When you buy a Web60 plan, you have two choices during checkout: AI Website Builder or Empty WordPress. Both cost the same and include all the same dashboard features. The difference is simply how your site starts out.
This guide explains what each option gives you, so you can pick the one that suits you best.
Option 1: AI Website Builder
With the AI Website Builder selected, the Web60 Site Builder creates a fully designed website for you as part of the setup process. You answer a few questions about your business, and the builder puts together a professional-looking site with pages, images, and content already in place.
This option is best for:
- People who have never built a website before
- Business owners who want to get online quickly
- Anyone who prefers to start with a ready-made design and customise it
What you get:
- A complete starter website built around your business
- Pages, text, and images already in place
- The Web60 Site Builder installed and ready for you to make changes
- Everything set up so you can start editing straight away
Option 2: Empty WordPress
With Empty WordPress selected, your site starts as a clean WordPress installation with the default theme. There is no pre-built content — you have a blank canvas to work with from the start.
This option is best for:
- Developers or web designers who want full control
- People migrating an existing website to Web60
- Experienced WordPress users who have their own preferred themes and plugins
- Anyone who wants to build everything from scratch
What you get:
- A fresh WordPress installation with the default theme
- No pre-installed builder plugins or generated content
- Full freedom to install any WordPress theme and plugins you like
- The same dashboard, backups, and hosting as the AI builder option
What is included with both options
No matter which option you choose, your Web60 plan includes everything:
- Your Web60 dashboard for managing your site, domain, backups, and account
- Hosting in Ireland with fast load times for Irish visitors
- Daily automatic backups so your work is always protected
- A free SSL certificate for a secure site with the padlock icon
- Support from real people based in Ireland
The price is the same for both: €60 per year + VAT (€73.80 total).
Can I switch later?
Yes. You are not locked into your choice.
- If you chose the AI builder and want to go fully manual, you can change your theme and deactivate the builder at any time. Read more in our guide to switching from the AI builder to plain WordPress.
- If you chose Empty WordPress and decide you would like the AI builder, contact our support team and we can activate it for you.
Either way, your content, domain, backups, and billing all stay exactly the same.
Still not sure?
If you are on the fence, we recommend starting with the AI Website Builder. It gives you a head start with a working site in minutes, and you can always change things later. For a full walkthrough of the checkout process, see our guide to buying a Web60 plan.
Need help?
If you have any questions about which option to choose, visit our support page and we will be happy to help you decide.
Frequently asked questions
Can I switch later?
Yes. If you start with the AI builder, you can switch to a manually managed WordPress site at any time by changing your theme. If you start with Empty WordPress and want the AI builder added, just contact our support team.
Is the price different?
No. Both options cost exactly the same — €60 per year plus VAT (€73.80 total). There is no price difference between the AI builder and Empty WordPress.
What if I'm not sure which to pick?
If you are unsure, we recommend the AI builder. It gives you a ready-made site in minutes, and you can always change direction later. There is no penalty or extra cost for switching.
Last updated: 31 March 2026