So, you’ve got an idea. Maybe you want to start a blog, sell your handmade crochet creations, or create a simple site for your freelance services. Whatever your goal, you’re probably wondering: can I really build a website in a weekend?
Yes. You can.
If you’re new to WordPress, don’t worry. This post is designed for WordPress beginners who want to build a website quickly, without coding, and without going down the YouTube rabbit hole for hours. By Monday, you’ll have a live website you can share.
Step 1: Establish your site
Start by heading to wordpress.com and clicking Get Started. Follow the prompts to create your account.
You’ll be asked to choose a site name—this is what visitors will see at the top of your homepage. Make it clear and memorable. You can also add a tagline (e.g. “The cosiest handmade crochet in Singapore”) to give your site more personality.
By default, you’ll get a free URL like yourgroovysite.wordpress.com. But if you want to look professional, claim your own custom domain, like yourgroovydomain.com. WordPress includes a free domain for the first year when you sign up for a one-year or multi-year plan.
Step 2: Clarify your website purpose
Before diving into colours and buttons, clarify what you want to share with the world. Are you writing articles? Promoting your services? Selling something? All of the above?
Jot down your goal, sketch a rough homepage layout, and list the pages you need (e.g., Home, About, Blog, Contact). This will give structure to your build and help you avoid decision fatigue later.
Tip: If you don’t want to do this alone, talk it out with a friend. But remember—your website is yours. It doesn’t need to please everyone.
Step 3: Pick a theme that works for you
WordPress automatically assigns you a clean default theme when you sign up. This is fine for starting out, but you can customise it with your own logo, colours, and fonts later.
If you’re ready to invest in a more powerful design tool, I recommend Divi by Elegant Themes. It’s a drag-and-drop theme I use for client sites, and it gives you complete control over how your site looks.
⚠️ If you’re a beginner, avoid switching themes too often. It can break your layout or undo your hard work.
Step 4: Add content and start blogging
Now comes the exciting part. Go to your WordPress dashboard’s “Posts” section, click Add New, and start writing. Don’t worry about making it perfect—just start.
You can also build out static pages like About Me, Portfolio, or Services. These give visitors more insight into who you are and what you do.
Ensure your homepage tells visitors what your site is for—and links to your blog or products.
Step 5: Where to get help
Building your first website can feel a little overwhelming—but you’re not alone. WordPress has a fantastic beginner-friendly support page that walks you through everything from setup to publishing your first post. Check out their official guide here:
👉 wordpress.com/support/five-step-website-setup
Need help building your WordPress site?
If you’d rather skip the fiddly parts, I offer affordable WordPress setup services tailored for beginners and small businesses. Whether setting up your domain, picking a theme, or optimising for SEO—I’ll help you build a website that looks good and works well.
📩 Contact me at hello@writedesignproductions.com, and let’s launch your website this weekend.