How I Built a Simple Writer's Website Using WordPress.com AI Website Builder

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As a writer, I wanted a simple website where I could showcase my work, introduce myself to potential clients, and share useful writing resources. However, I didn't want to spend hours staring at a blank screen trying to figure out where to start. And that led me to try out the WordPress.com AI Website Builder.

Instead of manually building every page from scratch, I wanted to see if AI could create a professional foundation that could be customized to fit my qualifications, writing experience, and personal brand.

In this tutorial, I'll explain the exact process on how to use the WordPress.com AI Website Builder to create a writer's website, what the AI generated for me, the changes I made afterward, and any challenges encountered along the way.

The website would include:

Follow along as I walk through the entire process from the initial AI-generated website to the final version I customized for myself.

To get started, I created a new website on WordPress.com and selected the AI Website Builder option. 

Unlike browsing templates or actually building from scratch, the AI builder begins by asking you questions about the type of website you want to create. Instead of selecting a design manually, I simply described the website I wanted and allowed the AI to generate the initial structure.

The WordPress.com AI website builder is free to try — no credit card required. You can start a free trial, build the foundation of your site, and go live with a Personal, Premium, or Business plan. See WordPress.com Pricing Plan. 

The next step was to describe the kind of site I wanted. My goal was to create a professional writer's website that could serve as both a portfolio and a resource hub. I explained that I wanted a website focused on writing, blogging, and content creation. I also wanted pages where visitors could learn more about me, my services, and also get in touch.

After submitting my request, the AI asked a few follow-up questions to gather more information about the site. I answered both questions and the builder got to work.

I could see the progress in real time. The AI displayed each action it completed, including:

Within a few minutes, the website was ready.

The WordPress.com AI Website Builder generated far more than I expected. Rather than producing a basic homepage, it created a complete website structure with multiple sections already in place.

The homepage included a hero section, navigation menu, call-to-action buttons, service descriptions, an About section, testimonials, and supporting images.

Here's what the AI generated for me.

Again, the content was generic, but the structure itself was useful and saved me the effort of building everything from scratch as it already looked like a professional writers website. Although the AI wasn't creating a finished website. Instead, it was giving me a strong foundation that I could build upon.

The AI doesn't know my background, qualifications, or personal experiences, so I needed to replace the AI content with information that accurately represented me. I edited the home page, to reflect my qualifications and what exactly I do. And next edited the About section to introduce myself properly, updated the service descriptions to match the writing-related services I actually provide. I removed placeholder testimonials and replaced them with real feedback. At this stage, the website moved from an AI-generated draft to my first ever Writer's website.

Once I was satisfied with the content and design, the final step was connecting a custom domain which would make my website look more professional, as I planned to showcase my writing services and portfolio. 

Instead of using a random web address, a custom domain helps establish your personal brand and makes it easier for potential clients and readers to remember your site. And so, I picked a domain name and clicked lunch to publish my first Writer's website. 

The only challenge I had with WordPress.com AI Website Builder was that it could not build the exact website using the prompt I gave. I still needed to edit every page to accurately represent my experiences and services.

After using the WordPress.com AI Website Builder, I was quite impressed by how quickly it built the site in just a few minutes. 

The AI generated a complete website structure, with layouts, content sections, images, and navigation. From there, I was able to customize the content, refine the design, and make the website reflect my own experience and qualifications.

If you're a writer who wants a professional online presence without spending days building a website from scratch, I think WordPress.com AI Website Builder is worth exploring. It won't replace the need for personalization, but it save you time that would have been used to build a website from scratch.

The WordPress.com AI Website Builder is free to try. You can start with a free trial and build the foundation of your website before choosing a Personal, Premium, or Business plan when you're ready to publish.

Yes. One of the biggest advantages is that the AI generates layouts, colors, fonts, and page structures automatically, reducing the amount of design work required.

It generates initial content, but I recommend reviewing and editing everything to ensure it accurately reflects your experience, services, and personal brand.

The AI-generated draft only took a short time to create. Most of my time was spent customizing the content and refining the pages.

At a minimum, I recommend an Home page, an About page, Services page, Testimonial page and a Contact page.

Yes. WordPress.com allows you to connect or purchase a custom domain directly through the platform. Using a custom domain helps your website look more professional and easier to remember.

Yes. Publishing your website doesn't lock the design or content. You can continue adding pages, blog posts, resources, portfolio samples, and other content whenever you want.

Yes. Based on my experience, it works particularly well for freelancers, bloggers, consultants, and service-based professionals who need a website quickly. 

About the Author: Glory Melariri is a writer, blogger, and the founder of WritingHQ. She has hands-on experience creating content, managing blogs, and building websites with WordPress.com. Through her blog, she publishes practical guides, honest experiences, and helpful resources designed to help writers and bloggers build their online presence.