Step 5: Get More from Your Hosting Account

Now that you have a hosting account, there are an abundance of choices for how to go about creating the website of your dreams.

> Create Your Site with a Site Building Software

One way to build a website is by using a site building program such as the drag and drop website builder we include by default with every account, which is available for free. A site building program attempts to simplify creating a website by hiding much of the underlying coding that is required to make a website.

Our servers are compatible with a variety of site building programs, some of which are offered for free. For a complete list of what is available, please refer to the following article:
Site Building Software

> Use a Content Management System Installation

Another popular method of building a website is by using a CMS, or Content Management System. This lets users create websites by means of installing a program onto the root document of a domain, allowing the editing to be done by an admin user. Our servers are compatible with a variety of Content Management Systems and blogging software, most of which can be installed using our one-click installer, QuickInstall. QuickInstall is available in the Software/Services section of cPanel For a comprehensive list of what is available, please refer to the following article:
Compatible CMS and Blogging Softwares

> Become an Affiliate

Once your website has been created, you can refer your friends and get paid for each referral. Check our home page for more details about how to become an affiliate and the ways you can benefit.