How to Publish a Claude-Built Website to Your Own Domain

The landscape of web development has undergone a radical transformation. What once required months of coding expertise, design iteration, and technical deployment knowledge can now be accomplished in a single conversation with an AI assistant.

In this comprehensive guide, you will build, revise, and publish a fully functional, premium-quality website using Claude Code. By the end, you will have not just a live website but an AI assistant that can update it whenever you need, simply by asking.

Understanding Claude Code

Claude Code is Anthropic’s agentic coding tool, an AI that actively builds, modifies, and deploys entire projects. Unlike traditional code assistants, Claude Code:

• Handles complete workflows from scaffolding to deployment.
• Manages files, commands, and development tools autonomously.
• Runs parallel sessions with Git isolation to prevent conflicts.
• Provides a 1M-token context window for understanding large codebases.
• Includes integrated terminal, file editor, and preview browser.

The desktop application fundamentally shifts how we approach development: you provide direction, and Claude executes.

The Rise of “Vibe Coding”

This approach is part of a broader movement called “vibe coding“, building software through natural language conversations with AI. The ai-website-builder skill supports multiple AI assistants:

• OpenAI Codex CLI
• Google Gemini CLI (free tier available)
• Cursor and VS Code Copilot integration

What You’ll Need to Get Started

Prerequisites Checklist

Installation Steps

1. Set Up Claude Desktop

• Download from Anthropic’s website and subscribe to the Pro plan.
• The app has three main tabs: Chat, Cowork, and Code.

2. Install Node.js

• Visit nodejs.org, download the installer for your operating system, and run it.

3. (Optional) Configure Higsfield Integration

Higsfield connects to Claude via MCP (Model Context Protocol). Follow these steps:

1. Open Claude Desktop   Go to the Code tab
2. Click Customize   then Connectors
3. Add a custom connector   Name it "Higsfield"
4. Paste the custom server URL (provided by Higsfield)
5. Complete the one-time login

Once connected, Claude can generate and pull images, videos, and media directly through your conversations.

Step-by-Step Guide: Build and Deploy

1. Secure Your Web Hosting

Hosting makes your website accessible to anyone on the internet. Hostinger is recommended for its seamless Claude integration and beginner-friendly approach. For a deeper look at your hosting options, check out our comprehensive hosting comparison guide.

Why Hostinger

• Free custom domain with hosting plan purchase.
• Direct Claude Code integration via MCP connector.
• One-click deployment from your local environment.
• 119 tools available through the connector (DNS, SSL, email, VPS, domains).

Purchasing Your Plan

1. Navigate to the Hostinger offer page.
2. Choose Premium Plan (for simple websites) or Unlimited Plan (for advanced websites).
3. Select a billing period (12 months recommended; it matches the free domain term).
4. Apply the discount code (automatically applied via the link).
5. Complete account creation and payment.

Setting Up Your Domain

1. Access your Hostinger dashboard.
2. Navigate to Websites → Set Up.
3. Choose “Create a New Site” → select “Static Site” option.
4. Search for and claim your free domain (use webkeepy.com as your example).
5. Complete domain registration.

2. Configure Your Claude Code Project

Folder Structure

Desktop/
├── Claude Code/          # Master folder for all projects
│   └── webkeepy/         # Your specific website project
│       └── media/        # (Optional) Pre-existing images/videos

Opening the Project in Claude

1. Launch Claude Desktop and go to the Code tab.
2. Start a new session and click “Open Folder” at the bottom.
3. Select your project folder (e.g., webkeepy).

Connecting Hostinger to Claude

The connection uses MCP (Model Context Protocol). Use the following prompt:

"Go ahead and connect Hostinger to our Claude account."

Claude will install the Hostinger connector, request authorization via browser, confirm authentication, display your websites, and ask which domain to use. Select your domain (webkeepy.com).

3. Build Your Website

The Build Prompt contains fill-in-the-blank sections for your business information:

• Business name
• Tagline
• Location
• Services offered
• Aesthetic preferences
• Content requirements

Alternatively, use the microphone button to describe your business verbally.

What Claude Creates

• Responsive design (works on all devices).
• Semantic HTML and CSS styling matching your preferences.
• JavaScript functionality for interactive elements.
• Image generation (if Higsfield is configured).
• Local preview for review before deployment.

4. Making Revisions

Claude Code supports multiple revision methods:

• Natural Language Instructions – Describe changes conversationally.
• Screenshot Feedback – Paste screenshots and request specific modifications.
• Visual Section Selection – Use the arrow tool in the preview to select sections for targeted changes.
• Batch Changes – Group multiple changes together for efficiency.

Iterative Improvement Strategy

1. See what Claude creates initially.
2. Generate new ideas from the output.
3. Request refinements based on what works.
4. Build on successful elements.

Example revision cycle:

Initial build      Basic functional site
First revisions    Rounded corners, reordered sections, updated images
Second round       Replaced "how we work" with "meet the team"
Final polish       Fixed inconsistencies, enhanced transitions

5. Publishing Your Website

Auto-Deploy Setup

Once satisfied, set up auto-deployment with a prompt like:

"Deploy our website to our domain name. Confirm the URL. From now on, every time I approve changes, deploy them after approval."

This creates a workflow:

• You request changes.
• Claude implements them.
• You review and approve.
• Claude deploys automatically.
• You receive confirmation with the live URL.

How Deployment Works

1. Claude uses the Hostinger connector to upload files.
2. Hostinger processes the deployment.
3. Verification confirms live status.
4. Claude provides the official URL.

Understanding the Technology Behind the Magic

MCP (Model Context Protocol)

MCP is the bridge connecting Claude to external services. It enables:

• Live API calls between AI and applications.
• Tool discovery and usage through standardized interfaces.
• Secure authentication without sharing credentials in chat.
• Cross-platform compatibility across different AI assistants.

Hostinger’s MCP server provides 119 tools across hosting, DNS, SSL, email, VPS, domains, and WordPress administration.

Permission Models

Git Isolation and Sessions

Each session in Claude Code Desktop:

• Has independent chat history.
• Runs in its own project folder.
• Uses Git worktrees for isolation.
• Allows parallel sessions without conflicts.
• Can be renamed for easy identification.

Exploring Your Options: Alternative Hosting and Deployment

While Hostinger offers the most seamless integration, several alternatives exist.

Security Best Practices

Credential Management

Data Privacy

• Your credentials are only stored locally.
• Never shared with Anthropic, Hostinger, or third parties.
• Application passwords can be revoked at any time.

Session Security

• Each Claude session has independent credentials.
• Use dedicated sessions for different projects.
• Close or archive sessions when not in use.

Advanced Tips for Better Results

Conversation Structure

For best results:

1. Start broad: “Build a barber shop website.”
2. Add constraints: “Use green and gold colors.”
3. Provide examples: “Like this reference image.”
4. Iterate incrementally: “Make the buttons more rounded.”
5. Batch similar changes: “Fix all card styles at once.”

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Managing Sessions

• Rename sessions to identify projects (e.g., “webkeepy website”).
• Archive completed work to keep sidebar clean.
• Run parallel sessions for different projects.
• Session isolation prevents conflicts.

Extending Beyond Websites

Claude Code is not limited to web development. The same workflow works for:

• API development (build backends).
• Mobile apps (React Native).
• WordPress plugins (PHP/Python).
• Browser extensions (JavaScript/TypeScript).
• Custom scripts (Python automation).

Conclusion: The New Way to Build

This workflow represents a fundamental shift in how websites are created. The traditional cycle of design, code, test, deploy, update is compressed into a single conversation with an AI that understands your intent and executes it perfectly.

The Future of Web Development

This approach is not replacing developers; it enables anyone with a vision to bring it to life. Developers can now focus on strategic decisions, creative direction, complex problem-solving, and business logic, while the AI handles implementation details.

Next Steps

Your website is live, your AI assistant is waiting, and the possibilities are endless. Whether you need new pages added, content updated, design tweaks made, features added, or images replaced, simply open Claude, make your request, and approve the changes. Your assistant handles the rest.

Your website is now a living project that evolves with your business, all through conversation.