The guide for people who just need a website

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What's a website, really?

Think of it like owning a house. Three parts, each one simple.

The House

aka the code

Your pages, words and photos. You fill it with your stuff, in your style, and present it to the world.

The Address

aka the domain

How people find you online — like yourbusiness.com. Think of it like a mailing address.

The Lot

aka the hosting

The lot your house sits on. You rent the space so your site stays up. We provide it free for your first 30 days.

Free first month

Your first month on the lot is on us. No card needed, nothing to cancel. If you like your site, rent the lot for a year when we email you. Nothing renews on its own.

An AI agent?

Think of it as a helper you text with. You tell it what you need, it does the work.

No special words. No forms to fill out. Just talk to it like you'd text a friend.

How to, step by step

Eight stops. Plain and simple. Most people are done by supper.

  1. Make your account

    Head to The Idea Machine and sign up. It takes about two minutes — just your email and a password.

    ⏱ 2 minutes
    The sign-up form on The Idea Machine

  2. Look around

    If you need guidance, check "Services". If you want some examples, check "Gallery". If you prefer to just get started, go to "Projects" and start a conversation.

    ⏱ About 3 minutes
    The main dashboard of The Idea Machine showing Services, Gallery and Projects

  3. Work with your agent

    Once you begin your conversation with the agent you can have a site built in minutes. Like anything, the more information you put in, the better the result.

    ⏱ About 15 minutes
    A chat conversation with the AI agent on a phone screen

  4. Try it out

    Open your new site on your phone. Send the link to a few people you trust. See how it looks and feels.

    ⏱ 10 minutes
    A newly built website preview viewed on a phone

  5. Make one list of changes

    Write down everything you'd like changed. Put it all in one message — it's faster and easier for the agent.

    ⏱ 5 minutes
    A message to the agent listing requested changes on a phone screen

  6. Approve the changes

    The agent makes your updates. Take one more look, then give the thumbs up when you're happy.

    ⏱ 5 minutes
    The updated website ready for approval in The Idea Machine

  7. Grab your address

    If you love your site, get a proper web address — like yourbusiness.com. It points straight to your new site.

    ⏱ 5 minutes
    The domain registration screen on a phone

  8. Close the laptop. Go fishing.

    You're done. We'll email you before your free month ends. Nothing renews on its own.

    ⏱ Done by supper

Copy a starting line

Tap any card to copy that line. Paste it straight into your chat with the agent.

"Hi, I'm a roofer in [your town] and I need a website."
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"Hi, I plan events in [your town] and I need a website."
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"Hi, I'm a graphic designer in [your town] and I need a website."
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"Hi, I'm a real estate agent in [your town] and I need a website."
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"Hi, I run a cleaning business in [your town] and I need a website."
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"Hi, I've got an idea for a business in [your town] and I need a website."
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What to have ready

Gather these before you start your chat. The more you have, the faster it goes.

  • What you offer Your services or products — whatever you sell or do
  • The area you serve The town, city or region you work in
  • Phone and email How customers can reach you
  • Your hours When you're open or available
  • A few photos of your work Even phone shots are fine — real photos build trust
  • Your logo If you have one — no worries if you don't

Get found

Having a website is step one. Here's how to make sure people actually find it.

Google Business Profile

Set up a free profile on Google. When someone searches for what you do in your town, you'll show up. It's free and takes about 15 minutes.

Set up your free profile

Ask for reviews

Happy customers are your best advertising. Ask them to leave a Google review. Even five reviews puts you ahead of most competitors.

How to get a review link or QR code

Put your address everywhere

Turn your web address into a QR code and put it on your cards, truck and invoices — Google Business Profile can make one for your review link too.

Share on Facebook and Instagram

Post your link when you share your work. "Here's our website if you want to see more" goes a long way.

Keep it fresh

A website that never changes gets ignored. Here's all you need to do.

Add new photos

Every few months, drop in some fresh shots of your work. Customers want to see what you've been up to.

Seasonal updates

Running a summer special? Taking on extra Christmas bookings? A quick update keeps things current and relevant.

Renew your lot each year

We'll email you before your hosting is due. One click and you're sorted for another year. Nothing renews on its own.

Quick answers

Do I need a card for the free month?
No. Your first month on the lot is on us — no card needed, nothing to cancel.
What if I don't like it?
Ask for changes. That's what the agent is there for. You'll go back and forth until you're happy.
Can I do it all on my phone?
Yes. The whole thing — from chatting with the agent to reviewing your site — works fine on a phone.
Who owns my address?
It's registered for you and points to your site. If you ever want it in your own name, just ask and we'll help you move it.

Ready to give it a go?

Go to The Idea Machine