If you've purchased a domain name through Rocketspark, you can start a free 30-day website trial directly from your Dashboard — no separate signup needed. This guide walks you through picking a template, setting up your content with Flint (our AI writing assistant), and getting your new site ready to edit.
Start a free website trial from your domain name Dashboard
Your Rocketspark Dashboard is where you manage your domain names and website in one place. If you have a domain but no website yet, you'll see a prompt to start building for free.
Step 1 — Log in to your Rocketspark Dashboard
Go to rocketspark.com and log in to your account. You'll land on the Dashboard home page, where you'll see your domain names listed under "Your domain names".
Step 2 — Click "Start building for free"
Scroll down on the Dashboard home page until you see the "Launch your dream site" section. Click the Start building for free button.
Step 3 — Pick a starting template
You'll be taken to the template picker page. Browse the available designs — you can filter by industry to find something that suits your business. All templates are fully customisable, so don't worry about finding a perfect match right now.
Click on a template to select it and continue.
Step 4 — Complete the Flint survey
After choosing a template, Flint (Rocketspark's AI writing assistant) will ask you a few questions about your business. This helps Flint write content that sounds like you — your tone, your services, your brand.
Work through each question and click Next to progress. The survey only takes a few minutes and the more detail you give, the better your starting content will be.
💡 Want to get the most out of Flint? See our guide: Flint Writer — Your AI writing assistant
Step 5 — Your website is created
Once you've completed the Flint survey, Rocketspark will build your website automatically using your chosen template and Flint's generated content. You'll be taken to your full website Dashboard, where you can start editing and customising.
What's next — editing and customising your site
Your trial site is created and ready to go. From your Dashboard you can:
- Edit your website — click Edit website in the top right corner to open the editor and change content, images, colours, and layout
- Manage your pages — add, remove, or reorder pages under Manage pages in the left menu
- Check your SEO — the Dashboard shows an SEO score for each page so you know where to focus
- Set up professional email — connect a Google Workspace email to your domain from the Dashboard
Tips and things to watch out for
- Your trial runs for 30 days — you'll see the days remaining in a banner at the top of your Dashboard. You'll need to upgrade to a paid plan before the trial ends to keep your site live.
- The template is just a starting point. Every colour, font, image, and section can be changed in the editor.
- If you have more than one domain in your account, your new website trial will be associated with your account. You can connect it to the right domain before you go live.
- Take your time with the Flint survey — the more detail you provide, the less editing you'll need to do afterwards.
Frequently asked questions
Can I change my template after I've started the trial? Yes. You can switch your design at any time by clicking Change design in the top left corner of your Dashboard. Your content is carried across — you won't lose what Flint wrote for you.
Does my domain automatically connect to my trial website? Your domain and website are both managed through your Rocketspark account. You can connect your domain to your website and take it live when you're ready to upgrade to a paid plan.
What happens when the 30-day trial ends? Your site will go offline if you haven't upgraded. Your content is saved, so you won't lose any of your work. You can upgrade at any time from your Dashboard under Billing.
Can I edit the content Flint wrote for me? Absolutely. Everything Flint generates is a starting point. Open the editor and click on any text, image, or section to make changes.
I don't like any of the templates — what should I do? Try filtering by industry to find templates relevant to your business. Remember that colours, fonts, images, and layout are all fully customisable once you're in the editor, so focus on finding a structure you like rather than an exact look.
What plan does the free trial give me access to? Your 30-day free trial gives you access to Rocketspark's website builder so you can build and preview your site. Upgrade to a paid plan to take your site live and unlock additional features.
Need more help?
Flick us a message at support@rocketspark.com or call us on 0800 762 538 (9am–4pm, Mon–Fri). We're happy to help.
Related help guides
- Flint Writer — Your AI writing assistant — get more out of the Flint survey and learn how to use Flint to rewrite content in the editor
- How do I edit my website? — getting started in the Rocketspark editor
- How do I take my website live? — connecting your domain and publishing your site
- How do I manage my pages? — adding, removing, and reordering pages