WordPress users can now harness AI power to build and design websites

WordPress.com has introduced an innovative AI-powered website builder designed to help anyone create a fully functional website through an intuitive, chat-style interface.

This new feature is being offered to WordPress users for free and is primarily targeted at entrepreneurs, freelancers, bloggers, and anyone else looking to establish a professional online presence.

While AI-powered website builders are not a new concept, WordPress.com’s AI builder offers a unique advantage, especially for users with limited technical skills.

However, it is important to note that the AI is not yet capable of handling more complex websites, such as e-commerce stores or those requiring intricate integrations.

The AI builder is designed to compete with other platforms like Squarespace and Wix, which have also embraced AI technology to simplify the site-building process.

Despite its ease of use, advanced customizations and complex site designs will still require a certain level of knowledge in web development and design tools.

Over time, however, as the AI learns from the changes users make after the initial site creation, these limitations may be reduced.

How to use it to build your site

To begin building a site, users interact with an AI chatbot in a conversational style.

They start by typing a prompt explaining the website they envision, for example, “build a website for my online kiosk.”

The more specific the prompt, the better the results, as the AI uses information such as the site’s name, description, and intended content to build the site.

After signing up or logging in with their WordPress account, users can watch the AI generate a complete website.

Once the site is created, one can either continue using the AI to make changes or switch to manual editing if preferred.

For those who are just getting started, 30 free prompts are available before users need to select a hosting plan, giving them the chance to explore the tool and determine if it suits their needs.

Pricing and availability

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The AI-powered website builder is designed for brand-new websites, and users can try the tool with no commitment.

However, to launch the website publicly, a hosting plan is required.

These plans start at $48 (Sh6,206) per year for a personal website and go up to $300 (Sh38,790) per year for business sites.

Users who create their websites with the AI builder will need to choose between the premium $96/year (Sh12,412) and business plans, both of which offer a range of features, including a free domain for one year, unlimited prompts, access to premium themes, customer support, and more.

The company has stated that the AI is powered by a combination of self-hosted open-source models and externally hosted models, ensuring that users benefit from cutting-edge technology.

In addition to the AI tool, WordPress continues to offer more traditional web development options for users who prefer a hands-on approach to site creation.

However, the new AI builder aims to streamline the process for beginners and help WordPress.com remain competitive in the ever-growing market of website builders.