Review: Bluehost Website Builder - A Mixed Experience in WordPress Integration

Get ready to dive into the world of Blu host's unique website builder, which seamlessly integrates with WordPress and offers a range of features, but also presents some mixed feelings and limitations.

  • 1. Welcome to the review of Bluehost website builder.
  • 2. Bluehost control panel is clean and beginner-friendly.
  • 3. It offers C Panel access for those who need it.
  • 4. Bluehost does not have a separate Builder; instead, it offers a WordPress integrated tool.
  • 5. The WordPress integrated tool works well within the WordPress ecosystem.
  • 6. It can help create more dynamic and visually appealing websites in WordPress.
  • 7. However, people looking for a website builder may prefer something simpler than WordPress.
  • 8. There are free WordPress plugins like Elementor that can act as website builders.
  • 9. The value of Bluehost's offering feels a little conflicted.
  • 10. For the AI-generated design feature, it is recommended to go straight for the AI option.
  • 11. The quality of AI designs is okay, not bad, but there is room for improvement.
  • 12. There are occasional mess-ups with the AI-generated designs.
  • 13. Bluehost's upselling in the WordPress admin dashboard is not a good design choice.
  • 14. There is no direct way to jump into the Builder; you have to navigate to a page or post and work on them individually.
  • 15. The selection of elements and sections is pretty great, with basic tools alongside more advanced options like integration with Amazon or SoundCloud player.
  • 16. Bluehost is a good website builder but not a great one.
  • 17. It feels a bit all over the place and sometimes doesn't work as intended.
  • 18. If looking for a truly Easy Web building experience, other best website builder videos are recommended.
  • 19. However, if set on having a WordPress website builder combo, Bluehost could be worth considering.
  • 20. Bluehost is a cheap website builder compared to Wix or Squarespace single site plans.
  • 21. The renewal pricing increase is a bit steeper currently sitting at $1.99 per month for the very first shared hosting plan.
  • 22. Bluehost offers a 30-day money-back guarantee, giving you a risk-free way to explore the platform.
  • 23. Both features and e-commerce rely heavily on WordPress.
  • 24. Without plugins, there's a clear line where the AI-generated functionality stops, leaving you with standard WordPress.

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❓ What do you think? What are your priorities when it comes to a website builder: ease of use, affordability, features, or something else entirely? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments!