How to Create Your Domain and Website on Hostinger Without Complications

In this blog, I share how to create your domain and website on Hostinger in a simple, no-nonsense way. Step by step, from choosing the domain to launching a functional site ready to grow.

Jonathan Nieves

9/7/20252 min read

How to Create Your Domain and Website on Hostinger Without Complications

Today I want to talk about something that may seem complicated at first, but is actually much simpler than it looks: creating a domain and your website using Hostinger.

A lot of people ask me how to get started, what steps to follow, and if it’s really worth investing in your own domain. My answer is always the same: yes, it’s worth it. Having your own domain is not just about owning a name on the internet, it’s about giving identity and credibility to your project.

Step 1: Choosing the domain

The first step is to think of a name that’s easy to remember, short, and represents your brand. Once you have it, go to Hostinger and check if it’s available. If it is, register it, and with that, you make sure no one else can use it.

Here’s my advice: don’t overcomplicate it. Choose something direct and clear, because in the end what matters is that people can find you easily.

Step 2: Choosing the hosting plan

Next comes the hosting, which is basically the place where your website will live. Hostinger offers several plans, and my recommendation is to pick one that allows you to grow. You don’t always need the most expensive one, but avoid the most basic if you plan to expand your project.

Personally, I prefer plans that include professional email and SSL certificates, because they provide security and help you build trust from day one.

Step 3: Building your website

Once you have your domain and hosting, it’s time to shape your website. Here you have two options:

  • Use Hostinger’s Website Builder, which is very intuitive and easy to use.

  • Install WordPress, which gives you more flexibility if you want to customize your site or add advanced features.

Personally, I like to use WordPress because it gives me more control, but if speed is your priority, the Website Builder is more than enough.

Step 4: Setting up the essentials

Before launching your site to the world, make sure to:

  • Activate SSL so your website has “https” and is secure.

  • Create email accounts with your domain (example: info@yourdomain.com).

  • Set up a clean design, with clear and easy-to-find information.

You don’t need a huge website to get started. What matters is functionality and showing clearly what you offer.

My final advice

Creating a domain and website on Hostinger is a key step if you want your business or project to have a real presence online. It’s not about getting lost in technicalities, but about taking that first step with the right tools.

For me, I like to keep it simple and direct: clear domain, stable hosting, a functional website, and ready to grow over time. Because at the end of the day, what matters is not just having a nice-looking website, but having a website that works for you.