Create your own website
Get off to a flying start online- Domain, SSL and email included
- Engaging designs – no HTML knowledge needed
Building your own website brings benefits
Get off to a flying start online whether professionally or privately. Setting up your site on the world wide web gives you the power to inspire other people.
Your own domain should match what you offer. When you design your website yourself, it’s important to have an impactful domain that fits.
Winning designs don't require HTML knowledge. Thanks to templates and easy systems you can easily bring your vision to life.
Full control while saving money. Creating your own website means you decide what’s done and where.
High security that builds trust. Setting up your website yourself doesn’t mean compromising high security standards.
Create a website yourself in 6 easy steps
1
Set up a plan
Before you dive into the design of your website, you should lay out a plan. Formulating clear goals will simplify the process of creating your own website and help you make the right choices.
2
Pick your website builder
Some website builders offer more features than others, so it's important to think about what you need before you choose. Make sure it fits your skill level, too.
3
Pick a domain
The domain is your unique address on the internet. So, take your time when making your choice and consider different domain endings.
4
Define the design
Start with a template that matches the style and set up you’re looking for. Later, you can customize the design template further. Every design decision should have a clear purpose.
5
Create content
Start adding personality to your website by adding content. This includes informative and persuasive texts, but also suitable images. You can create them yourself or choose from the large collection that comes with the IONOS Website Builder.
6
Make your website more visible
Once your website has been published, you can make sure it gets displayed by Google and other search engines. Here, too, the Website Builder can help.
Website builder with inspiring templates
With a simple, modular system, you can put together your website in the way that best suits your project. You don’t need any HTML knowledge or CSS know-how for this. Instead, you’ll work with a simple editor. To help you get started, a library of professional templates is at hand, created by design experts specifically for different industries and topics. Templates by IONOS don't limit you to a specific design. With the Website Builder, you can customize every single element of your website according to your needs, and design it in a way that makes sense for your business. So, get inspired and enjoy creating your very own website.
Choose how you want to build your website
Responsive design
All the storage you need
Individual support
Email tips
From idea to website in record time with our AI Website Builder
Intuitive website editing with simple design options
Domain included for 1 year
Professional email address with 2 GB inbox
Includes 10 GB webspace & 10 pages
From idea to website in record time with our AI Website Builder
Intuitive website editing with advanced design options
Domain included for 1 year
Professional email address with 12 GB inbox
Includes 50 GB webspace & 200 pages
SiteAnalytics
Integrated online booking tool
AI Text Generator & AI Text Improver
Professional design with AI Image Generator & AI Color Palette Generator
AI SEO Text Generator
From idea to website in record time with our AI Website Builder
Intuitive website editing with advanced design options
Domain included for 1 year
Professional email address with active sync on all devices and 50 GB inbox
Unlimited webspace & pages
SiteAnalytics Plus
Integrated online booking tool
AI Text Generator & AI Text Improver
Professional design with AI Image Generator & AI Color Palette Generator
AI SEO Text Generator
SEO-optimization with rankingCoach Essential
Federal and provincial sales taxes may apply. See General Terms and Conditions.
Starter
Plus
Pro
Usage
Who it's for
MyWebsite Now Starter is perfect for beginners and anyone looking to get online quickly. Simply choose from the existing templates, add your own content, and customize the layout and colors for your needs.
MyWebsite Now Plus is great for more creative freedom and online bookable services. Customize how your texts, images, and videos are shown on your website and grow your business with online bookings.
Pro includes all the perks of Plus but with the added bonus of an SEO Optimization Tool to help you rise through the ranks of Google.
Website basics
Webspace
10 GB
50 GB
Unlimited
Webpages
10
200
Unlimited
1 year free domain
1
1
1
Professional email
1
1
1
Email inbox storage
2 GB
12 GB
50 GB
Wildcard SSL certificate
Statistics and analytics
SiteAnalytics Plus
Tips via email
GDPR-compliant
Ad-free
24/7 Multi channel support
IONOS Personal Consultant
Website design & content
AI Website Builder
AI Text Generator & AI Text Improver
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High-quality professional templates
Pre-designed color schemes and sections
Pre-designed sections and layouts
Flexibility to add and re-arrange elements in sections
Over 17,000 royalty-free images
AI Image Generator
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Website Translator
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Social media integration
Contact form
Optimized for all mobile devices
Photo galleries
Automatic image optimization
Adjustable design styles
SEO ready
AI SEO Text Generator
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Online marketing
Project guidance dashboard
Online booking tool
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Competitor tracking
rankingCoach Standard
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Success advisor
Up to 500 physical products
Track your competitors' Google and social media activity with marketingRadar
Domain included for 1 year
Professional email address with 2 GB inbox
Integrated payment and shipping methods
Sell directly on Facebook and Instagram
Advertise on TikTok
5,000 items and digital products up to 1 GB each
Track your competitors' Google and social media activity with marketingRadar
Domain included for 1 year
Professional email address with 12 GB inbox
Integrated payment and shipping methods
Sell directly on Facebook and Instagram
Advertise on TikTok
SiteAnalytics
Google Ads, Google Ads Remarketing, and Google Shopping
Mobile app for shop management
Integrated online booking tool
AI text generator
10,000 items and digital products up to 1 GB each
Track your competitors' Google and social media activity with marketingRadar
Domain included for 1 year
Professional email address with active sync on all devices and 50 GB inbox
Integrated payment and shipping methods
Sell directly on Facebook and Instagram
Advertise on TikTok
SiteAnalytics Plus
Google Ads, Google Ads Remarketing, and Google Shopping
Mobile app for shop management
Integrated online booking tool
AI text generator
Favorites, wish lists, and product filters
Advanced product SEO
Website SEO-optimization with rankingCoach Standard
Unlimited amount of items and digital products up to 10 GB each
Track your competitors' Google and social media activity with marketingRadar
Domain included for 1 year
Professional email address with active sync on all devices and 50 GB inbox
Integrated payment and shipping methods
Sell directly on Facebook and Instagram
Advertise on TikTok
SiteAnalytics Plus
Google Ads, Google Ads Remarketing, and Google Shopping
Mobile app for shop management
Integrated online booking tool
AI text generator
Favorites, wish lists, and product filters
Advanced product SEO
Website SEO-optimization with rankingCoach Standard
Professional volume discounts, customer groups, and more
Sell on external marketplaces
Federal and provincial sales taxes may apply. See General Terms and Conditions.
Creating your own website
FAQ
With a Website Builder, you can design a compelling website yourself without any prior HTML or CSS knowledge. Instead of having to grapple with technical intricacies, you can focus entirely on the design and content of your website. The Website Builder provides a range of tools with which you can easily reach high-end results.
However, there is one further solution that is just as well suited to beginners:
- WordPress hosting: The content management system WordPress is popular due to its modular set up and intuitive use.
Web design should always follow a clear goal. That’s why it’s a good idea to think about what you want to achieve with your website and adapt the design to that goal. A good rule of thumb is the popular saying “Less is more”. Don’t overwhelm site visitors with too many items and functions that serve no use. A clear website structure is more important than unusual features.
A design template is a great way to get started. Here, all key elements are already integrated. But don’t entirely rely on the template either. Customize your website and adapt it to your vision. For this, you can browse current web design trends. Just remember to not add elements that you won’t be using.
Website solutions from IONOS include an SSL certificate as standard, which secures data transfers to website visitors. Further measures on your website are often already set up, so that you won’t forget the important stuff.
Smaller web projects need to also comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) when processing data from the EU. If you are creating your own website, make sure you note down the following points:
- Privacy policy: Keep a legally compliant privacy policy on an easy-to-find sub-page of your website.
- Legal disclaimer: While legal notices are not a requirement in the US, they should be included if you are selling products or services via your site.
- Cookie banners: A good cookie banner provides information and gives website users clear options.
- Social media plugins: Set up links to Facebook or X in a way that users can decide for themselves whether their data should be transmitted.
- Analysis tools: As standard, tools like Google Analytics collect personal data. You have the option to configure the tools to make them GDPR compliant.
The privacy policy, cookie policy, and privacy settings are already in place with IONOS website solutions! The somewhat technically complex cookie banner is even ready-made, so you don’t have to worry about a thing. Our experts will also be happy to provide personal support and answer any questions surrounding data protection.
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