Now that your hosting is active and your domain is pointed to Hostking, it's time to get your website live. There are three ways to do this — choose the one that suits you best.
Option 1 — Let Us Design Your Website for Free (Recommended for Most Businesses)
If you signed up on the Starter plan or above, our design team will build your professional 1-page website for you at no extra cost. You provide your business details and we handle the design.
What you get:
- Custom 1-page website designed for your business
- Mobile-friendly layout
- Contact form and WhatsApp/call button
- Basic SEO setup
- Free SSL and hosting included
How to get started:
Open a support ticket at my.hostking.host and select "Website Design Request". Our team will contact you within 1 business day to collect your details and get started. Most websites are completed within 3–5 working days.
This is the fastest, easiest way to get a professional website live — no technical skills required.
Option 2 — Build Your Website With WordPress (Best for Full Control)
WordPress is the world's most popular website platform. It gives you complete control over your website's design and content, with thousands of free themes and plugins available.
It has a learning curve but is extremely rewarding — and once set up, it's easy to update your own content without any technical help.
How to install WordPress via cPanel:
See our full guide: How to Install WordPress on Hostking Using Softaculous (cPanel)
How to install WordPress via Directadmin:
See our full guide: How to Install WordPress on Hostking Using Softaculous (Directadmin)
Complete WordPress setup guide:
See our article: WordPress from Start to Finish — Complete Guide for Hostking Customers
Option 3 — Use the Website Builder (Easiest DIY Option)
The SitePad website builder is included with your hosting plan and lets you design a website using a drag-and-drop interface — no coding required.
Log into DirectAdmin, click the Website Builder icon and choose from hundreds of ready-made templates. Your changes are live instantly.
This is a good option if you want to build something simple yourself without learning WordPress.
See our guide: How to Set Up an E-commerce Store with SitePad
Not Sure Which to Choose?
| Free Website Design | WordPress | Website Builder | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical skill needed | None | Some | None |
| Time to launch | 3–5 days | You control it | Same day |
| Full design control | Limited to 1 page | Complete | Moderate |
| Best for | SA small businesses | Blogs, stores, complex sites | Simple DIY sites |
If you're a small SA business that just needs a professional online presence quickly, Option 1 is the right choice. If you want to build and manage your own site, go with Option 2.
Need Help Deciding?
Chat to our team via live chat at hostking.host — available every day from 7am to 10pm.
