Website Builder - How to Choose a Website Template

When you get started with the HostGator Website Builder, you will need to select a template for your new website. This article will walk you through selecting and applying a template in your Website Builder. Make sure to take the time to select the right template! Trust us; it will save you time down the road.

1. Log in to your Customer Portal.
2. Click Websites on the left-hand menu.
3. Locate your Website Builder site and click its Settings button.

   

4. Click the SiteBuilder Login button in the upper-right pane.

   

5. The Website Builder will open in a new tab.

   

6. Click the menu at the top left-hand corner and select Reset Template.
   Warning: All your website content will disappear after you click Reset Template.

   

7. As you review the templates, click on the Preview button to open the template in a new tab.
   Tip: Click and review ALL of the template pages in the preview. You'll find that the various pages include other layouts and elements that are available with that specific template.
8. Once you have narrowed down your template selection, click the Select button to apply the template to your Website Builder.
   Warning: When you click the select button, you will be taken immediately to the editor without further confirmation.
9. The Website Builder Editor will automatically load with the template and offer the Getting Started Tour.
10. Don't forget to click Save and/or Publish in the upper right-hand menu when you are done creating or making changes on the website.