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 has lots of advantages
Get off to a flying start online whether professionally or privately. Setting up your site on the web gives you the power to inspire other people.
Your own domain should match what you offer. When you design your website yourself, you can choose an impactful domain that fits your brand.
Engaging designs don't always require HTML knowledge. Templates and a simple website builder help you quickly bring your vision to life.
Full control and lower costs mean more flexibility. When you create your own website, you decide what’s done and when.
High security builds your visitors' trust. Setting up your website yourself doesn’t mean compromising on high security standards.
Create a website yourself in 6 easy steps
1
Make a plan
2
Choose a website builder
3
Pick a domain
4
Define the design
5
Create content
6
Make your website more visible
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 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 customise every single element of your website according to your wishes, 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
From idea to website in record time with our AI Website Builder
Intuitive website editing with simple design options
Free domain for 1 year 0
Professional email address with 2 GB storage 0
10 GB webspace & 10 pages
Competitor tracking with marketingRadar 0
From idea to website in record time with our AI Website Builder
Intuitive website editing with advanced design options 0
Free domain for 1 year 0
Professional email address with 12 GB storage 0
50 GB webspace & 200 pages
Competitor tracking with marketingRadar 0
SiteAnalytics 0
Online booking tool 0
AI Text Generator & AI Text Improver 0
Professional design with the AI Image Generator 0
AI SEO Text Generator 0
From idea to website in record time with our AI Website Builder
Intuitive website editing with advanced design options 0
Free domain for 1 year 0
Professional email address with active syncing on all devices and 50 GB storage 0
Unlimited webspace & pages
Competitor tracking with marketingRadar 0
SiteAnalytics Plus 0
Online booking tool 0
AI Text Generator & AI Text Improver 0
Professional design with the AI Image Generator 0
AI SEO Text Generator 0
Search engine optimisation with rankingCoach Standard
All prices exclude VAT charged at 20%. VAT may be subject to change depending on your country of residence. Terms and conditions apply.
Starter
Plus
Pro
Free domain for one year 0
Professional email 0
Email inbox storage 0
Wildcard SSL certificate 0
Tips via email 0
GDPR compliant 0
24/7 multi-channel support 0
IONOS personal consultant 0
AI Website Builder 0
AI Text Generator & AI Text Improver 0
High-quality, professional templates 0
Pre-designed colour schemes and text styles 0
Pre-designed sections and layouts 0
Flexibility to add and re-arrange elements within sections 0
Over 17,000 royalty-free images 0
AI Image Generator 0
Website Translator 0
Social media integration 0
Contact form 0
Optimised for all mobile devices 0
Photo galleries 0
Automatic image optimisation 0
Adjustable design styles 0
SEO ready 0
AI SEO Text Generator 0
Project guidance dashboard 0
Online booking tool 0
Competitor tracking 0
rankingCoach Advanced 0
Recommended actions 0
Design consultation and a website with 3 customised pages
1 website edit per quarter 0
1 free domain and 5 email accounts 0
Special offer
Design consultation and a website with 5 customised pages
1 website edit per month 0
1 free domain and 5 email accounts 0
Design consultation and a website with 7 customised pages 0
Unlimited website edits 0
1 free domain and 5 email accounts 0
All prices exclude VAT charged at 20%. VAT may be subject to change depending on your country of residence. Terms and conditions apply.
All Web Design Service features
Changes / corrections 0
Maintenance and updates 0
Domain and SSL certificate 0
Stock photos 0
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 are two further solutions that are just as well suited to beginners:
- WordPress hosting: The content management system WordPress is popular due to its modular set up and intuitive use.
- Website design service: Collaborate with IONOS design experts to set up a professional website while saving time.
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 are two further solutions that are just as well suited to beginners:
- WordPress hosting: The content management system WordPress is popular due to its modular set up and intuitive use.
- Website design service: Collaborate with IONOS design experts to set up a professional website while saving time.
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. Customise 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.
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. Customise 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 UK, 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.
- Contract for data processing: If another company manages personal data of third parties on your behalf, you must finalise a contract for data processing. This applies, for example, to the hosting provider or analytics tools.
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.
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 UK, 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.
- Contract for data processing: If another company manages personal data of third parties on your behalf, you must finalise a contract for data processing. This applies, for example, to the hosting provider or analytics tools.
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.
