Site Maker: Build Your Own Bio Or Business Website

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Site Maker - Build a website in minutes

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Build a website in minutes

Create a beautiful personal or small business website in just a few clicks. Whether you want to promote a restaurant, showcase your start-up, or develop a one-page bio site, our website builder will help you every step of the way.

Personal Site Maker

$0.00

$3.88

$38.88

$3.88/mo after 14-day free trial

$38.88/yr after 14-day free trial

Try for free

  • Free placeholder domain
  • Basic website templates
  • Content blocks for easy input
  • Preset color themes & designs
  • Free .contact, .design or .xyz domain
  • Basic website templates
  • Content blocks for easy input
  • Preset color themes & designs

Business Site Maker

$0.00

$8.88

$88.88

$8.88/mo after 14-day free trial

$88.88/yr after 14-day free trial

Try for free

  • Free placeholder domain
  • Upload custom logos
  • Custom business templates
  • Personalize colors, buttons, fonts
  • Free .contact, .design or .xyz domain
  • Upload custom logos
  • Custom business templates
  • Personalize colors, buttons, fonts

Simple Links

$0.00

$3.88

$38.88

$3.88/mo after 14-day free trial

$38.88/yr after 14-day free trial

Try for free

  • Free placeholder domain
  • Preset color themes & designs
  • Add up to 12 links
  • Showcase 16 social media icons
  • Free .contact, .design or .xyz domain
  • Preset color themes & designs
  • Add up to 12 links
  • Showcase 16 social media icons

All plans include:

  • 1 hosted website
  • 99.99% uptime
  • Unlimited visitors
  • SSL certificate
  • Secure hosting
  • 24/7 support team
  • Simple analytics

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The easiest way to build a website

No design or coding skills? No problem. Site Maker, our new website builder, is the easiest way to make a website and help build your online presence. Answer a few questions to quickly determine what sections your personal or small business site needs, and our step-by-step process ensures you have all the essential elements in place, as well as fast hosting and website security.

  • No coding skills needed
  • Mobile-friendly website
  • All-in-one package
  • Easy step-by-step guide
  • Get online instantly

How to create your website

A quick step-by-step guide to help get you online.

  • 1. Sign up for Site Maker or Simple Links.
  • 2. Choose a template, color scheme, and font that will shape your website.
  • 3. Add text, images, and videos to populate your website.
  • 4. Search for a new domain or use an existing one to give your site a home.
  • 5. Publish your website and share your ideas with the world.

Get your site online

Showcase your work with an online portfolio or share your thoughts by creating an engaging blog. With Site Maker, you can design a website that looks professional and works seamlessly on all devices. Go live in minutes in just a few easy steps.

Simple analytics

Measure your website’s performance with our intuitive data solution.

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Whether you want a small business website, blog, personal site, project site, or online CV, Site Maker is the solution you’ve been waiting for.

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We’re here to guide you

Read our articles for inspiration and tips on how to create a website.

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Need help?

We’re here to assist you with any questions you may have about Site Maker. From its features to the pricing plans, our support team is here to help. Submit a ticket, or better yet, speak to someone immediately with live chat.

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Why Namecheap

Privacy and security

Your website security and privacy comes first at Namecheap, and we will always support the rights of individuals and consumers online. It's our mission to keep the Internet open, free, and safe for everyone.

Your business online

Boost your business with industry-premium products and services, at prices that won't break your budget. If it doesn't provide you with a better Internet experience, we simply don't offer it.

Customer service

You're covered by a Support Team that's renowned for being one of the most knowledgeable, friendly, and professional in the business. Real people are ready to assist you with any issue, any time, 24/7.

Frequently asked questions

Is Site Maker easy to use?

Site Maker has been designed especially for those with no experience of building a website. The unique build process, and easy-to-use blocks, means anyone can get a site up-and-running in no time.

What is Simple Links?

Simple Links is a website builder that allows people to create a basic, one-page site that showcases themselves or their business. Create a microsite that displays key info, like a personal bio, business description, website link, or social media profiles.

You can add up to 12 links and 16 social media icons.

How do I connect a domain to Site Maker or Simple Links?

To connect a domain to your Site Maker or Simple Links website, first create your website and then go to the publish page.

Once you’re there, you can see your list of domains in your Namecheap account and select the domain you would like to publish. Once that is finished and you click deploy, Site Maker will configure your DNS records and your website will go live in a matter of moments.

How do I publish my website with Site Maker or Simple Links?

To publish a website, go to the Site Maker or Simple Links application and click on the website you would like to publish, or create a new website.

Once you’re in the editor, make the desired changes to your site, follow any remaining steps, and then click the publish button to get your website live.

Be sure to be logged into your Namecheap account, otherwise you cannot publish your site.

How do I edit my website?

To edit your website, sign in to your Namecheap account and go to the Site Maker or Simple Links app.

Once you’re signed in, select the website you would like to edit and make your necessary changes. When finished, click on the publish button to push your changes live.

How do I disconnect a domain from Site Maker?

To disconnect a domain from Site Maker, you can either go to the records and change the Site Maker CNAME and A record to not point to Site Maker, or you can delete your website which will cancel your subscription and disconnect your Site Maker site.

Do I need to purchase hosting separately?

No, Site Maker and Simple Links is an all-in-one experience, meaning it combines domains, unlimited web hosting, and SSL certificate security into one complete package.

Do I need to purchase security products for my Site Maker or Simple Links website?

Site Maker and Simple Link comes with a free, built-in SSL certificate which encrypts connections to and from your site, and helps it rank better on search engines. However, Namecheap offers other free, and low-cost security products that may also interest you.

Is it possible to host an e-commerce site using Site Maker?

Currently, Site Maker is only for personal websites, so you cannot use it for e-commerce websites.

You cannot build an e-commerce site with Simple Links.

Is it possible to create a website with multiple pages using Site Maker?

Yes, creating a website with multiple pages is easy with Site Maker.

Can I import my Logo Maker logo into Site Maker?

Yes. Site Maker has a ‘one click import’ option for logos made in Logo Maker, so it’s very easy to add them to your site.

Currently, you cannot import your logo directly from Logo Maker into Simple Links.

Can I try Site Maker or Simple Links for free?

Yes. There is a completely free 14-day trial that enables you to try out the tools Site Maker has to offer to see if it meets your requirements.

How do I cancel my Site Maker or Simple Links subscription?

To cancel your subscription, you will need to disable the auto-renew option for it.

  1. Sign in to your Namecheap account.
  2. Click on the Apps tab in the left-side menu and then on the Subscriptions tab at the top center of the page.
  3. Disable the toggle to stop your existing subscription from auto-renewing.