Publishing Your Site with Hostinger Website Builder
TL;DR:
- Preview your site before publishing to catch any issues
- Hostinger includes hosting in your package – no separate purchases needed
- Publishing is a one-click process once you're happy with your preview
- You can update and republish your site anytime after it goes live
- Always check your live site immediately after publishing
Getting your website live with Hostinger Website Builder is straightforward once you know the steps. The platform handles the technical bits for you, so you can focus on making sure your content looks right.
Getting Ready to Publish
Before your site goes live, you'll want to give it a proper once-over. Hostinger's preview feature lets you see exactly how visitors will experience your site.
Here's what to check:
- Navigate to the preview option in your builder interface
- Click through every page to check layouts work properly
- Test on different screen sizes using the device preview options
- Check all your links lead to the right places
- Review your content for typos or formatting issues
The preview shows you the real thing. If something looks off here, it'll look off when your site goes live.
Publishing Your Website
Once you're satisfied with how everything looks, publishing is simple:
- Click the 'Publish' button (usually found at the top of your editor)
- Confirm your domain settings if prompted
- Click 'Confirm' or 'Publish' to make your site live
That's it. Your website is now accessible to anyone with your domain name.
Quick tip: Visit your live site straight away and browse it like a regular visitor would. Sometimes things that look fine in preview can have small glitches when live.
After Publishing
Your site doesn't have to stay exactly as you first published it. Hostinger makes updates easy:
- Make changes in your builder interface
- Preview the changes
- Hit publish again to update your live site
The beauty of Hostinger's system is that hosting is built in. You're not juggling different services or worrying about server settings.
FAQs
Can I see how my site looks before publishing?
Yes, use the preview feature in Hostinger Website Builder. It shows you exactly how your site will appear to visitors.
Do I need separate hosting for my Hostinger website?
No, hosting is included with your Hostinger Website Builder package. Everything you need is in one place.
How do I update my website after it's live?
Make your changes in the builder, preview them, then publish again. Your live site will update with the new content.
What happens if I find a problem after publishing?
You can make changes in your builder and republish at any time. The new version will replace what's currently live.
Jargon Buster
Hostinger Website Builder: Hostinger's tool for creating and publishing websites without needing coding knowledge
Preview: A feature that shows you how your website will look to visitors before you publish it
Publishing: Making your website live and accessible on the internet
Domain: Your website's address (like yoursite.com)
Wrap-up
Publishing with Hostinger Website Builder removes most of the technical headaches. The preview feature means you won't get nasty surprises when your site goes live, and the integrated hosting means you're not dealing with multiple services.
Take your time with the preview stage. It's much easier to spot and fix issues before you publish than after your site is live. Once you're happy with how everything looks and works, publishing is just one click away.
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