles it all.
- Free to try (up to 30 prompts on the Free plan)
- Publish-ready with Premium plans (starting at ~$18/month)
Ideal for:
- Beginners
- Entrepreneurs
- Creators wanting a quick, no-code solution
How to Use the WordPress.com AI Builder
To get started:
- Visit wordpress.com
- Click “Get Started” or “Start your website”
- Sign up or log in
- Choose the AI Website Builder option
- Enter your website idea (e.g. “a travel blog for Vanuatu”)
- Let the AI create your full site in minutes
What you’ll get:
- Fully built pages
- Content ideas
- Layout + design
- Optional AI-generated logos and images
✅ Once you’re satisfied, simply upgrade to a Premium or Business plan to publish.
Using AI in Self-Hosted WordPress (wordpress.org)
Running your own hosted WordPress site? No built-in AI here, but you can still integrate powerful AI plugins.
🧩 Recommended AI Plugins:
- Jetpack AI Assistant – Adds an AI writing tool in the block editor
- 10Web AI Builder – Auto-generates full layouts
- Bertha AI – Great for marketing and product descriptions
- AI Engine – Add your own chatbot (requires OpenAI API key)
🔧 Installation Steps:
- Go to Dashboard > Plugins > Add New
- Search for a plugin (e.g. “Jetpack AI Assistant”)
- Click Install, then Activate
💡 Bonus: Tools like Elementor Pro and Divi now include built-in AI features for layout and copywriting.
External AI Tools You Can Use
You can also generate content outside WordPress and paste it in:
- ChatGPT – For blog posts, FAQs, summaries
- Canva AI – For images and banners
- Jasper / Notion AI – For structured content or marketing copy
Final Thoughts
Whether you’re using WordPress.com with its new AI builder, or a custom WordPress.org site with plugins, there’s never been an easier time to build a smart, beautiful website.
AI isn’t just a buzzword—it’s now your design assistant, copywriter, and web developer.
🔔 Stay tuned for more blogging and digital tips straight from Vanuatu!
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