Why I Built This (And Why You Should Too)
For almost a month, I was running a comment strategy on Instagram — someone would comment on my reel, and I'd DM them a Google Doc link with all the information.
It worked. But it felt like jugaad.
A random Google Doc link in someone's DMs doesn't say "professional creator." It says "I figured this out five minutes ago."
So I fixed it. I built my own website. In under 10 minutes. For ₹99.
Here's exactly how I did it — step by step, so you can do it too.
What You Need (Before We Start)
Three tools. All free except the domain:
- GoDaddy — to buy your domain (₹99)
- Hashnode — to write and publish your blog (free)
- Superprofile — your link-in-bio that looks like a real website (free)
Step 1 — Buy Your Domain on GoDaddy
Go to godaddy.com and search for your name or brand name.
Tips for picking a good domain:
- Keep it short and easy to spell — no one should have to guess it
- Use your real name if possible (mine is ranjanishetty.in)
- Pick .in for an Indian audience, .com if you want to go global
- Avoid numbers, hyphens, and weird spellings
- If your name is taken, try adding your niche — like ranjaniai.in
Once you find a good one — add to cart and check out. I paid ₹99 for mine.
You now own your corner of the internet. That feels good, trust me.
Step 2 — Set Up Your Free Blog on Hashnode
Hashnode is where you write your blogs — tutorials, prompts, guides, tips. It looks clean, professional, and Google can find it. And it's completely free.
Go to hashnode.com and create a free account.
Setting up your blog:
- Add your profile photo and a short bio
- Give your blog a name (e.g. Ranjani Shetty | AI for Everyone)
- Write your first post — even a short intro post works
- Hit publish — your blog is now live on hashnode.dev/yourusername
Connecting your GoDaddy domain to Hashnode:
- Go to your Hashnode dashboard → Settings → Domain
- Type in your domain (e.g. ranjanishetty.in) and save
- Go to GoDaddy → My Products → DNS Settings for your domain
- Add a CNAME record: Name = www, Value = hashnode.network
- Save it. Wait 10–30 minutes for it to connect.
- Done — your blog now lives at your own domain!
It sounds technical but it's really just copy-paste. If I did it as a toddler mom with 3 hours a day, you can definitely do it.
Step 3 — Set Up Your Superprofile
Think of Superprofile as your link-in-bio — but one that looks like an actual website. Instead of sending people to a plain Instagram bio link, you send them somewhere that shows your blog, your offers, your WhatsApp, everything — in one place.
Go to superprofile.bio and create a free account.
What to add to your Superprofile:
- Your name, photo, and one-line bio
- Link to your Hashnode blog
- Your Instagram handle
- WhatsApp link for direct enquiries
- Any offers — free guides, prompt packs, cohort waitlist
- About section — who you are and who you help
Once it looks good — copy your Superprofile link and paste it in your Instagram bio.
Now your Instagram bio has one link. That one link takes people to your whole world.
Step 4 — Connect Everything
Here's how the whole thing flows:
- GoDaddy domain → points to your Hashnode blog
- Hashnode blog → linked inside Superprofile
- Superprofile → sits in your Instagram bio
- Instagram → sends followers to Superprofile → they find your blog, offers, WhatsApp
One link. Everything in one place. Looks like a real brand. Because it is.
What to Add to Make Your Website Even Better
Now that your website is live, here's what most beginners miss:
- A proper About page — Tell your story. Who you are, what you teach, why you started. People buy from people they trust.
- A free resource or lead magnet — A free prompt pack, checklist, or mini-guide. Give something away so people have a reason to come back.
- A contact or WhatsApp link — Make it easy for people to reach you. If they have to search, they won't bother.
- Consistent blog titles with keywords — Write titles like "How to use Claude for Instagram" not "My AI Journey." This is how Google finds you.
- A newsletter signup — Hashnode has a built-in newsletter. Turn it on. Even 50 subscribers is an asset.
- Screenshots and visuals inside blogs — Walls of text are boring. Add screen recordings and screenshots — make it visual.
- Internal links between blogs — Link one blog to another. Keeps readers on your site longer and helps SEO.
- A consistent posting schedule — One blog a week is enough. Consistency beats frequency every time.
You Don't Need a Developer. You Need 10 Minutes.
Let's recap:
- GoDaddy domain — ₹99
- Hashnode blog — ₹0
- Superprofile — ₹0
- Total — ₹99 and 10 minutes
I did this as a toddler mom with 3 hours a day. If I can do it — so can you.
Want more practical AI and creator tips like this?
Follow me on Instagram → @ranjanicshetty
Read more blogs → ranjanishetty.in
Ranjani Shetty is an AI educator with 10 years of ecommerce experience. She teaches creators, students, and working moms how to use AI tools practically — one reel at a time.
