Hostinger Website Checklist for Entrepreneurs Starting from Scratch

If you’re starting a business and need to launch your first website, the biggest challenge isn’t technical. It’s knowing where to start. You don’t need to hire a developer or spend thousands on a fancy design. You need a simple checklist that gets your site live, fast, and built to grow.

In this guide, I’ll walk you through every step to launch a professional website using Hostinger. Whether you’re offering a service, selling a product, or building your personal brand, this is the playbook to follow. Let’s get into it.

 

Step 1: Choose Your Hosting Plan

Go to Hostinger and choose the plan that fits your goals.

If you’re just starting:

• Single Web Hosting: Best for simple one-page sites or portfolios
• Business Web Hosting: Best value includes email, speed boost, and more storage
• Cloud Hosting: Great for e-commerce or traffic-heavy sites

 

All plans include a free domain name and SSL certificate. You can pay annually or longer to get the lowest monthly price.

 

Step 2: Pick and Register Your Domain

Your domain is your brand’s online home. Keep it simple, clear, and easy to spell.

Tips for choosing a good domain:

• Use .com if possible
• Keep it short and brandable (no dashes or weird spellings)
• Try yourname.com, yourbrand.com, or yourservice.com

Hostinger includes a free domain with most plans, and setup takes less than 5 minutes.

 

Step 3: Install WordPress in One Click

Once you’ve checked out, log in to your Hostinger dashboard.

Use the Auto Installer to install WordPress, the world’s most popular website platform.

Why WordPress?

• Free, flexible, and powerful
• Works with thousands of plugins and themes
• Easy to use with drag-and-drop builders like Elementor

The whole process takes under 60 seconds with Hostinger’s setup tool.

 

Step 4: Choose a Clean Theme

Now, it’s time to design your site.

If you’re using WordPress, install a free theme to start. Good beginner themes include:

• Astra
• Kadence
• NeveHello Elementor

Pick one that matches your brand, then customize colors, fonts, and images inside the WordPress Customizer or Elementor editor.

Don’t worry about making it perfect. Keep it clean and easy to navigate.

 

Step 5: Build 4 Core Pages

Every new site needs four basic pages:

1. Home – Tell people who you are and what you offer
2. About – Share your story, experience, and values
3. Services or Products – What you sell and how people can buy or book
4. Contact – Include a contact form, email, and social links

Start simple. You can always add a blog, portfolio, or store later.

 

Step 6: Set Up a Professional Email

With Hostinger’s free email hosting, you can create a business email like:

hello@yourdomain.com

This looks more professional than using Gmail or Yahoo, and it’s easy to set up from the Hostinger dashboard.

You can even connect it to Gmail or Outlook, so you only check one inbox.

 

Step 7: Add Essential Plugins

If you’re using WordPress, install these free plugins to improve performance and security:

• Rank Math SEO – Helps you get found on Google
• WPForms – Drag-and-drop contact form builder
• LiteSpeed Cache – Speeds up your site
• Wordfence Security – Protects your site from hackers
• UpdraftPlus – Backs up your site automatically

Install only what you need. Too many plugins can slow things down.

 

Step 8: Connect Google Tools

To track how your site is doing, set up:

• Google Analytics – See who’s visiting and what they’re doing
• Google Search Console – Track search rankings and fix site issues
• Google Tag Manager (optional) – Manage all your tracking scripts in one place

These tools are free and take less than an hour to connect using Hostinger’s tutorials.

 

Step 9: Test and Launch

Before going live, double-check:

• Your site looks good on desktop and mobile
• Every button and link works
• Forms are sent to your inbox
• The loading speed is under 3 seconds (use GTmetrix or PageSpeed Insights)

Once everything checks out, hit publish and start sharing your site.

 

Step 10: Keep It Updated

After launch, keep your site secure and running smoothly by:

• Updating WordPress and plugins regularly
• Backing up your site at least once a week
• Reviewing analytics monthly to see what’s working
• Adding new content (like blog posts or testimonials) to stay fresh

If you plan to grow your traffic, consider setting up a blog or lead magnet and using email tools like Kit to capture leads.

 

Final Thoughts

Starting your website doesn’t have to be complicated. With Hostinger, you can go from zero to launch in a day without coding, design experience, or a big budget.

This checklist is all you need:

1. Choose your plan
2. Register your domain
3. Install WordPress
4. Customize your theme
5. Build 4 core pages
6. Set up business email
7. Install essential plugins
8. Connect Google tools
9. Test and launch
10. Maintain and grow