A little while ago, I didn’t know how or where to start building a website. I had an idea, but turning it into a real website felt like a huge task. Today I’m building and updating Divelina myself, with a little help from AI.
This post shows exactly what I did, in the order I did it, so you can see what the process really looks like.
Quick summary
I built Divelina on WordPress. ChatGPT helped me shape the brand, Claude helped with the WordPress setup, and I learned the rest by doing it step by step. I’m still learning, and there is plenty left to improve.
What I used
- WordPress to build the website
- Namecheap $26.89 per year to keep it online
- ChatGPT for the brand name, colours and design ideas
- Claude for setting up and updating the WordPress site
- Plugins: Yoast SEO (search), Site Kit by Google (reports), Koko Analytics (visitor counts), Akismet (spam), and this list is more likely to add more Plugins
My steps, one by one
Step 1: Start with the idea and the name
Divelina started as an idea: a place where people can find honest reviews and make smarter choices. I worked out the name, the colours and the look I wanted before I touched WordPress.
Step 2: Choose a domain and hosting
I bought Namecheap firs moths was free, and then the yearly basic package was $26.89
Step 3: Set up WordPress and the design
I built the homepage, the categories and the review layout, then adjusted the colours, images and spacing until it felt like mine. Some changes took several tries, because a layout can look different once it’s on the page.
Step 4: Add the pages every website needs
I added About, Contact, a Privacy Policy and an Affiliate Disclosure page. Because Divelina is about trust, I wanted visitors to see who I am and how the site works from the start.
Step 5: Install a few helpful plugins
Yoast SEO helps with search engine optimisation. Site Kit connects my site to Google’s reports. Koko Analytics counts visitors, and Akismet filters spam. I’m still learning what each one can do.
Step 6: Connect Google Search Console
Search Console shows how my site appears in Google search, and it lets me submit my sitemap.
Step 7: Check the speed
When I tested my site, it was slower on mobile than I wanted. Large images were part of the reason, so I’m resizing them and working on caching. It’s a good reminder to check this early.
Step 8: Publish the first reviews
My first posts were Is ChatGPT Plus Worth It? and Is Claude Worth It? My Honest Review.
What I’d do differently
- Resize images before uploading them, so the site stays fast
- Write the About, Privacy and Disclosure pages earlier
- Ask more clearer questions to AI
Can AI really help you build a website?
Yes. AI can explain unfamiliar terms, suggest solutions, and guide you through tasks that might otherwise seem overwhelming.
For me, the real value isn’t getting an answer or having a tool do everything. It’s asking questions, trying the suggested steps, and gradually understanding why things work the way they do.
You still need to check the advice and make your own decisions, because not every suggestion will suit your website.
My advice if you’re starting from zero
Don’t worry if you don’t know anything about building a website yet. I didn’t either.
Start with your idea, take one step at a time, and ask questions whenever you get stuck. You won’t understand everything immediately, and that’s okay.
I’m still learning and updating Divelina, but now I can see my idea becoming something real, and that’s what keeps me going.
Last updated: 13.10.2026.